Top 7 Things to do in Whithorn, Scotland

April 24, 2022 Renato Branum

Whithorn (Taigh Mhàrtainn in Gaelic) is a former royal burgh in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, about ten miles south of Wigtown. The town was the location of the first recorded Christian church in Scotland, Candida Casa : the 'White [or 'Shining'] House', built by Saint Ninian about 397.
Restaurants in Whithorn

1. Whithorn Visitor Centre and Museum

45-47 George Street, Whithorn DG8 8PE Scotland +44 1988 500508 http://www.whithorn.com/
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Whithorn Visitor Centre and Museum

Reviewed By redhammer69 - Dumfries, United Kingdom

Visiting the Roundhouse offered a fascinating glimpse back in time, Ruaraidh the guide was extremely enthusiastic, and obviously really interested in his subject. A well spent hour of anybodys time

2. Whithorn Priory

Whithorn Scotland http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/whithorn/whithornpriory/
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Whithorn Priory

Reviewed By 589Richard - Egremont, United Kingdom

We loved this peaceful place, so full of history. If you look carefully you can see the back gate leading to Glebe Field that has been provided with picnic benches.

3. St Ninian's Cave

Physgill, Whithorn Scotland +44 131 668 8600 https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/st-ninians-cave/
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4.5 based on 112 reviews

St Ninian's Cave

Reviewed By Lord_paul84 - Dumfries, United Kingdom

What a stunning and tranquil place! We took a cycle down through the forest (poor choice) and then spent a few hours on the shore, the caves then had our packed lunch at the top of a cliff where we watched the tide come in and spotted some seals! Truly peaceful place and can’t wait to return!

4. Rispain Camp

Whithorn Scotland https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/rispain-camp/
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Rispain Camp

5. Life's Little Ironies

118 George Street, Whithorn DG8 8QA Scotland +44 1988 500155 [email protected] http://lifeslittleironies.co.uk
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A small independent art & crafts gallery showing a wide range of paintings, prints, ceramics, textiles, glass, photography and jewellery. Items for sale from less than £5 to original paintings and scultptures.

6. Swallow Theatre

Mosspark Ravenstone Moss Park, Whithorn DG8 8DR Scotland +44 1988 850368 [email protected] http://www.swallowtheatre.co.uk
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

7. Creative Whithorn Arts & Crafts Association

George Street, Whithorn Scotland http://creativewhithorn.co.uk
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