Location: Whithorn
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Top 7 Things to do in Whithorn, Scotland
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
5. Life's Little Ironies
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
7. Creative Whithorn Arts & Crafts Association
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
