Whithorn is a village in Dumfries and Galloway in southern Scotland, situated 18 miles south of Newton Stewart. Whithorn is well-known as the resting place of St Ninian, Scotland’s first saint who brought Christianity in 397, dying in Whithorn in 431. The village was designed in the Middle Ages with a market square and garden plots, the focus of the village is the picturesque harbour, Whithorn is a popular tourist destination with a hotel, an inn, shops and amenities and yacht club. Historically interesting features include the Isle of Whithorn Castle; an L-plan tower house dating from c1600 and the church dating from 1834. Attractions include St Ninian’s Cave on the coast with crosses carved on the walls associated to St.Ninian, the early crosses found are housed at the Whithorn Museum. The restored ruins of the 13th century St. Ninian’s Chapel sits by the harbour and the Whithorn Priory is built on the site of the 1st Christian church in Scotland, inside there is a museum with an interesting collection of early Christian stones. The historic Galloway House Gardens were created in 1740 with tranquil walks amongst the shrubs, rhododendrons, azaleas, snowdrops and daffodils. Activities include cycling with marked cycle-routes, fishing, bird-watching, walking and golfing at the 9-hole St Medan Golf course set on the historic coast below Monreith Bay.
Attraction
Whithorn Priory & Museum
Whithorn Trust (The)
Doctor
Holiday Park
Pub and Bar
School
Shops
Lido Cafe
G & C Galloway
Ravenstone
Pend Books
Antiques
Activities
West Drumrae Farm(Riding)
Places to Stay near Whithorn
Ellangowan Hotel (11.51 miles)
Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course (13.13 miles)
Set within its own grounds within 500 acres of Fleet Forest, the Cally Palace is a beautiful Georgian mansion built in 1796 which has its own 18 hole, par 71 6062 yard parkland golf course ... More | visit website
The Ship Inn (13.51 miles)
The Ship Inn has been a hostelry since 1794 when ships moored in the bay to bring in daily essentials.The present day Inn has been recently re-furbished to create a ... More
Bank Of Fleet Hotel (13.77 miles)
Murray Arms Hotel (13.84 miles)
The Crown Hotel (15.32 miles)
Bruce Hotel (15.43 miles)
The Bruce Hotel, situated in Newton Stewart in the heart of beautiful Galloway, is a quality 20 bedroom 3-star hotel that offers good service, good food and good prices. It prides itself on its warm ... More | visit website
Galloway Arms Hotel (15.72 miles)
The Galloway Arms Hotel began in 1750 with it's original builder and founder Alexander Stewart, Lord Garlies the 6th Earl of Galloway. Originally a Coaching Inn the hotel now boasts 18 modern bedrooms, two bars ... More | visit website
Creebridge House Hotel (15.82 miles)
The Creebridge House Hotel is a traditional Scottish country house hotel which preserves the peace and tranquility of rural life in elegant surroundings. Your hosts Stephen, Sarah & Rory Donnan and staff look forward to ... More | visit website
Gordon hotel (15.96 miles)
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