Whithorn

The Royal Burgh of Whithorn has an important history which is immediately obvious from the medieval street layout. Even more significant is the hidden evidence of the early origins of a settlement on this site going back to the 5th century, Scotland’s first Christian community.

Enter the Whithorn Story Visitor Centre on the main street to discover archaeological evidence from the past.

The sea placed Whithorn at the centre of a cultural crossroads early in its history and its inhabitants have left clues to the way they lived, their art, their technlogy and their religious practices.

A mixture of objects, interpretation panels, models and figures bring the story of Whithorn through the ages to life.