Whithorn
Place in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 54.734, -4.415 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 44 40 |
| Population: | 790 |
| Dialling code: | 01988 (Wigtown) |
Whithorn is a small coastal town on the Machars peninsula in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, sitting close to Luce Bay. It has a long history as one of Scotland’s earliest Christian centres, traditionally associated with St Ninian, and the remains of Whithorn Priory together with finds in the Whithorn Museum make it important for early medieval archaeology; nearby sites such as the Isle of Whithorn and St Ninian's Cave add coastal interest for visitors.
The local economy is largely based on agriculture, fishing and tourism, with a small, close-knit community and amenities to support walkers, history enthusiasts and pilgrims. It’s a quiet place outside the main season but lively enough in summer, offering coastal walks, ancient ruins and a strong sense of local identity.
Postcode districts covering Whithorn
Neighbouring places
- Wigtown Place 9.3 miles15 km
Example postcodes in Whithorn
DG8 8QA, DG8 8PB, DG8 8NS, DG8 8NU, DG8 8PZ, DG8 8PQ, DG8 8PJ, DG8 8QE, DG8 8QN … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 54 miles86.9 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 58.8 miles94.6 km
Hotels near Whithorn Ad
- The Steam Packet Inn 2 3.2 miles5.2 km
Schools in Whithorn
- Whithorn School Primary
Local points of interest
- Physgill House Estate 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Galloway House Estate 3 miles4.8 km
- Barnbarroch Estate 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Kirkdale House Estate 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Cardoness Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Earlston House Estate 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Cally Park Estate 13 miles21 km
- Rusko Estate 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Merton Hall Estate 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Castramont Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Bargaly Estate 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Penninghame House Estate 17.9 miles28.8 km