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Isle of Whithorn is one of the most southerly villages and seaports in Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, lying on the coast, north east of Burrow Head, about three miles from Whithorn. On a clear day you see the outline of the Isle of Man.
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| No longer a true island, John Ainslie's maps as late as 1782 and 1821 show the Isle as an island. The main street was originally a causeway, with the harbour located on what was then the true Isle. |
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| The painted houses in Isle of Whithorn reminds you of being on the west coast of Ireland, as they are very similar in style and colour. |
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| The only shop in Isle of Whithorn. Sells a bit of everything and is also where the Harbour Master can be contacted. |
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| The ruins of St. Ninian's Chapel. |
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| Memorial seat in memory of those who lost their lives in the sinking of the Solway Harvester |
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| Another view of the seat with the chapel in the background. |
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| Stein Head and the coast. |
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The long ruined 13th century St. Ninian's Chapel, previously a chapel linked to Whithorn Priory and a stopping off point for pilgrims landing on Isle Head and making their way to Whithorn.
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| The East window. |
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| An inlet near the chapel. |
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| Memorial for the men of the Solway Harvester. |
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| Isle of Whithorn village. |
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| The chapel and the village. (Thanks to our Roving Scotland Correspondent for all of the above images). |
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