Whithorn

Whithorn is located 10 miles south of Wigtown in South West Scotland. The main street in Whithorn.

Looking in the other direction.

Gateway to Whithorn Priory. It leads to the ruins of a medieval cathedral (priory), much of which has disappeared apart from the nave and vaults at the eastern end which once contained the shrine of St, Ninian, one of Scotland's major medieval pilgrimage destinations. 

The arms of the King Of Scots above the late medieval gateway. 

Another carving by the gate.

Memorials in the Priory.

A Norman doorway.

One of the remaining Priory walls.

A really old plaque, dated 1730. 

An ancient cross in the Museum which houses many 'finds' from the Priory site. It has a collection of medieval stones and includes the earliest Christian memorial, a 5th Century inscribed 'Latinus Stone.' 

Another view inside the Museum.

Intricate carvings on this stone cross.

(Thanks to our Roving Scotland Correspondent for all of the above images).