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Whithorn Museum

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Site of the first Christian church in Scotland, founded by St Ninian in the 5th-century. Visitor's Centre and museum gives a history of the priory. Notable collection of early Christian crosses. The Latinus Stone, the earliest Christian memorial in Scotland, 450AD, is here.
Whithorn Priory, 45-47 George Street, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG8 8NS

About Whithorn Museum
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: off A746
Website: Whithorn Museum
Email: enquiries@whithorn.com
Phone: 01988 500 508
Fax: 01988 500 508
Historic Scotland
Location map
OS NX445403
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Nearest Attractions Whithorn Priory - 0.1 miles (Abbey) Drumtroddan Cup and Ring Marked Rocks and Standing Stones - 5.9 miles (Prehistoric) Carsluith Castle - 9.1 miles (Castle) Torhouse Stone Circle - 10.8 miles (Prehistoric) Cardoness Castle - 11.6 miles (Castle) Broughton House - 16 miles (Historic House) MacLellan’s Castle - 16.1 miles (Castle) Dundrennan Abbey - 19.3 miles (Abbey)

Nearest Towns and Villages St Bees - 35.8 miles away Cockermouth - 42.8 miles away Gosforth - 44.5 miles away Ravenglass - 48.8 miles away Bowness - 50.1 miles away Keswick - 52.2 miles away Watendlath - 53.5 miles away Caldbeck - 54.2 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Bysbie View - 2.7 miles from Whithorn Museum Isle of Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £150

Mochrum Park Lodge - 11.9 miles from Whithorn Museum Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £230

Smithy Cottage - 11.9 miles from Whithorn Museum Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £230

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Nearest Hotels

Bank Of Fleet Hotel - 13.8 miles from Whithorn Museum Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway Stay from: £240.00

The Ship Inn - 13.9 miles from Whithorn Museum Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway Stay from: £70.00

Murray Arms Hotel - 13.9 miles from Whithorn Museum Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway Stay from: £111.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The thistle inn - 26.7 miles from Whithorn Museum Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway From: £40.00

Arrandale Hotel & Apartments - 39.7 miles from Whithorn Museum Douglas, Isle of Man From: £45.00

The Savoy Hotel - 40.4 miles from Whithorn Museum Douglas, Isle of Man From: £25.00

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Gatehouse of Fleet
Tourist Information Centre
Mill on the Fleet
High Street
Gatehouse of Fleet
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG7 2HS
Tel: 01557 814 099
Email: millonthefleet@btopenworld.com
Web: http://www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk
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