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Whithorn Priory

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Site of the first Christian church in Scotland, founded by St Ninian in the 5th century. It became the cathedral church of Galloway. Romanesque doorway, ruins. Visitor's Centre and museum with collection of early Christian stones. Archaeological excavation - Whithorn Dig - open to visitors.
Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

About Whithorn Priory
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: on A746
Phone: 01988 500 700
Historic Scotland
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OS NX444402
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Nearest Attractions Whithorn Museum - 0.1 miles (Museum) Drumtroddan Cup and Ring Marked Rocks and Standing Stones - 5.8 miles (Prehistoric) Carsluith Castle - 9.2 miles (Castle) Torhouse Stone Circle - 10.8 miles (Prehistoric) Cardoness Castle - 11.7 miles (Castle) Broughton House - 16.2 miles (Historic House) MacLellan’s Castle - 16.2 miles (Castle) Dundrennan Abbey - 19.4 miles (Abbey)

Nearest Towns and Villages St Bees - 35.9 miles away Cockermouth - 42.9 miles away Gosforth - 44.5 miles away Ravenglass - 48.9 miles away Bowness - 50.2 miles away Keswick - 52.3 miles away Watendlath - 53.5 miles away Caldbeck - 54.3 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Whithorn Priory

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

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

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

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

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Nearest Hotels

Bank Of Fleet Hotel - 14 miles from Whithorn Priory Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway Stay from: £240.00

The Ship Inn - 14 miles from Whithorn Priory Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway Stay from: £70.00

Murray Arms Hotel - 14 miles from Whithorn Priory Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway Stay from: £111.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The thistle inn - 26.6 miles from Whithorn Priory Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway From: £40.00

Arrandale Hotel & Apartments - 39.6 miles from Whithorn Priory Douglas, Isle of Man From: £45.00

The Savoy Hotel - 40.3 miles from Whithorn Priory Douglas, Isle of Man From: £25.00

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Gatehouse of Fleet
Tourist Information Centre
Mill on the Fleet
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Gatehouse of Fleet
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG7 2HS
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