Current News

09
Jan
2025

The Whithorn Trust is seeking new Trustees after the much-regretted retirement of two of our most devoted charity directors.  Application is by submission of a form, CV and final interview for short-listed candidates, with a panel of Trustees and independent monitor.  For a full application pack, please e mail enquiries@whithorn.com

19
May
2024

We’re hosting the Galloway Longfhada Vikings’ encampment again for a weekend of archaeology and skirmishes! Saturday and Sunday 25th and 26th May 11am to 4pm. Boat-themed displays both days and built heritage cinema on Sunday

04
Feb
2024

The Trust will be opening on 31st March 2024 until 31st October 2024. Hours will be 11am to 4pm, until further notice. Roundhouse tours are at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm – access to the roundhouse  is by tour guide only. The special loan item, courtesy of National Museums Scotland, will be the Whithorn Crozier.

20
Aug
2023

We are delighted to welcome back Dr. Adrian Maldonado, lead researcher for Cold Case Whithorn and Galloway Hoard researcher with NMS, and Dr. Shirley Curtis-Summers, University of Bradford, who will explain the most recent results in their investigations into Whithorn’s collection and human remains assemblage. This will take place at Wigtown Book Festival on 1st […]

23
Mar
2022

The Whithorn Trust looks after one of the largest archives of mediaeval human remains in Scotland. Now scientists are able to create exact portraits of people long gone – even finding out hair and eye colour from ancient DNA. This new exhibition, which kicks off the Whithorn Trust’s Year of Stories programme, focuses on recent […]

11
Jan
2022

PAID WORK PLACEMENT The Dumfries & Galloway Local Employability Partnership have created a number of paid work placements open to adults over 25 who have been unemployed for 12 months or more. There is a variety of opportunities across community organisations and D&G Council departments all designed to support clients to build skills, experience and […]