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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 […]

23
Mar
2022

New Exhibition opening April 1st : Face to Face with Whithorn’s Bishops 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 […]

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 […]