Villages · North West England
Whithorn
Whithorn — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
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Place summary
Whithorn is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands, with a population of approximately 790 residents. It is notable for its historical significance and its role in early Christianity in Scotland. The village features a range of local amenities and scenic landscapes typical of the region. Visitors can explore the surrounding countryside, which is characterised by rolling hills and farmland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7323, -4.4156
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 8PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Population
- 790
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634042 (CC BY 4.0)
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St John's Church, St John's Street, Whithorn
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Court Hill, High Skeog
Vineyards · 0.9 km
Rispain Camp
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
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Vineyards · 1.6 km
Little Balsmith Standing Stone
Stone circles · 2.2 km
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Prestrie
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Glasserton Parish Church And Churchyard
Historic churches · 3.2 km
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Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Martin and St Ninian Catholic Church
St Martin and St Ninian Catholic Church — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Plaque to John Brent (George Dickie)
Plaque to John Brent (George Dickie) — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Whithorn Parish Church, Bruce Street, Whithorn
Whithorn Parish Church, Bruce Street, Whithorn — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St John's Church, St John's Street, Whithorn
St John's Church, St John's Street, Whithorn — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · North West England
Court Hill, High Skeog
Court Hill, High Skeog — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Rispain Camp
Rispain Camp — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Whithorn
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Burrowhead Holiday Village
Burrowhead Holiday Village — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Garlieston Lodge Caravan Site
Garlieston Lodge Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Garlieston Caravan Club Site
Garlieston Caravan Club Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Kings Green Caravan Park
Kings Green Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
DRUMROAMIN FARM CAMPING & CARAVAN SITE
DRUMROAMIN FARM CAMPING & CARAVAN SITE — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Auchenlarie Holiday Park
Auchenlarie Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Harbour Inn, 18, 19 South Crescent, Garlieston
The Harbour Inn, 18, 19 South Crescent, Garlieston in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
17 North Main Street, Wigtown
17 North Main Street, Wigtown in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan
The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whithorn?
- Whithorn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 8PB).
- What is Whithorn?
- Whithorn — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Whithorn?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 8PB.
- How do I get to Whithorn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 8PB. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.