
| Period | Key events at Whithorn |
| Pre - 1300 | Christianity reaches Whithorn. Ninian is Bishop of Whithorn. |
| 1300 - 1599 | The future Edward II of England visits St Ninian's shrine at Whithorn Cathedral. |
| 1600 - 1899 | Whithorn's church is adapted for an Anglican style of worship. The Latinus Stone is discovered. |
| 1900 - Today | Queen Elizabeth tours the priory ruins. |