Cross no. 7 at Whithorn Priory Museum. This cross dates to the tenth century and is typical of the Whithorn School. It served as the headstone of a grave.
LEARNING
WHITHORN PRIORY

Understanding Scotland's Cradle of Christianity.


Whithorn is one of Scotland’s most ancient tourist destinations. Famous as Scotland’s ‘cradle of Christianity’, the site of the priory and the museum of carved stones today illuminate our understanding of these early times.

A visit to Whithorn sites will help pupils to imagine what life was like for those who inhabited and visited Whithorn from its earliest Christian days.
Visits

Book an educational visit to Whithorn and other Historic Scotland sites



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Aerial view of Whithorn
Resources

Our educational resources provide background information for teachers visiting Whithorn sites.

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Publication
Museum

Whithorn Priory Museum houses a collection of stones dating from the tenth and eleventh centuries.

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Ancient stones at Whithorn Priory Museum