Whithorn Priory
Whithorn Priory is a monastery in Dumfries and Galloway. You will find it 25 km south of Newton Stewart. It is a scheduled monument.
Abbey or priory near Newton Stewart
A trip from Newton Stewart
Whithorn Priory is 25 km south of Newton Stewart. Towns near it ↓
Cared for by Historic Environment Scotland
One of the places Historic Environment Scotland looks after; members usually get in free. About ↓
Scheduled monument
On the official list of protected heritage; Newton Stewart has 87 listed buildings in all, on its History page. About ↓
Written from OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NRS’s localities and Met Office 1991–2020 averages.
When to go
Afternoons in Newton Stewart reach 18–19°C from June to August.
Whithorn Priory
Upkeep is seen to by Historic Environment Scotland. Its story is told in 6 languages on Wikipedia. Add Sorbie Tower, 6.7 km away, to a visit; it leads 3 places within 15 km.
- Type
- Abbey or priory
- Run by
- Historic Environment Scotland
- Listed
- Scheduled monument
- Wikipedias
- Covered in 6 languages
- Town
- 25 km south of Newton Stewart
The area around Whithorn Priory
Orange: Whithorn Priory.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · Numbers: the places near it, as listed below. · NRS locality 2022
Towns close to Whithorn Priory
These are the towns that list it, beginning with its own.
Newton Stewart
Kirkcudbright
Compare the 2 towns
| Town | Where Whithorn Priory is | People | Places to visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Stewart | 25 km north of it | 3,937 | 1 |
| Kirkcudbright | 26 km northeast of it | 3,219 | 6 |
Also within reach
Also close at hand are 3 castles, among 3 within 15 km.
Within 15 km, close and well known first. Numbers match the map.
What people ask about Whithorn Priory
Where is Whithorn Priory?
Whithorn Priory is 25 km south of Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway.
What is Whithorn Priory?
Monastery in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
Who runs Whithorn Priory?
Historic Environment Scotland, so members usually get in free; check opening times before you go.
When is the best time to visit Whithorn Priory?
June to August are the warmest months in Newton Stewart, with afternoon highs of 18–19°C (Met Office 1991–2020 averages).
Is Whithorn Priory a listed building?
Yes: scheduled monument.
What else is there to see near Whithorn Priory?
Within 15 km: Sorbie Tower (6.7 km), Carsluith Castle (15 km) and Barholm Castle (15 km).
Places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence) and Wikidata (CC0), placed in the NRS 2022 locality (Open Government Licence v3.0). Visitor counts are the latest Wikidata gives, with their year.
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