Isle of Whithorn
Posted in Seaside Scenes, Trips, War Memorials at 12:00 on 27 October 2019
Isle of Whithorn is not to be confused with Whithorn. It is about three miles further south and is one of the most southerly villages in Scotland. The locals refer to it simply as, “the Isle.” It is said to be the place at which St Ninian first made landfall in Scotland.
Harbour. This is where the Drummullin Burn enters the Solway Firth:-
A chapel dedicated to St Ninian was erected here in the 13th century. Its ruins lie very close to the sea.
The village has a War Memorial to the right of the road entering it. A Celtic Cross on a square plinth. Great War names here:-
Dedications, ‘In honour of the men from the village and district who fell in the Great War 1914-1918. “Lest We Forget.” 1939-1945,’ and World War 2 names:-
Edited to add: I meant to say above that the Isle was where part of the cult horror film The Wicker Man was filmed.
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