Whithorn ReBuild

16/10/2026

First parents' woodworking class this week, getting to grips with green woodworking with Kingdom Of Craft. Free classes for parents take place every Thursday, with a morning and afternoon session. You can e mail us to sign up [email protected]

15/10/2026

Double glazed sash and case windows going in today. Both windows and lead weights were hand-made by the team, with Shaun's careful guidance, navigating the narrow window openings. This may be the first time number 9 has had windows this century! ARPL Architects

09/10/2026

Stone, lead and wood : all three materials being moulded into shape today, as carved sandstone, the finalised curving handrail and lead sash weights are all created by members of the team.

06/10/2026

Progressing towards assembly of the early medieval workshop on the refurbished concrete plinth c.198o's, Douglas-Ewart High School pupils were using axes and adzes to create timber gutters.

05/10/2026

Monday Makers : Oscar and Glen are cutting joints for the early mediaeval workshop; Adam was shaping his oar to a template, with Gail, and Jayden and Harley cast lead weights for the sash an case windows, to suit a narrow box profile.

01/10/2026

Glen and Oscar have begun cutting and shaping lap joints in the oak beams they have hewn for the base of the early mediaeval workshop. Did you know that hewing which is widely and skilfully practised by our team and by school pupils who come to learn is on the Red List of Endangered Crafts from the Heritage Crafts Association? Read on for details : https://heritagecrafts.org.uk/craft/hewing/

30/09/2026

Starting 15th October, we have special FREE sessions - morning and afternoon - on a Thursday for parents who'd like to try a new skill or build confidence in using tools and producing your own finished artefacts. Email us at [email protected] for more information or to join up.

29/09/2026

Splitting planks mediaeval-style and getting beams ready for workshop assembly with Douglas-Ewart High School Youth Work D&G

29/09/2026

Adam and Mihai are judging their oars by eye - which is a key part of traditional boatbuilding.

24/09/2026

A new appraisal of the Conservation Area and Whithorn's important traditional buildings - open for public comment!

What Makes Whithorn Special?

From its rich archaeological heritage to its historic buildings and streetscapes, Whithorn has a unique character that tells the story of the area's past.

The draft Whithorn Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan identifies the features that make the town distinctive and sets out guidelines to help preserve and enhance them for future generations.

We'd like to know whether we've got it right. Share your views and help shape the future of Whithorn's conservation area:

🔗 https://orlo.uk/o6v6n