Whithorn ReBuild

Whithorn ReBuild Whithorn ReBuild is a skills training initiative for young people, learning rare construction skills

Harley is using his newly earned excavator licence, supported by The Holywood Trust, to dig out and clear rubble.
27/08/2026

Harley is using his newly earned excavator licence, supported by The Holywood Trust, to dig out and clear rubble.

Start of term recap of timber-framing skills with Douglas-Ewart High School. Full-scale construction to begin soon!
25/08/2026

Start of term recap of timber-framing skills with Douglas-Ewart High School. Full-scale construction to begin soon!

Patrick from Eyemouth Marine dropped in by boat to discuss boatbuilding skills training and our Skills Passport - great ...
21/08/2026

Patrick from Eyemouth Marine dropped in by boat to discuss boatbuilding skills training and our Skills Passport - great meeting venue!

Visit The Holywood Trust "In our Region" exhibition at The Whithorn Trust cafe, featuring Adam and other talented young ...
20/08/2026

Visit The Holywood Trust "In our Region" exhibition at The Whithorn Trust cafe, featuring Adam and other talented young people who grew up here. Did you know that individual young people can apply for funds to the Trust for costs which help them further their talents and career? Some of our trainees have already received these funds to support driving lessons and excavator qualifications. You can pick up a leaflet in the cafe!

Gail's Monday volunteers are completely on board with this project! Ribs that have rotted are being replaced with painst...
17/08/2026

Gail's Monday volunteers are completely on board with this project! Ribs that have rotted are being replaced with painstaking care.

'The Holywood Trust exhibition In Our Region will be on display at The Whithorn Trust from 20th August, featuring Adam ...
13/08/2026

'The Holywood Trust exhibition In Our Region will be on display at The Whithorn Trust from 20th August, featuring Adam Molyneux and his experiences working at Whithorn reBuild.

This oak wasn't for splitting! It took a lot of wedges, levers and determination to persuade the timber to divide in two...
12/08/2026

This oak wasn't for splitting! It took a lot of wedges, levers and determination to persuade the timber to divide in two.

We took the opportunity offered by some wind-blown oak from last winter's storms to re-stock our mediaeval wood yard. Os...
08/08/2026

We took the opportunity offered by some wind-blown oak from last winter's storms to re-stock our mediaeval wood yard. Oscar and Glen have been busy authentically hand-producing the beams for our early mediaeval carpenter's workshop. Our thanks to Shennanton Sawmill and everyone who helped moving these "sticks".

The Scottish Civic Trust Climate award is for all those who've worked on the sustainable build at 9 High Street.
06/08/2026

The Scottish Civic Trust Climate award is for all those who've worked on the sustainable build at 9 High Street.

Trustees Elizabeth and Richard receive the Scottish Civic Trust Climate Award, featured in the Stranraer and Wigtownshire Free Press today.

06/08/2026

We made a connection with the Breton re-enactors and hope they can return to help with early mediaeval woodworking!

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4 Bruce Street
Whithorn
DG88PY

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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