The Whithorn Team are based in the Machars Peninsula of Galloway. The Team includes several staff members from the Whithorn Trust, as well as a number of local people. We have wide-ranging interests that span the early prehistory and history of this region. Some of the Team are also involved in archaeological excavations, reconstructions, and educational activities through the Whithorn Trust (you can find out more about this work on the Whithorn Trust website).
The Machars region is famous for its early Christian carvings and its connections to St Ninian, but it also has many unusual (and some unique) prehistoric carvings. These are not well-known and rarely visited, apart from the rock art at Drumtroddan and Big Balcraig, which are cared for by Historic Environment Scotland. We are looking forward to finding out more about our local rock art and making it more accessible to people through our photographs and 3D models.
Looking ahead, we are interested in how else we could promote rock art through an exhibition, or events organised in association with the Whithorn Trust.
