The
exquisite gold Whithorn Reliquary on loan from the British Museum and
the magnificent Whithorn Crozier on loan from the National Museums
Scotland are not the only treasures at the Whithorn Trust Visitor Centre
this year.
The Festival of Museums on May 18th & 19th is
one of Scotland’s most innovative and exciting programmes designed to
ignite imaginations and celebrate Scotland’s wealth of culture. The
Whithorn Trust has arranged a packed weekend of activity at the
Visitor Centre to join in the festival.
Friday
night features stars and lights from 9 till late. There will be a talk
on the stars by Galloway Astronomy Centre, the chance to take part in a
bat watch and walk the labyrinth with lights twinkling underfoot. All
this in addition to the Treasures Touched by Kings exhibition!
On
Saturday during the day the Machars Archaeology Project enters its
closing phase and a chance for visitors to watch the local volunteers
excavate some more metre square test pits. Last time they were lucky
enough to find rare early pottery shards. The weekend will also see the
launch of the final report of all the hard work done by volunteers over
the winter. Sites right across the Machars have been surveyed and the
report will record this impressive research carried out under the
watchful eyes of AOC Archaeology.
On
Saturday evening at 7.30 there is a murder at the Priory! This light
hearted who dunnit features a local cast and traces a night of mishaps
and misfortunes for a group visiting the area for a series of
talks. How good a detective are you? Can you spot the clues? Why not
join us for the close of this special weekend of events celebrating
Whithorn, its history and its museum.
Tickets are avalable at the Visitor Centre and for information ring 01988 500508 or email enquiries@whithorn.com .
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