Old Photograph Saint Ninian's Chapel Isle Of Whithorn Scotland

Old photograph of Saint Ninian's Chapel, Isle of Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The chapel was repaired and partly rebuilt in 1898 by the Marquess of Bute, its main features being preserved. The building was probably erected to replace a 12th or early 13th century chapel, whose foundations were found during excavations and consisted of a nave with a square chancel. The chapel stood within a contemporary enclosure wall, part of which is still standing. Saint Ninian is chiefly remembered at Whithorn, however many places in Scotland are associated with his name, such as Saint Ninian's Isle in the River Garnock near Kilwinning. He converted the Southern Picts and therefore journeyed through many areas in southern Scotland.



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