Machars Collection

St. Machars Cathedral. Aberdeen, Scotland. The original church was founded in 570, but the present building dates from 1366 and was completed in 1532. Date: 14th - 16th century

MacWilliam brotheres shop in the Isle of Whithorn
MacWilliam brothers shop on the Isle of Whithorn, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland. The crooked wooden building has now been demolished Date: 1994

Portrait of local character, Jake, Garlieston, SW Scotland
Portrait of local character, Jake, in Garlieston, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland. He leans on a crook with sheeps horn handle and laughs Date: 2001

Fisherman unloads buckies whelks at Port William, Galloway, Scotland

Cruggleton Church, near Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland. Walled and partly hidden by trees, the kirk is situated in the middle of a field and still has no electricity

Bronze otter memorial, erected in memory of Gavin Maxwell (author and naturalist), near Monreith, Machars, Wigtownshire, Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, May

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Discover the rich heritage of the Machars in Southwest Scotland, where history and tradition intertwine. Wander through St. Machar's Cathedral in Whithorn, a sacred site since the 6th century. Browse the MacWilliam Brothers shop in the Isle of Whithorn, home to locally crafted treasures. Meet Jake, a cherished local character from Garlieston, whose tales of life in this rugged land will leave you captivated. Witness the daily catch at Port William's harbor as fishermen unload their buckies full of whelks. Explore Cruggleton Church near Whithorn, a hidden gem in Dumfries and Galloway. Delve deeper into the region's natural wonders with a visit to the bronze otter memorial, erected in memory of Gavin Maxwell, the beloved author and naturalist. The Machars offer an authentic Scottish experience, where the sea meets the land, and the past lives on in every corner. Come and immerse yourself in this breathtaking region.