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Large inlet of the Irish Sea in southwest Scotland
Wigtown Bay (Scottish Gaelic: Bàgh Bhaile na h-Ùige) is a large inlet of the Irish Sea on the coast of Galloway in southwest Scotland. Its coastline falls
Wigtown_Bay
Town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Wigtown (/ˈwɪɡtənˌ -taʊn/ (both used locally); Scottish Gaelic: Baile na h-Ùige) is a small historic market town and former royal burgh in Dumfries and
Wigtown
1945 Bay-class anti-aircraft frigate of the Royal Navy
HMS Wigtown Bay was a Bay-class anti-aircraft frigate of the British Royal Navy. She was named for Wigtown Bay in Galloway. Ordered on 6 March 1943 from
HMS_Wigtown_Bay
Title in the Peerage of Scotland
created twice, connected to the town of Wigtown, a historic trading port on the western shore of Wigtown Bay in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The town's
Earl_of_Wigtown
Historic county in Scotland
Wigtownshire or the County of Wigtown (Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachd Bhaile na h-Ùige, Scots: Wigtounshire) is one of the historic counties of Scotland,
Wigtownshire
British Second World War portable temporary harbours
Cairnhead Bay, Rigg Bay, Wigtown Bay, Solway Firth https://canmore.org.uk/site/287700/mulberry-harbour-beetle-cairnhead-bay-rigg-bay-wigtown-bay-solway-firth
Mulberry_harbours
Harbour in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Wigtown Harbour or Wigtown Quay was relocated in 1818 to serve the town of Wigtown and its hinterland in Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, following
Wigtown_Harbour
Scottish Covenanters killed in 1685
stakes in the tidal channel of the River Bladnoch near its entrance to Wigtown Bay to be drowned by the incoming tide. The ploy was that the younger woman
Wigtown_Martyrs
Peninsula in the south-west of Scotland
variety, starting with the mud-flats of Wigtown on the east facing Wigtown Bay, down to the sandy beach at Rigg Bay in Garlieston (where the Mulberry Harbours
Machars
Ruined tower house in Galloway, Scotland
tower house, dating largely to the 16th century. It is located beside Wigtown Bay in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire in Galloway, Scotland
Carsluith_Castle
Class of frigates built for the Royal Navy
Widemouth Bay (K615) (ex- Loch Frisa) - built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 24 April 1944, launched 19 October 1944 and completed 13 April 1945. Wigtown Bay (K616)
Bay-class_frigate
Group of small islands in Galloway, Scotland
of small islands in Galloway, Scotland. They are in Fleet Bay, which is part of Wigtown Bay, and is in turn part of the Solway Firth in the Irish Sea
Islands_of_Fleet
River in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
traditions, wildlife and a large expanse of salt marsh – the "inks". Wigtown Bay is now a recognised wildlife reserve, where salt marshes are grazed by
River_Cree
Town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Its population is about 750 people. It is situated near the head of Wigtown Bay, 18 miles (29 km) west of Castle Douglas. The town was originally named
Creetown
House in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
and Galloway, Scotland. Adjoining the estate village of Garlieston, on Wigtown Bay, the house was begun in 1740 for Lord Garlies, later sixth Earl of Galloway
Galloway_House
Human settlement in Scotland
this was launched in 1979 and it still operates today, covering Luce Bay, Wigtown Bay and the inshore waters between South West Scotland and the Isle of
Port William, Dumfries and Galloway
Port_William,_Dumfries_and_Galloway
Electoral ward in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Ayrshire and South Ayrshire to the Machars peninsula between Luce Bay and Wigtown Bay in the Irish Sea. It is situated within Galloway and takes in the
Mid Galloway and Wigtown West (ward)
Mid_Galloway_and_Wigtown_West_(ward)
Islands Skye Flannan Isles Lewis and Harris Islands of Fleet Solway Firth (Wigtown Bay) Garvellachs Firth of Lorn MacCormaig Islands Islay Monach Islands Uists
List_of_islands_of_Scotland
Town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
river the Water of Fleet, which empties into the Fleet Bay, eventually entering the larger Wigtown Bay. The town's former role as the Gait House, or toll
Gatehouse_of_Fleet
Hamlet in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Galloway, Scotland. It sits in farmland at the head of Kirkandrews Bay, an inlet of Wigtown Bay. The history of Kirkandrews' name is not altogether clear. Some
Kirkandrews, Dumfries and Galloway
Kirkandrews,_Dumfries_and_Galloway
Monument near Anwoth, Scotland
The Rutherford Monument and the Millennium Monument, looking south west towards Wigtown Bay
Rutherford's_Monument
Human settlement in Scotland
boys. Borness sits above the heughs (cliffs) with an outlook across Wigtown Bay and the western portion of the Solway Firth. 1895 Ordnance Survey of
Borness
Scottish aristocrat
became Galloway House which adjoined the estate village of Garlieston, on Wigtown Bay. The home was designed by John Douglas, who was assisted by John Baxter
Alexander Stewart, 6th Earl of Galloway
Alexander_Stewart,_6th_Earl_of_Galloway
Human settlement in Scotland
Creetown, situated on the east bank of the River Cree near the head of Wigtown Bay, the parish extends northwards to the parishes of Minnigaff and Girthon
Kirkmabreck
Admiralty, launched 24 April 1945, completed 24 November 1945. HMS Wigtown Bay, Bay-class frigate for British Admiralty, launched 26 April 1945, completed
List of ships built by Harland & Wolff (1930–2002)
List_of_ships_built_by_Harland_&_Wolff_(1930–2002)
Human settlement in Scotland
Head, about three miles from Whithorn and about thirteen miles south of Wigtown in Dumfries and Galloway. Whithorn, (Taigh Mhàrtainn in Gaelic), is a former
Isle_of_Whithorn
The following is a list of bays in Scotland. Contents: Top A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Islands Outer Hebrides Inner Hebrides Orkney
List_of_bays_of_Scotland
Saltings Todd's Well Torry Bay Trottick Mill Ponds Udston and Glenlee Woods Waters of Philorth Wemyss Bay Woodland Westburn Wigtown Bay "Toryglen's Urban Roots
List of local nature reserves in Scotland
List_of_local_nature_reserves_in_Scotland
Archaeological site in Scotland
stone tomb’. The Cairnholy tombs are situated on a hillside overlooking Wigtown Bay. They are situated next to Cairnholy Farm. The site can be accessed at
Cairnholy
Mountain in Scotland
mountain in Scotland. The view to the south takes in the Cree Estuary and Wigtown Bay, and extends as far as the Lake District, the Isle of Man and Snowdonia
Cairnsmore_of_Fleet
Whitby Whitehall Whitehaven Whitesand Bay Whiting Whitley Whitshed Whitton Widemouth Bay Widgeon Widnes Wigtown Bay Wickieston Wilberforce Wild Boar Wild
List of ship names of the Royal Navy (U–Z)
List_of_ship_names_of_the_Royal_Navy_(U–Z)
Renewable energy technology in Scotland
their own annual electricity consumption. According to project developers BayWa r.e. Whitelaw Brae Wind Farm will feature up to 14 turbines with an expected
Wind_power_in_Scotland
Municipal building in Wigtown, Scotland
Wigtown County Buildings, also known as Wigtown County Buildings and Town Hall, is a municipal building in The Square, Wigtown, Scotland. The structure
Wigtown_County_Buildings
Island List
south western border of Scotland, including the Islands of Fleet, in Wigtown Bay. Most of the smaller islets that surround those in the main list are
List of outlying islands of Scotland
List_of_outlying_islands_of_Scotland
Council area of Scotland
Dumfries and Galloway is divided into three ceremonial areas: Dumfries, Wigtown, and the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, each corresponding broadly to the
Dumfries_and_Galloway
Former railway line in Scotland
Galloway known as the Machars lies south of Newton Stewart between Luce Bay and Wigtown Bay. The agricultural land is the most productive in the area and the
Portpatrick and Wigtownshire Joint Railways
Portpatrick_and_Wigtownshire_Joint_Railways
River in Galloway, Scotland
it heth fra its source run twenty miles (32 km), it falleth into the Bay of Wigtown, near above the place of Baldone. The river Bladnoch rises at Loch Maberry
River_Bladnoch
Liverpool Bay Morecambe Bay Duddon Estuary Moricambe Bay Kirkcudbright Bay Wigtown Bay Luce Bay Ayr Bay Irvine Bay Wemyss Bay Inverkip Bay Lunderston Bay West
List of bays of the British Isles
List_of_bays_of_the_British_Isles
Gallovidian, McDowall presents the theory that the family originated in Wigtown Bay, near Galloway, as early as the fifteenth century ("[the family] occurs
John_Kevan_McDowall
The following is a list of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the Wigtown and Stewartry Area of Search. For other areas, see List of SSSIs by Area
List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Wigtown and Stewartry
List_of_Sites_of_Special_Scientific_Interest_in_Wigtown_and_Stewartry
Village in south-west Scotland
Bladnoch in Wigtownshire, Scotland, located just outside the county town of Wigtown. The River Bladnoch reaches the Bladnoch Distillery, which was established
Bladnoch,_Wigtownshire
Lord of Galloway (died 1161)
mid-twelfth-century lordship, therefore, seems to have been centred in the region of Wigtown Bay and the mouth of the river Dee. The fact that Gilla Brigte, who may well
Fergus_of_Galloway
Mid-, East and West Lothian C.77 Borgue Coast, Kirkcudbrightshire C.78 Wigtown Bay, Kirkcudbrightshire - Wigtownshire C.79 Bass Rock, East Lothian C.80
List of Nature Conservation Review sites
List_of_Nature_Conservation_Review_sites
Area of Roman Britain
the Annan Valley, east and west of Dumfries, around Newton Stewart and Wigtown Bay, along the valley of the River Wampool, at Silloth Farm, and Risehow
Roman_Cumbria
King of the Gall Gaidheil
The entire region would have thus stretched from the North Channel to Wigtown Bay, and would have likely encompassed an area similar to the modern boundaries
Suibne_mac_Cináeda
Steeplechase horse race in Britain
Lad 1994 Southern Minstrel Lake Teereen Only two finished 1992 Nodform Wigtown Bay Another Coral 1991 New Halen Al Hashimi Iron Gray 1990 Paddyboro Private
Fairlawne_Handicap_Chase
Former railway station in Scotland
Wigtownshire. Kirkinner is an area and village, 3 miles from Wigtown, bounded on the east by the bay of Wigtown, along which it extends for about three miles, and
Kirkinner_railway_station
to Gibraltar. Stamper United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore in Wigtown Bay. She was on a voyage from Quebec City, Lower Canada, British North America
List of shipwrecks in December 1840
List_of_shipwrecks_in_December_1840
A ruler of the Kingdom of the Isles (11th century)
well. The kingdom appears to have stretched from the North Channel to Wigtown Bay, and would have likely encompassed an area similar to the modern boundaries
Fingal_mac_Gofraid
Scottish word used for various coastal inlets and straits
England on the River Eden, Annan and Gretna, both in Scotland. Luce Bay, Wigtown, St Bees, Aspatria These are connected to, or form part of, the North
Firth
beached and destroyed. HMS Ludgate Royal Navy The tug was wrecked in Wigtown Bay. HMML 12 Royal Navy World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The motor
List of shipwrecks in February 1918
List_of_shipwrecks_in_February_1918
Dundee, Forfarshire. Elizabeth United Kingdom The sloop foundered in Wigtown Bay with the loss of a crew member. She was on a voyage from Irvine, Ayrshire
List of shipwrecks in September 1859
List_of_shipwrecks_in_September_1859
Northumberland. Village Maid United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore in Wigtown Bay. She was on a voyage from Port Dinorwic, Caernarfonshire to Newry, County
List of shipwrecks in November 1868
List_of_shipwrecks_in_November_1868
Harriet Stewart United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore and wrecked in Wigtown Bay. She was on a voyage from the Clyde to Sines, Portugal. Hebrides United
List of shipwrecks in March 1857
List_of_shipwrecks_in_March_1857
The Yard. Retrieved 2 March 2017. Mitchell & Sawyer 1990, p. 259. "Cawsand Bay". Shipping & Shipbuilding Research Trust. Retrieved 30 September 2024. Mitchell
List_of_ship_launches_in_1945
19245 Upload Photo Isle Of Whithorn, Harbour Row, Harbour House, The Wigtown Bay Sailing Club 54°41′57″N 4°21′44″W / 54.699096°N 4.362084°W / 54.699096;
List of listed buildings in Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway
List_of_listed_buildings_in_Whithorn,_Dumfries_and_Galloway
Village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Scotland. About 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of Wigtown, it is bounded on the east by the bay of Wigtown, along which it extends for about three miles,
Kirkinner
King of Dublin and the Isles
The entire region would have thus stretched from the North Channel to Wigtown Bay, and would have likely encompassed an area similar to the modern boundaries
Echmarcach_mac_Ragnaill
Judicial building in Stranraer, Scotland
at Wigtown County Buildings in The Square at Wigtown on 22 May 1890, when it was decided to hold the council's annual meeting each May at Wigtown, but
Stranraer_Sheriff_Court
News". The Morning Post. No. 23204. London. 20 April 1848. p. 8. "Moreton Bay". Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney. 1 January 1848. p. 2. "Ship News". The Morning
List of shipwrecks in December 1847
List_of_shipwrecks_in_December_1847
driven ashore at Cobh. William United Kingdom The ship was lost on Wigtown Bay with the loss of her captain. She was on a voyage from Balbriggan, County
List of shipwrecks in December 1825
List_of_shipwrecks_in_December_1825
Historic county in Scotland
Kirkcudbright." The remainder of Galloway was administered by a sheriff seated in Wigtown, giving rise to the county of Wigtownshire. Kirkcudbrightshire was occasionally
Kirkcudbrightshire
Lincolnshire. Unnamed Flag unknown The schooner was driven ashore in Wigtown Bay. She was refloated and taken into the River Cree in a leaky condition
List of shipwrecks in January 1872
List_of_shipwrecks_in_January_1872
List of shipwrecks: 4 April 1856 Ship State Description Margaret United Kingdom The ship ran aground in Wigtown Bay. Her crew were rescued.
List of shipwrecks in April 1856
List_of_shipwrecks_in_April_1856
of a crew member. Coronella United Kingdom The ship struck a rock in Wigtown Bay and was abandoned by her crew. She was on a voyage from Maryport, Cumberland
List of shipwrecks in March 1869
List_of_shipwrecks_in_March_1869
Municipal building in Newton Stewart, Scotland
was unveiled outside the hall in the presence of the Lord Lieutenant of Wigtown, Sir Herbert Maxwell, 7th Baronet, in June 1921. In 1933, the first of
McMillan_Hall,_Newton_Stewart
Human settlement in Scotland
Scotland parish situated to the east of Luce Bay on the Machars peninsula and 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Wigtown and in the historical county of Wigtownshire
Mochrum
Statistical region used by the UK Government
Islay Newbury Newcastle & Durham Newport & Cwmbran Newry Newton Stewart & Wigtown Newtown & Welshpool Northallerton & Thirsk Northampton & Wellingborough
Travel_to_work_area
Nithsdale Wanderers St Cuthbert Wanderers Stranraer Reserves Upper Annandale Wigtown & Bladnoch Arthurlie Auchinleck Talbot Beith Juniors Benburb Clydebank
List of football clubs in Scotland
List_of_football_clubs_in_Scotland
Scottish singer-songwriter
born in Liverpool, England in 1997 and aged 8 moved with her family to Wigtown, Scotland. Prior to taking up music professionally she won awards for the
Zoë_Bestel
Human settlement in Scotland
Insche from about the 15th century, when it was part of the Sheriffdom of Wigtown. In the 16th and 17th centuries, Wigtownshire was composed of baronies
Inch,_Dumfries_and_Galloway
Human settlement in Scotland
Church, now a ruin, stood at Lag Point in the Glasserton side of Monreith Bay south. The restored chancel is the burial vault of the Maxwells of Monreith
Glasserton
Royal Navy officer and politician (1746–1823)
Clementina Fleming, the daughter and heiress of John Fleming, 6th Earl of Wigtown. Elphinstone was born on 7 January 1746 at Elphinstone Tower, Scotland
George Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith
George_Elphinstone,_1st_Viscount_Keith
Human settlement in Scotland
Galloway in Wigtownshire. The Gaelic name is Port Neasaig. Port Nessock Bay is now all that remains of the western end of a strait that in post-glacial
Port_Logan
the area codes of the adjacent areas of Gravesend and Dartford. 01988 — Wigtown (WT8) 01989 — Ross-on-Wye, Wye Valley (WV9) 01990 — unused 0990 was Wentworth
List of dialling codes in the United Kingdom
List_of_dialling_codes_in_the_United_Kingdom
Human settlement in Scotland
William. It is the remains of an Iron Age promontory fort overlooking Monreith Bay. It is thought that the fort was associated with the Novantae people. Monreith
Monreith
Historic administrative and geographical division of Scotland
the period 1114–1133, not mentioned in the ordinance) Selkirk Stirling Wigtown The remaining shires were formed either by the territorial expansion of
Counties_of_Scotland
Scottish landowner, lawyer, and journalist (1695–1741)
Viscount of Stair and Margaret Ross (daughter of James Ross of Balneil, Wigtown). His paternal uncles were John Dalrymple, 1st Earl of Stair, Sir James
Hugh Dalrymple-Murray-Kynynmound
Hugh_Dalrymple-Murray-Kynynmound
Australian politician (1839–1917)
and member of the Queensland Legislative Council. McGhie was born at Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, in 1863 to William McGhie and his wife
Charles_McGhie
Calendar year
the Sanjak of Montenegro. May 11 – The Killing Time: Five Covenanters in Wigtown, Scotland, notably Margaret Wilson, are executed for refusing to swear
1685
Human settlement in Scotland
Dumfries and Galloway Council, Scotland. It is located midway between Wigtown and Whithorn on the A714 road. Farming forms the principal local industry
Sorbie
Names given to places by Germanic peoples
Prestwick, Ayrshire, from Old English preostwic ("priest's dwelling"). Wigtown, Wigtownshire, from Old English wigcton ("Wigca's farm"). Furthermore,
Germanic_toponymy
Scottish Member of Parliament (1692–1751)
Viscount of Stair and Margaret Ross (daughter of James Ross of Balneil, Wigtown). His paternal uncles were John Dalrymple, 1st Earl of Stair, Sir James
Sir James Dalrymple, 2nd Baronet
Sir_James_Dalrymple,_2nd_Baronet
Former UK state-owed utility
West Calder Gas Company West Kilbride Gas Light Company Wick Gas Company Wigtown Corporation Gas board "Gas (Allocation of Undertakings to Area Boards and
Scottish_Gas_Board
Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
most complete part of the castle. Although lacking its two eastern most bays it is perhaps the most spectacular part of the castle, with its magnificent
Caerlaverock_Castle
to thy heritage with diligence) West Lothian: Aye for the Common Weal Wigtown: Zetland: Icelandic: Með Lögum Skal Land Byggja (With laws shall this land
List_of_mottos
Gordon & MacPhail Blackness Linlithgow Lowland 2024 Colm O'Rourke Bladnoch Wigtown Lowland 1817 David Prior Blair Athol Pitlochry Highland 1798 Diageo Bonnington
List of whisky distilleries in Scotland
List_of_whisky_distilleries_in_Scotland
Type of Scottish municipal corporation
re-established as a royal burgh 1593) Fyvie Kilrenny Lanark Rosemarkie Selkirk Wigtown Crawford (had ceased to exist by 16th century) Dunbar (became a royal burgh
Royal_burgh
Human settlement in Scotland
The parish is bounded on the north and west by the sea, on the east by the bay of Loch Ryan and on the south by Leswalt parish. The name Kirkcolm is often
Kirkcolm
Scottish advocate and politician (1665–1721)
of Stair and his wife Margaret Ross, daughter of James Ross of Balneil, Wigtown. He was educated at the University of Edinburgh and was awarded MA in 1681
Sir David Dalrymple, 1st Baronet
Sir_David_Dalrymple,_1st_Baronet
Sturtivant & Hamlin 2007, p. 127. "History of Royal Air Force Station China Bay". Archived from the original on 13 February 2009. "History of SLAF Station
List of former Royal Air Force stations
List_of_former_Royal_Air_Force_stations
District* Portpatrick* Royal Burgh of Whithorn & District* Royal Burgh of Wigtown & District * Sorbie Stoneykirk* Stranraer As of August 2024, there are
List of community council areas in Scotland
List_of_community_council_areas_in_Scotland
eye in schooldays game of rounders and sustained a crippled hand at Suvla Bay during World War I. Harold Macmillan, MP for Stockton-on-Tees 1924–1929 and
Records of members of parliament of the United Kingdom
Records_of_members_of_parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
Village in County Down, Northern Ireland
granite.[citation needed] Rev. John Livingstone, chaplain to the Countess of Wigtown, was invited to Killinchy by Sir James Hamilton in 1630 and led a congregation
Whiterock,_County_Down
as the Presbytery of Deer. In 1622, Stranraer was formed from part of Wigtown. In 1632, Aberlour was disjoined from Inveraven. In 1638, Turriff was disjoined
List of Church of Scotland synods and presbyteries
List_of_Church_of_Scotland_synods_and_presbyteries
| Canmore". Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 1877 Wigtown Free Press 12 September 1897 Garave of William Galloway, Grange Cemetery
William Galloway (architectural historian)
William_Galloway_(architectural_historian)
site at Long Benton Sub site at Usworth Sub site at Sandysyke Sub site at Wigtown Universal Equipment Depot Aircraft Equipment Depot Equipment Storage Depot
List of Royal Air Force Maintenance units
List_of_Royal_Air_Force_Maintenance_units
Small body of water used for execution
use in Scotland may have been in 1685, the year of the drowning of the Wigtown Martyrs. These pits were often close to the residence of the baron or clan
Drowning_pit
Human settlement in Scotland
in length and 3+1⁄2 miles (5.6 km) in breadth, bounded on the east by the bay of Luce, and on the west by the Irish Channel, 5 miles (8 km) south of Stranraer
Stoneykirk
Primary School, Thornhill Whithorn Primary School, Whithorn Wigtown Primary School, Wigtown Annan Academy Castle Douglas High School Dalbeattie High School
List of state schools in Scotland (council areas excluding cities, A–D)
List_of_state_schools_in_Scotland_(council_areas_excluding_cities,_A–D)
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