The club was formed in 1884 but was dogged by financial and player difficulties throughout its history and closed down on a number of occasions, including 1896–1903 and 1936–1938, before finally dissolving in 1969.

[1] Their place in the South of Scotland Football League was taken up by the Castle Douglas side, Threave Rovers.

Between 1923 and 1936 Whithorn appeared in seven cup finals but lost on each occasion.

Their one and only victory in the Scottish Cup was during the 1955–56 season, when they defeated Vale of Leithen 7–0 at home before losing a five-goal thriller 3–2 at Selkirk.

Senior Non League Football in South West Scotland.