Villages · North West England
Portpatrick
In or near Portpatrick.
Portpatrick — a village in scotland lowlands.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer · 9.6 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Place summary
Portpatrick is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands, with a population of approximately 620 residents. It is situated on the western coast of Scotland, offering coastal views and access to the sea. The village features traditional architecture and a small harbour, reflecting its historical significance as a fishing and ferry port. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of small coastal villages in this region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8414, -5.1170
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 8JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Population
- 620
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 9.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640009 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Portpatrick Beach
Beaches · 0.0 km
South Harbour
Marinas · 0.1 km
Portpatrick Harbour
Marinas · 0.1 km
Outer Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Marinas · 0.1 km
Portpatrick Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.1 km
Old Parish Church Churchyard, St Patrick Street, Portpatrick
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Ruins of Portpatrick Old Parish Kirk
Historic houses · 0.1 km
North Harbour
Marinas · 0.2 km
Inner Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.2 km
USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
The Portpatrick
Hotels · 0.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Beaches · North West England
Portpatrick Beach
Portpatrick Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Marinas · North West England
South Harbour
harbour within the outer harbour of Portpatrick Harbour, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
📷 5📷 5Marinas · North West England
Outer Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Outer Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour — a marina in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Lighthouses · North West England
Portpatrick Lighthouse
Portpatrick Lighthouse — lighthouse in Portpatrick, Scotland.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Old Parish Church Churchyard, St Patrick Street, Portpatrick
Old Parish Church Churchyard, St Patrick Street, Portpatrick — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Portpatrick
Places to stay
📷 6Hotels · North West England
The Portpatrick
The Portpatrick — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Sunnymeade Caravan Park
Sunnymeade Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Galloway Point Holiday Park
Galloway Point Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Castle Bay Holiday & Residential Park
Castle Bay Holiday & Residential Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Knockinaam Lodge
Knockinaam Lodge — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Portpatrick Farm Holidays
Portpatrick Farm Holidays — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Stranraer Tandoori
Stranraer Tandoori in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portpatrick?
- Portpatrick is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 8JL).
- What is Portpatrick?
- Portpatrick — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Portpatrick?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG9 8JL.
- How do I get to Portpatrick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 8JL. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.