Towns & cities · North West England
Portpatrick
Also known as: Port Phàdraig
Portpatrick — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Portpatrick is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 640 people. Address: DG9. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 54.8450°, -5.1243°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Portpatrick is a village and civil parish in the historical county of Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is located on the west coast of the Rhins of Galloway. The parish is about 4+1⁄2 miles (7 km) in length and 4 miles (6 km) in breadth, covering 9,300 acres (3,800 ha).
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Background
History
Dating back some 700 years and built adjacent to the ruins of nearby Dunskey Castle, Portpatrick's position on the Rhins of Galloway affords visitors views of the Northern Irish coast 21 mi to the west, with cliff-top walks and beaches both north and south. The Gulf Stream, flowing in from the north, gives the coastline a pleasant climate, in which subtropical plant life can flourish. Portpatrick has a Community Council, and an annual Life Boat Week, featuring parades, activities, and a firework display. There are bowls clubs, a golf club, many guesthouses and hotels, and rustic public houses. The village is also home to a mini putting course. By the inner harbour is the starting point of…
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- Coordinates
- 54.8450, -5.1243
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Population
- 640
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 9.6 km
- Official site
- www.scots-online.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011611 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Portpatrick (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Portpatrick-04-Hafen von oben-1989-gje.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dunskey Golf Course
Vineyards · 0.1 km
The Portpatrick
Hotels · 0.3 km
Inner Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.4 km
USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
North Harbour
Marinas · 0.5 km
Portpatrick Harbour
Marinas · 0.5 km
Outer Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Marinas · 0.5 km
Old Parish Church Churchyard, St Patrick Street, Portpatrick
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Ruins of Portpatrick Old Parish Kirk
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Maidenhead Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
South Harbour
Marinas · 0.6 km
Portpatrick, located in the Scottish Lowlands, has a population of 640. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 640
- Constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Portpatrick
143 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Portpatrick →
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Castle of St. John
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Cockle Shore Beach
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Dunskey House
Dunskey House — house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Cemeteries · North West England
Glebe Cemetery
Glebe Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Harbours & ports · North West England
Inner Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Inner Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour — harbour within Portpatrick Harbour in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Lighthouses · North West England
Killantringan Lighthouse
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Leswalt Cemetery
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📷 3Beaches · North West England
Marine Lake Beach
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North West Castle
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Portpatrick Beach
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Portpatrick Cemetery
Portpatrick Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Portpatrick Lighthouse
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Relief Church Burial Ground
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Stoneykirk New Cemetery
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📷 3Museums · North West England
Stranraer Museum
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📷 3Theatres · North West England
Ryan Leisure Centre Cinema & Theatre
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📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Kirkmadrine Stones
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📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Tor of Craigoch
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Dunaldboys Motte
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📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · North West England
Cairn Pay Fort
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📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Balgreggan Motte
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📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Bramble Island, Crannog
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📷 5Vineyards · North West England
Dunskey Golf Course
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📷 6Hotels · North West England
The Portpatrick
The Portpatrick — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Harbours & ports · North West England
Inner Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Inner Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour — harbour within Portpatrick Harbour in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial
USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Marinas · North West England
North Harbour
harbour within the outer harbour of Portpatrick Harbour, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
📷 5Where 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
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Castle Bay Holiday & Residential Park
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📷 5Hotels · North West England
Knockinaam Lodge
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Portpatrick Farm Holidays
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portpatrick?
- Portpatrick is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9).
- What is Portpatrick?
- Portpatrick — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Portpatrick?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG9.
- Is Portpatrick free to visit?
- Yes, Portpatrick is free to enter.
- How do I get to Portpatrick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.