Castles · North West England
Stranraer
In or near Portpatrick.
Stranraer — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Stranraer is a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Relief Church Burial Ground is a small graveyard associated with the former Relief Church in Stranraer, Scotland. Visitors can explore the cemetery and search for names and dates of those interred there.
Place summary
Stranraer is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance in the region. The castle's architecture reflects the local style and offers insight into the area's past.
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Background
History
The Castle of St John is a medieval tower house, built around 1500 by the Adairs of Kilhilt. It has been used as a home, a court, a prison, and a military garrison, the last during the Killing Time in the 1680s. The Old Town Hall, built in 1776, now houses the Stranraer Museum with its displays of Victorian Wigtownshire and the town's polar explorers, Sir John Ross and his nephew James Clark Ross. The town is also home to the North West Castle, built in 1820 and the first hotel in the world with its own indoor curling ice rink.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9020, -5.0270
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 7PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.findagrave.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Stranraer (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
War Memorial, Stranraer Sheriff Court
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
St Ninian's Parish Church, Lewis Street, Stranraer
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Relief Church Burial Ground
Cemeteries · 0.2 km
Old Parish Church, Stranraer
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Reverend John Livingston
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Reformed Presbyterian Church, Dalrymple Street, Stranraer
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Castle of St. John
Castles · 0.3 km
Stranraer Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Ryan Leisure Centre Cinema & Theatre
Theatres · 0.4 km
Stranraer Tandoori
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
Blin' Johnny's Awa'
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
St Andrew's Parish Church and Churchyard, Hanover Street, Stranraer
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · North West England
War Memorial, Stranraer Sheriff Court
War Memorial, Stranraer Sheriff Court — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Ninian's Parish Church, Lewis Street, Stranraer
St Ninian's Parish Church, Lewis Street, Stranraer — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · North West England
Relief Church Burial Ground
Relief Church Burial Ground is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Old Parish Church, Stranraer
Old Parish Church, Stranraer — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Reverend John Livingston
Reverend John Livingston — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Reformed Presbyterian Church, Dalrymple Street, Stranraer
Reformed Presbyterian Church, Dalrymple Street, Stranraer — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Stranraer
Places to stay
📷 6Hotels · North West England
North West Castle
North West Castle — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Aird Donald Caravan Park
Aird Donald Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Ryanbay Holiday and Residential Park
Ryanbay Holiday and Residential Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Wig Bay Holiday Park
Wig Bay Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Drumlochart Caravan Park
Drumlochart Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Cairnryan Heights Holiday Park
Cairnryan Heights Holiday Park — 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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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stranraer?
- Stranraer is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 7PB).
- What is Stranraer?
- Stranraer — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stranraer?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG9 7PB.
- Does Stranraer charge admission?
- Stranraer typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Stranraer?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 7PB.