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The former ferry to Northern Ireland (Stranraer was the main Larne crossing for a century), Castle Kennedy Gardens (one of Scotland's finest), and the main town of the Rhins of Galloway peninsula
A little history
Stranraer was the main ferry port for Northern Ireland for over a century — the Larne crossing carried millions of passengers. The ferry moved to Cairnryan in 2011. Castle Kennedy Gardens — the historic landscape of the Earls of Stair — is one of the finest in Scotland. The town is at the head of Loch Ryan.
Castle Kennedy and Lochinch Castle Gardens are genuinely outstanding — the rhododendrons in May are spectacular. Loch Ryan for watersports. The town centre for local character.
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Stranraer has good independent cafes and local food. Local Galloway produce is good. Portpatrick nearby has good food.
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Stranraer is a place in Galloway known for the former ferry to Northern Ireland (Stranraer was the main Larne crossing for a century), Castle Kennedy Gardens (one of Scotland's finest), and the main town of the Rhins of Galloway peninsula. Stranraer was the main ferry port for Northern Ireland for over a century — the Larne crossing carried millions of passengers. The population is around 10,500.
Stranraer has good independent cafes and local food. Local Galloway produce is good. Portpatrick nearby has good food.
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