Why go
- Town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
- Served by Castle Kennedy Airfield.
History
Stranraer, also known as the Toon or the Cleyhole, is a town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, on Loch Ryan and the northern side of the isthmus joining the Rhins of Galloway to the mainland. Stranraer is Dumfries and Galloway's second-largest town, with a population of 9,751 in 2022.
Where to stay
21 South Cres, Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9 8JR, United Kingdom · carltonhouseportpatrick.co.uk
4 Blair Terrace, Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9 8SY, United Kingdom · no4portpatrick.co.uk
Spoutwells Farm, Stranraer DG9 8LX, United Kingdom · spoutwellsholidaycottages.co.uk
Bed and Breakfast, Main St, Cairnryan, Stranraer DG9 8QX, United Kingdom · cairnryan-bb.co.uk
Dunskey Estate, Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9 8TJ, United Kingdom · dunskey.com
3 Ivy Pl, Stranraer DG9 8ER, United Kingdom · ivyhouse-ferrylink.co.uk
Thornbank Rd, Stranraer DG9 0EY, United Kingdom · thornbankguesthouse.com
Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9 9AD, United Kingdom · knockinaamlodge.com
Blackpark Farm, Stranraer DG9 0LX, United Kingdom · selfcateringgalloway.co.uk
25 Agnew Cres, Stranraer DG9 7JZ, United Kingdom · neptunesrestguesthouse.co.uk
Corsewall Point, Kirkcolm, Stranraer DG9 0QG, United Kingdom · lighthousehotel.co.uk
Cairnryan Rd, Stranraer DG9 8HA, United Kingdom · craignelderhotel.com
Heugh Rd, Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9 8TD, United Kingdom · portpatrick.me.uk
London Rd, Stranraer DG9 8RN, United Kingdom · aird-donald.com
Cairnryan, Stranraer DG9 8QU, United Kingdom · rhinsofgalloway.co.uk
Heugh Rd, Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9 8TD, United Kingdom · bespokehotels.com
Stranraer DG9 8QP, United Kingdom · hagansleisure.co.uk
19 Church St, Stranraer DG9 7JG, United Kingdom · menus.preoday.com
53 Main St, Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9 8JW, United Kingdom · theharbourhousehotel.co.uk
Port Rodie, Stranraer DG9 8EH, United Kingdom · bespokehotels.com
Portpatrick Hotel, Heugh Rd, Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9 8TQ, United Kingdom · portpatrickhotel.co.uk
47 Dalrymple St, Stranraer DG9 7EY, United Kingdom · thethistleinn.co.uk
Southcliff House, Portpatrick, Wigtown, Stranraer DG9 8LE, United Kingdom · southcliffhouse.com
7 North Cres, Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9 8SX, United Kingdom · waterfronthotel.co.uk
Broadstone Rd, Stranraer DG9 0EU, United Kingdom · briar-brae-bed.com.es
6 A77, Lochans, Stranraer DG9 9AW, United Kingdom · lochanslodge.com
Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9 9AA, United Kingdom · gallowaypoint.com
Dumfries and Galloway, Stranraer DG9 8QL, United Kingdom · balyett-farmhouse-bb.com.es
2 Windsor Terrace, Stranraer DG9 7DS, United Kingdom · windsor-house.com.es
Little Ireland, 14 Hanover Square, Stranraer DG9 7AF, United Kingdom
Lewis St, Stranraer DG9 7AQ, United Kingdom
Braefield Rd, Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9 8TA, United Kingdom
24 Hanover St, Stranraer DG9 7RZ, United Kingdom
Broadstone Rd, Stranraer DG9 0EX, United Kingdom
17 Sheuchan St, Stranraer DG9 0EA, United Kingdom
7 Agnew Cres, Stranraer DG9 7JY, United Kingdom · harbourlightsguesthouse.co.uk
Blue Peter Hotel, 23 Main St, Kirkcolm, Stranraer DG9 0NL, United Kingdom
The Rectory, 10 Academy St, Stranraer DG9 7DR, United Kingdom · abonnyhouse.co.uk
52 Agnew Cres, Stranraer DG9 7JZ, United Kingdom · benstravelexperience.com
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 12 George Street, Stranraer, DG9 7RL · restaurants.subway.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 16:30-20:00 · 41 Hanover Street, Stranraer, DG9 7RX · landos-restaurant.business.site
Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 12 Hanover Square, Stranraer, DG9 7AF · paparabsrestaurant.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · London Road, Stranraer, DG9 8EP · temple-cuisine.co.uk
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-16:30; Sa 08:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:30 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 62-64 Charlotte Street, Stranraer, DG9 7EF · dnisi.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-16:30; Su 10:00-14:00 · 99 George Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JP · figandolivecafe.co.uk
Indian, Kebab, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 29 St John Street, Stranraer, DG9 7EW · indiankebabhouse.com
Turkish, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5-7 Hanover Lane, Stranraer, DG9 7RW · kismetkebabhouse.co.uk
Pakistani, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 31 St John Street, Stranraer, DG9 7EW · lahorekarahitakeaway.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Bellevilla Road, Stranraer, DG9 8ED
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 46 Hanover Street, Stranraer, DG9 7RP
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 36-38 Charlotte Street, Stranraer, DG9 7EF
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · 16 Castle Street, Stranraer, DG9 7RT
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food · 77A Hanover Street, Stranraer, DG9 7RX
Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · A77, Stranraer, DG9 8QJ
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 45 Hanover Street, Stranraer, DG9 7RX
Chinese, Cantonese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 11 Queen Street, Stranraer, DG9 7LQ
Kebab, Pizza, Fast Food · Kebab/Pizza fast food · 8 Queen Street, Stranraer, DG9 7LQ
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Del, Fast Food · Del fast food · 58 Charlotte Street, Stranraer, DG9 7EF
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 2-4 George Street, Stranraer, DG9 7RL
Cafe · cafe · 62 George Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JS
Cafe · cafe · 27 Castle Street, Stranraer, DG9 7RR
Restaurant · restaurant · Cairnryan Road, Stranraer, DG9 8HA · craignelderhotel.com
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · Cairnryan road, Stranraer
Fast Food · fast food
Airports
Castle Kennedy Airfield 3.5 mi to the centre
SCT, GB
Wigtown Airfield 23 mi to the centre
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, SCT, GB
Getting there by ferry
P&O Cairnryan Ferry
Ferry terminal · 4.2 mi from the centre · P&O Ferries
P&O Cairnryan Ferry Passenger Terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.3 mi from the centre · http://www.portofcairnryan.co.uk/
Stena Line Ferry Cairnryan Terminal
Ferry terminal · 5.6 mi from the centre · Stena Line Ltd
Loch Ryan Port
Ferry terminal · 5.7 mi from the centre · Stena Line Ports Ltd
Stena Line Loch Ryan Port
Ferry terminal · 5.7 mi from the centre · Stena Line Ltd
P&O Cairnryan - Larne
Ferry route · P&O European Ferries (Irish Sea) Limited,
P&O Larne - Cairnryan
Ferry route · P&O
Belfast - Cairnryan
Ferry route · Stena Line Ltd
Stena Line Ferry, Cairnryan => Belfast
Ferry route · Stena Line Ltd
Stena Line Ferry, Belfast => Cairnryan
Ferry route · Stena Line Ltd
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Castle Kennedy Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: P&O Cairnryan Ferry, 4.2 mi); routes include P&O Cairnryan - Larne, P&O Larne - Cairnryan, Belfast - Cairnryan.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Stranraer, Scotland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach