Stranraer
Place in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 54.904, -5.023 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 06 60 |
| Population: | 10,510 |
| Dialling code: | 01776 |
Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland sits at the head of Loch Ryan, an ice‑free natural harbour opening onto the North Channel. Its coastal location and railway terminus gave it a long history as a ferry port to Northern Ireland, and that maritime heritage still shapes the town’s character.
Until ferry services were moved to Cairnryan in 2011 the port defined much of the local economy; today Stranraer blends fishing, agriculture and small‑scale tourism, with walking, golf and coastal scenery - including nearby Mull of Galloway - drawing visitors, and a resilient community adapting to post‑ferry change.
Postcode districts covering Stranraer
Neighbouring places
- Stranraer and the Rhins Ward 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Glenluce Place 8.8 miles14.2 km
Example postcodes in Stranraer
DG9 7AD, DG9 0BE, DG9 8AG, DG9 0BA, DG9 8QJ, DG9 7EP, DG9 7TJ, DG9 0AW, DG9 7PW … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 39.2 miles63.1 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 45.2 miles72.8 km
- Stranraer Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Barrhill Railway Station 16.4 miles26.4 km
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Schools in Stranraer
- Belmont School Primary
- Park School Primary
- Rephad School Primary
- Sheuchan School Primary
- St Joseph's RC School Primary
- Stranraer Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Stair Park Stadium 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Lochnaw Castle Estate 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Genoch House Estate 5 miles8 km
- Dunskey House Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Port of Spittal Bay Harbour 6 miles9.7 km
- Balgreggan House Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Finnarts House Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Glenapp Castle Estate 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Logan House Estate 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Drumlamford House Estate 16.2 miles26 km
- Corwar House Estate 17 miles27.4 km
- Merton Hall Estate 19.6 miles31.5 km