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.