Stranraer and the Rhins
Ward in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 54.829, -5.025 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 05 52 |
| Dialling code: | 01776 (Stranraer) |
Stranraer and the Rhins electoral ward sits on the shores of Loch Ryan in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, taking in the small town and the long, largely rural peninsula that reaches west to the Mull of Galloway. The area is known for its dramatic coastal scenery, sandy bays and birdlife, with a string of small harbours and villages such as Portpatrick that attract walkers, wildlife watchers and golfers, while farming and fishing still shape everyday life in the hinterland.
Historically Stranraer was an important ferry port to Northern Ireland, and the relocation of major ferry services to nearby Cairnryan in the early 21st century left a clear imprint on the local economy and identity. The ward retains a strong maritime and heritage feel - Victorian and Georgian buildings, lighthouses and shipbuilding echoes - and nowadays balances tourism, agriculture, local services and growing interest in renewables and community-led regeneration.
Postcode districts covering Stranraer and the Rhins
Most populated places nearby
- Stranraer 5.2 miles8.4 km
Neighbouring places
Example postcodes in Stranraer and the Rhins
DG9 7TT, DG9 9PY, DG9 8AJ, DG9 9NX, DG9 9QF, DG9 0QZ, DG9 8ST, DG9 8LA, DG9 7NN … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 36.8 miles59.3 km
- Belfast International Airport 48.9 miles78.8 km
- Stranraer Railway Station 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Barrhill Railway Station 20.9 miles33.6 km
Hotels in Stranraer and the Rhins Ad
Schools in Stranraer and the Rhins
- Belmont School Primary
- Drummore School Primary
- Kirkcolm School Primary
- Leswalt School Primary
- Park School Primary
- Portpatrick School Primary
- Rephad School Primary
- Sandhead School Primary
- Sheuchan School Primary
- St Joseph's RC School Primary
- Stranraer Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Port of Spittal Bay Harbour 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Balgreggan House Estate 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Dunskey House Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Genoch House Estate 5 miles8.1 km
- Stair Park Stadium 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Logan House Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Lochnaw Castle Estate 7.4 miles12 km
- Finnarts House Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Glenapp Castle Estate 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Drumlamford House Estate 19.6 miles31.5 km