Visitor attractions and information - Cairnryan
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 Castle of St John, Charlotte Street, Stranraer,
DG9 7EJ. Tel: 01776 705544. A medieval tower house built around
1500 by the Adairs of Kilhilt, one of the most powerful landowners
in Wigtownshire. Over the centuries the Castle has been used
as a home, a local court, a military garrison and a prison. There
is an activity room for families and children. Location: In the centre of Stranraer and within walking
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Stranraer
Ferry Port. Stranraer ferry port terminal is operated by Stena
Line, and offers excellent facilities and services to both passenger
and freight customers. Ferries depart from the east pier of the
terminal while the fast Stena HSS Stranraer to Belfast Catamarans
leave from the western pier. There are 6 ferry crossings a day
to Belfast, with a sailing duration from 2 1/2 hours. Location: On the outskirts of Stranraer. |
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The Cairnryan port is located on the northern
edge of Loch Ryan. Following a major multi-million pound development
by P & O Irish Sea Ferries, Cairnryan ferry port now offers
excellent facilities and services to both passenger ferry and
freight customers. There are 4 ferry crossing a day from Cairnryan
to Larne, with a sailing duration of 1 1/4 hours. In the centre of Cairnryan. |
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The
Southern Upland Way is Scotland's longest walk at 212 miles.
It stretches west to east from Portpatrick, over the Mull of
Galloway, to the North Sea cliffs at Cocksburnspath. It passes
through some of Scotland's most beautiful and varied scenery. www.southernuplandway.com. The Southern Upland Way passes 1 mile south of Stranraer. |
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Castle Kennedy Gardens, Stair Estates, Rephad,
Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway DG9 8BX. Tel: 01776 702024.
Castle Kennedy Gardens are beautifully located between two natural
lochs and extend to 75 acres. They are world famous for rhododendrons,
azaleas and embothriums, and the landscaped gardens of terraces
and avenues are laid out around a circular lily pond. About 8 miles south of Cairnryan. |
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Welcome to our page of Cairnryan
Hotels! Cairnryan is located on the main A77 road, once an
important coach route, now an important ferry terminal linking
Scotland with Northern Ireland. Alongside the ferry port stand
the pretty hillside cottages and houses of Cairnryan. Cairnryan
is the site of a ferry terminal. Visitors to the village can
choose from a range of accommodation including Ailsa Cottage,
Balyett Bed & Breakfast, and Rhins of Galloway, in or close
to the village, details of which can be found below.
