The Castle of St John, recently renovated, is a medieval tower house, built around 1500 by the Adairs of Kilhilt, one of the most powerful families in Wigtownshire. Over the centuries the Castle has been used as a home, a local court, a military garrison and a prison.
Videos and reconstructions are used to tell the story of the medieval landowners who built and lived in the Castle, the Government troops who used the Castle as their headquarters during the "Killing Times" in the 1680s and the criminals and debtors imprisoned in the Castle during the 19th century.
The Castle of St John sits in a prominent position in the centre of Stranraer. The fascinating story of the Castle and its many inhabitants can be found in the exhibitions on site.
Opening Hours: June - Sept: 10:00 to 13:00, 13:30 to 16:30
Welcome to Stranraer Golf Club, the final golf course designed by the highly esteemed James Braid, who was 5 times Open champion.
Situated in South West Scotland on the shores of Loch Ryan, the 6308 yard parkland course is set on gently undulating ground. It affords...
Castle Kennedy & Gardens is in a part of Scotland surrounded on three sides by the sea, and the influence of the Gulf Stream provides a micro climate not found in many other parts of the United Kingdom. These lavish gardens set in 75 acres of outstanding natural...
Dunskey is a historically listed Edwardian private home built in 1900 and is superbly maintained with all of the original features and much of the decor. The interior features Doric columns in the elegant drawing room, baronial stone fireplace in the hushed and grand...
Portpatrick Golf Club is just a short stroll from the picturesque village of Portpatrick and boasts two superbly maintained courses. Both courses offer spectacular views and on clear days the Isle of Man, Mourne Mountains and Mull of Kintyre can be seen. The Dunskey...
The North West Castle offers visitors a comfortable ion of hotel rooms in Stranraer. Before its transformation into a wonderful castle hotel, it served as the home of one of Scotland's greatest explorers. North West Castle was built in 1820 on the shores of Loch Ryan,...
Dunskey is a historically listed Edwardian private home built in 1900 and is superbly maintained with all of the original features and much of the decor. The interior features Doric columns in the elegant drawing room, baronial stone fireplace in the hushed and grand...
Blinkbonnie's garden and dining room offer panoramic views across Portpatrick towards Ireland and the Mountains of Mourne.
There are 5 en-suite bedrooms all located on the ground floor.
There are 3 doubles and 2 twins all of which have central heating, digital TV...
Set in private gardens above Portpatrick, Fernill Hotel commands stunning views over the village, harbour and Irish Sea. This picture-perfect panorama greets you as you check in to the hotel and is your scenery while you dine or relax over a drink. Most of our...
Castle Kennedy & Gardens is in a part of Scotland surrounded on three sides by the sea, and the influence of the Gulf Stream provides a micro climate not found in many other parts of the United Kingdom. These lavish gardens set in 75 acres of outstanding natural...
Our location set above the quaint and beautiful little fishing village of Portpatrick in a peaceful and unspoilt corner of Southern Scotland is very special. No one who visits us says anything other than " Pictures can’t do justice to this view" it’s just...
Described as one of the most beautiful gardens in Scotland, situated at 300 feet, Glenwhan Garden overlooking Luce Bay and the Mull of Galloway, with clear views to the Isle of Man.
Amazingly more than forty years ago this was wild moorland, but with love, toil and...