Stranraer is a small beautiful town in the County of Wigtownshire in the south of Scotland. Sitting pretty on the shores of Loch Ryan, it is popular holiday destinations amongst those who want to enjoy the lush green countryside, pristine beaches and

spend some quality time amidst tranquil ambiance. Being a major tourist town, there are plenty of Stranraer accommodations available in and around Stranraer, which cater to varied segments of travelers like high end vacationers to backpackers.

Stranraer’s major attraction is the Old Town Hall, built in 1776, that now houses the famous Stranraer Museum with its amazing displays of Victorian Wigtownshire and the town’s polar explorers, Sir John Ross and his nephew James Clark Ross. Visit the Castle of St John, the medieval tower house, built around 1500 by the Adairs of Kilhilt. It has been used as a home, a court, a prison, and a military garrison, the latter during the Killing Times in 1680s. Just a short distance away from Stranraer vacation rentals is the Castle Kennedy Gardens, which is noted for its rhododendrons, azaleas, and embothruims in the grounds of majestic Lochinch Castle. If you are looking for some thrill then head off to the beach, located near Stranraer where you can enjoy swimming, surfing, scuba diving, kayaking, canoeing, sailing and many other exhilarating water sports. Just two hours ferry ride from the town will take you Belfast Ireland. You can also plan exciting excursions to the famous Giant’s Causeway or Bushmill town. Portpatrick, just a short drive, is a popular fishing village, centred on Harbor full of fishing boats. Other places of interest include Culzean Castle and Robert Burn National Heritage Park, which is dedicated to Scotland’s own poet.

Stranraer is known for its restaurants and exciting nightlife. Seafood is immensely popular, but you can also dig in to Thai, American, Chinese, Italian, and French and many others. You can even enjoy fast food and local Scottish snacks. Along the beach and Stranraer vacation homesyou will find many small cafes where you can enjoy your favorite drinks and socialize with locals. In the evening you can drop in a local pub or bar, which serve an array of mouth watering drinks and also organize live music and dance performances till wee hours.