A Tour of STRANRAER, Scotland | On the Banks of Loch Ryan | SWC300 E6

SOUTH WEST COASTAL 300 E6: A tour of the Scottish town of Stranraer which sits on the banks of Loch Ryan - the so-called gateway to the Rhins of Galloway.
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After a long but glorious drive down Scotland’s south west coastline I arrived in Stranraer & checked into my guest house - which I’ll show you around before heading into the town centre for some dinner. The next morning I headed out nice and early to walk through Agnew Park which is situated right on the edge of Loch Ryan, and after a relaxing stroll along the shore looking out towards the beautiful scenery I headed into the town centre to find the Castle of St John & the High Street.

Agnew Park is a beautiful area and I enjoyed seeing the wildlife, waterfront footpaths and a few monuments and memorials. A short walk away is the harbour where I explain some of the history that attaches Stranraer to the fishing and shipping industries. It’s also another enjoyable scene where people watching and relaxation are likely part of each visit.

My next stop was the Castle of St John in the town centre where sadly just one of the towers remained. Whilst there I tell the story of how Stranraer changed over the centuries, and in particular between the Mediaeval and Victorian periods of time - there’s also a couple of excellent signs in the town square that help me to explain the differences. I love learning about the places I visit so it was really interesting to delve a little bit into the history of Stranraer.

After passing the Queen Victoria monument I enjoyed a stroll down the High Street where I kept my eyes peeled for some historic and eye-pleasing buildings - there were plenty! During the course of the video I also show you my room at the Neptune Rest Guest House and share with you how much I paid for one night’s bed and breakfast. By lunchtime I was ready to check out and continue my adventure on the South West Coastal 300 - next stop Portpatrick! See you there!!

📖 CHAPTERS:
📖 00:00 Intro
📖 00:58 A Night in Stranraer
📖 02:10 Neptune Rest Guest House in Stranraer
📖 03:51 Agnew Park & Loch Ryan
📖 06:35 Stranraer Harbour & History
📖 09:57 Castle of St John & Stranraer History
📖 13:20 Stranraer High Street


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