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Stranraer, Wigtownshire

Stranraer is a port town in Wigtownshire. Stranraer lies on the shores of Loch Ryan on the northern side of the isthmus joining the Rhins of Galloway to the mainland. The town is within the council area of Dumfries and Galloway.

Primary Name(s): Stranraer
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Wigtownshire
Lat, Long: 54.903641,-5.0275822
Grid Reference: NX 0598 6074
Civil Parish: Stranraer CP
Council Area: Dumfries and Galloway CA
Police Area: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID:  GBPN42876

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Stranraer,_Wigtownshire_42876
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1001935