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Stranraer: Town
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The name of the three central streets in Stranraer, Market Street, Harbour Street and Fisher Street, reveal much about the town's historical and economic origins. The original town house was built during the late eighteenth century, but was enlarged and renovated in 1855. A corn exchange was added to the town house in 1840. The
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Over the years, Stranraer has served as a market town, seaport, garrison town and administrative centre. Today it is an ideal focal point for those with leisure time to spend in the town and in the surrounding gentle countryside.
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Stranraer and the surrounding area is the perfect vacation destination for the outdoor enthusiast. Take a walking tour of the town along the Town Trail, which begins at the Castle of St. John. This castle was built in 1510 for the Adairs of Kinhilt, the founders of the town. Throughout the centuries, this has been the home of a feudal lord, a government garrison and a county jail. From the top of the castle, the view of the Stranraer and the surrounding countryside will take your breath away. You can sit here all day just taking in the sights and sounds.
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The town of Stranraer has largely been thought of only as a ferry port in recent times. However, it used to be part of the Grand tour of Europe and is a wonderful place to visit.
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Abonny Guest House is a family bed and breakfast accommodation situated close to Stranraer town centre, ferry, rail and bus terminals. The guest house is totally non-smoking and offers both en-suite and standard bedrooms all of which have colour tv, hairdryer, and courtesy tray. A warm welcome awaits you from your hosts Jim and Liz Harvey.
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The Castle of St. John is a grim 16th century towerhouse in the very centre of Stranraer. It was used as a government base during the Killing Times of the 1680s and was later converted into the town jail.
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