Attractions near Stranraer Museum

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Stranraer Museum

55 George Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway DG9 7JP - Scotland, UK

The historic town hall at the heart of the town was built in 1776 and plays home to the municipal museum. A step inside allows visitors to discover a fascinating past of Wigtownshire. One of the oldest ploughs...

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Attractions near Stranraer Museum

A selection of attractions close to Stranraer Museum:

Castle Kennedy Gardens (< 1 Mile)

The Castle Kennedy Gardens, just five miles east of Stranraer and covering 75 acres, are world famous for rhododendrons, azaleas and embothriums. The landscaped gardens...

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Glenwhan Gardens (7.7 Miles)

This garden enjoys a fine elevated position overlooking Luce bay and the Isle of Whithorn. The main part of the garden which was created out...

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Glenluce Abbey (10 Miles)

This abbey was founded in 1192 and is situated in a beautiful and peaceful valley a few miles outside of Stranraer. Once one of...

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Ardwell House and Gardens (13.9 Miles)

These gardens provide the visitor with a lovely walk through a varied landscape. The walk starts with a colourful patio area, then on through an...

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Logan Botanic Gardens (15.3 Miles)

Situated on the most south-westerly tip of Scotland, this colourful and exotic garden benefits from being bathed by the gulf stream. The warm air provides...

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Logan Fish Pond (16.5 Miles)

This unique fish pond is situated on the sea front and has been a popular family attraction since Victorian times. The pond was excavated out...

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Creetown Gem Rock Museum (28.7 Miles)

The Gem Rock is the leading independent museum of its kind in the UK and is renowned worldwide. Crystals, gemstones, minerals, jewellery and fossil, the...

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Cardoness Castle (38.7 Miles)

Located in the southwestern regions of Scotland, this well-preserved example of a 15th Century nobleman’s residence is one of the best of its type in...

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Woodfall Gardens (39.6 Miles)

A peaceful and tranquil garden situated behind the church in the tiny village of Glasserton. The garden, occupies a site of approximately 3 acres has...

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Whithorn Trust (39.9 Miles)

Whithorn is an historic Royal Burgh of Scotland, and from the moment you arrive in the medieval central streets, you will be aware of its...

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Cream O’Galloway (41.8 Miles)

A natural experience for the whole family, in which you can enjoy the indoor adventure playground ‘Smugglers’ Warren’ with its underground tunnels and climbing towers,...

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Souter Johnnie's Cottage (43.6 Miles)

This cottage was the home of John Davidson, village souter (shoemaker), who was the original Souter Johnnie of Robert Burns’ Tam o’ Shanter. Life-sized stone...

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Culzean Castle (44.8 Miles)

Culzean Castle and Country Park has for many years been a popular visitor attraction in this region. The fantastic castle would have once been...

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Broughton House (47.8 Miles)

EA Hornel was one of the world famous ‘Glasgow Boys’ and is renowned as being one of the most famous and gifted writers ever to...

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Mackellan's Castle (47.9 Miles)

The remains of this 16th Century nobleman’s house at the heart of Kirkcudbright illustrate one of the finest pieces of architecture in the region from...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)