What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Stranraer, Castle Street as No Class (event) (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Stranraer Castle, located on Castle Street, was originally built by the Earls of Douglas in the 14th century and later held by the Crown following the defeat of the Douglases in the late 15th century. It is remembered for its strategic position controlling the southern approach to Galloway and its role in the conflicts between Scottish nobles and the monarchy.
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Places near here
Stranraer, Castle Street, King's Arms HotelHotel (period Unassigned) · 11 yd
Castle of St JohnCastle · 32 yd
Stranraer, George Street, Castle of Saint JohnBarracks (17th Century), Castle (medieval), Prison (17th Century) · 38 yd
Stranraer, Castle Street, GeneralGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 43 yd
Stranraer, Harbour Street, Tourist Information CentreInformation Centre (modern) · 56 yd
Stranraer, Harbour Street/strand StreetNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 103 yd
Mull Of Galloway TrailVisitor information · 108 yd
Loch Ryan Coastal PathVisitor information · 109 yd
Stranraer, Bridge Street, GeneralGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 112 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Reverend John LivingstonMemorial · 168 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Stranraer MuseumMuseum · 183 yd
Stranraer, Thistle StreetNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 196 ydOther information
Photo: Billy McCrorie · CC BY-SA 2.0