Tourist / Visitor Attractions in the Rhins, Scotland

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Ryan Centre (Leisure Centres, Cinemas & Theatres)

Address: Fairhurst Road, Stranraer, DG9 7AP. [location map]
Telephone: 01776 703535
Email: lianm@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/dumgal/miniweb.aspx?id=201
Admission: Prices vary depending on activity. Please see website for details.

Leisure centre, cinema and theatre all rolled into one. 25m competition swimming pool, health suite, fitness suite/gym, games hall, cafe and theatre/cinema.
Near to: Stranraer, Leswalt, Castle Kennedy.

Soulseat Loch (Lochs & Reservoirs)

Address: Castle Kennedy, 54.8842416,-4.962189. [location map]
Admission: Free.

An attractive loch you can walk around with access for disabled anglers. There are also remains of 12th century Soulseat Abbey by the herb garden on the South side of the loch.
Near to: Stranraer, Castle Kennedy, Dunragit, Stoneykirk.

Southern Upland Way (Walks)

Address: Portpatrick, 54.842700, -5.120209. [location map]
Website: http://www.southernuplandway.gov.uk
Admission: Free.

The Southern Upland way is a long distance (212 miles!) path that starts at the North end of Portpatrick and takes you all the way to Cockburnspath in the Borders on the East.
Near to: Stranraer, Portpatrick, Leswalt, Castle Kennedy, Dunragit, Stoneykirk.

Stranraer Museum (Museums & Visitor Centres)

Address: 55 George Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JP. [location map]
Telephone: 01776 705088
Website: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums
Admission: Free.

Former town hall now exhibiting various displays centred around Wigtownshire and West Galloway's history. Numerous archaeological finds and historic artefacts. Changing exhibitions throughout the year.
Near to: Stranraer, Leswalt, Castle Kennedy.

Stranraer Town Trail (Castles & Historic Sites, Walks)

Address: Stranraer, 54.906168, -5.031251. [location map]
Website: http://www.stranraer.org
Admission: Free.

You can pick up a leaflet for this walk around Stranraer from the Tourist Information centre. The trail takes you round some of Stranraer's most historic and interesting buildings. Look out for the blue information plaques on walls along the way.
Near to: Stranraer, Leswalt, Castle Kennedy.

Torrs Warren & Ringdoo Point (Beaches & Rocky Shores, Woodlands & Nature Reserves, Walks)

Address: Dunragit, 54.867075, -4.894334. [location map]
Admission: Free.

Waymarked woodland walks are easily accessible from the car park at this Forestry Commission managed forest. You may even spot one of the resident red squirrels or common lizards. Access to Ringdoo Point is possible through Torrs Warren and provides views over Luce Sands.
Near to: Castle Kennedy, Dunragit.

Wig Bay & the Scar (Castles & Historic Sites, Beaches & Rocky Shores, Walks)

Address: Kirkcolm, 54.964960, -5.074697. [location map]
Admission: Free.

The Scar is a sandbank jutting out into Loch Ryan and in summer it is the home of the largest colony of nesting migrant Terns in Dumfries and Galloway. The site is also important to waders. Wig Bay was used as base for flying boats in World War Two. There is a circular walk here that goes from the car park and follows the shoreline until you take a left turn towards Kirkcolm and then back to the car park (see the walks section on the activities page). Notice the beach is littered with huge scallop shells! You may spot jellyfish washed up here and seals sunbathing on rocks in Loch Ryan.
Near to: Leswalt, Kirkcolm.

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