Lochnaw Castle

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Lochnaw Castle is a 16th-century tower house five miles from the town of Stranraer, in the historical county of Wigtownshire. Scotland. The spectacularly located "castle" incorporates a fortalice torhous. The "central" square tower 5 stories high formed part of the "New" Castle. ()

Alternative names: Built: XVI centuryCoordinates: 54°55'11"N, 5°8'4"W

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Lochnaw Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castle of St John, Killantringan Lighthouse, Loch Ryan, Cairnryan Harbour.

4.4 miE
Forts and castles, Museum, Military museum
Castle of St John, Stranraer
113 min walk • The Castle of St John, also known as Stranraer Castle, is an early 16th-century L-plan tower house in the centre of Stranraer, in Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland. It was built by the Adairs of Kilhilt c.1510.
4 miS
Lighthouse
Killantringan Lighthouse
103 min walk • Killantringan Lighthouse is a lighthouse located near Portpatrick in Dumfries and Galloway, south-west Scotland. The light came into operation in 1900, and served as a waypoint in the North Channel of the Irish Sea.
5.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch Ryan
142 min walk • Loch Ryan is a Scottish sea loch that acts as an important natural harbour for shipping, providing calm waters for ferries operating between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
5.6 miNE
Harbor
Cairnryan Harbour, Cairnryan
143 min walk • Cairnryan Harbour is a roll-on ferry terminal on Loch Ryan in south west Scotland north of Stranraer. In World War II it was developed as an emergency west coast port facility, in case Liverpool or the Clyde ports were put out of commission by enemy action.
4.5 miE
54°53'59"N • 5°1'31"W
Ryan Centre, Stranraer
116 min walk • Spa, Theater
5 miE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stair Park, Stranraer
128 min walk • Stair Park is a public park and football stadium in the town of Stranraer, Scotland and is the home of Stranraer F.C. It is owned by Dumfries and Galloway Council and is situated next to the London Road and the railway line in the town.