Portpatrick is a fishing and holiday resort in Dumfries and Galloway situated on the south-west coast of Scotland close to the Rhins of Galloway. The village dates back to c1500 with the ruins of Dunskey Castle on the clifftop to the south and the roofless remains of the Old Parish Church with its circular tower. Portpatrick’s first pier was built in 1774 and was the main port for trade with Ireland during the 17th and 18th centuries, however, the harbour became unsuitable for the large steamships and in the 1860’s trade moved to neighbouring Stranraer. Portpatrick is a beautiful resort and is a popular tourist destination complete with shops, a selection of holiday accommodation, hotels and restaurants. At the southern end of the village are the small harbour Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Pottery, pleasure and fishing boat-trips are offered from the harbour. The Southern Upland Way is a well-known 212 mile walk starting from Portpatrick, walking though forest and moorland heading east to Cockburnspath in Berwickshire, the route takes in picturesque scenery, wildlife and ancient historical features including standing stones, hut circles and cairns. Nearby attractions include an 18-hole championship golf course on the shores of Lochryan, Castle Kennedy and Gardens, Logan Botanic Garden and Creetown Gem Rock Museum with exhibits from all over the world.
Camping
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Commercial Inn
Crown Hotel
Harbour House Hotel
Restaurant
Campbell’s Restaurant
Crown Hotel
Fernhill Hotel
Harbour House Hotel
School
Shops
Green Gillie Country Shop
The Fruit Shop
Nancy Paterson
John Gillespie & Sons Ltd
Lighthouse Pottery
The Port Pantry
The Copper Wheel
Places to Stay near Portpatrick
Portpatrick Hotel (0.18 miles)
We are blessed with having some beautiful ... More | visit website
Dunskey Guest House (0.18 miles)
Fernhill Hotel (0.18 miles)
With breath taking views over the village and harbour of the picturesque village of Portpatrick, Fernhill Hotel is the best place in the area to relax and enjoy the fantastic views, play the superb golf ... More | visit website
Cross Haven Guest House (5.39 miles)
Mick and Gayle Holmes guarantee you a warm welcome on your arrival at Cross Haven. It is a beautiful Victorian villa refurbished by us to a high standard. Formerly a ... More
Fernlea Guest House (5.39 miles)
Close to Stranraer’s town centre and ferry port, this charming family-run bed and breakfast is housed in an attractive, stone-built Victorian property, boasting fine original woodwork and ceilings. With just 3 rooms, ... More
Abonny Guest House (5.46 miles)
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 ... More
Torrs Warren Country House Hotel (5.48 miles)
A quiet family run hotel ideal for the ferry to Ireland or exploring the Rhins in the southwest of Scotland. We have a licensed bar and restaurant and all the ... More
Marine House Hotel (5.50 miles)
Jim & Fiona Wood welcome you to the Marine House Hotel website. Our well furnished and decorated hotel is in the town of Stranraer, in the southwest of Scotland. We ... More
The Swan Inn (5.56 miles)
Lakeview Guest House (5.57 miles)
Ideally situated on Stranraer seafront, just 5 minutes walk from the town centre, train station and ferry terminal, this family-run guest house with free Wi-Fi is conveniently located for an enjoyable ... More
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