Stranraer and the area known as the Rhinns of Galloway is an excellent
destination for
conferences,
meetings and
events, its proximity and transport connections to Ireland making it particularly popular for
meetings involving both British and Irish delegates.
Lying at the head of Loch Ryan, Stranraer is a busy harbour and ferry port, and what with the Rhinns stretching over 25 miles there is plenty of dramatic coastline where adventurous delegates can indulge in land and water-based
teambuilding events and
corporate activities in a varied and breathtaking landscape. Stranraer and its neighbouring towns and villages provide the perfect setting for secluded
conferences,
corporate events and intimate
weddings given its historic charm and Scottish character, many
venues combining both business and pleasure being also a popular tourist destination.
Stranraer is easy to reach via the A75 from the M6/A74(M) or from Glasgow using the M77/A77 route, via good rail links including London via Glasgow, via ferry from Belfast and via flights into Glasgow Prestwick or Glasgow airports for international conference delegates.
Several civic and community venues offer flexible meeting spaces such as Lochans Village Hall which has capacity for up to 278 delegates, Leswalt Memorial Hall which accommodates up to 150 delegates, Glenluce Hall also with capacity for 150 delegates and Kirkcolm Public Hall which caters for 247 delegates for meetings and events. Academic venue Stranraer Academy offers a conference suite whilst the Millenium Centre is a multi-purpose facility with large space suited to conferences, training or hospitality events, meetings and exhibitions having capacity for up to 550 delegates. The Ryan Leisure Centre provides a theatre and conference rooms alongside sport and leisure facilities whilst hotel and golf club Lagganmore is ideally suited to corporate golf events and meetings for small to medium size delegates groups. Stranraer hotels providing first class conference and banqueting facilities include the Fernhill Hotel, with a beautiful setting in Portpatrick offering a private meeting room for small delegate groups, and country house hotel Torrs Warren which is ideal for weddings and corporate functions. An unusual venue is the Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel, a functioning 1815 lighthouse with the comforts of a luxury hotel set in 20 acres of grounds with awe-inspiring views of the spectacular coastline. The North West Castle Hotel makes a splendid conference centre for meetings and events having a spacious suite able to accommodate up to 180 delegates whilst Knockinaam Lodge, set in an exquisite country location, is the perfect hideaway location for romantic weddings, conference retreats, teambuilding activities and corporate hospitality events.