West End

Settlement in Wigtownshire

Scotland

West End

Tranquil Harbour At Stranraer, viewed from the Breastworks car park on the 12th January.
Tranquil Harbour Credit: Billy McCrorie

West End is a small village located in Wigtownshire, a region in the southwest of Scotland. Situated near the coast, it is part of the larger town of Stranraer and sits approximately 2 miles west of its center. With a population of around 500 residents, West End offers a peaceful and close-knit community environment.

The village is well-connected, with the A77 road passing close by, providing easy access to the surrounding areas. It is also serviced by regular bus routes, making it convenient for residents to travel to nearby towns or commute to work.

West End boasts beautiful natural surroundings, with rolling hills and breathtaking coastal views. The area attracts nature enthusiasts, who can enjoy scenic walks along the nearby Loch Ryan or explore the nearby Galloway Forest Park, which offers a variety of outdoor activities.

Local amenities in West End include a small primary school, offering education for young children in the local area. There is also a village hall, which serves as a community hub for social events and gatherings. Despite its small size, there are a few shops and services available, including a convenience store and a post office.

For additional amenities and services, residents of West End can easily access the nearby town of Stranraer, which offers a wider range of shops, supermarkets, healthcare facilities, and leisure activities.

Overall, West End provides a tranquil and picturesque place to live, with its charming community atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings.

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West End Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.912145/-5.042032 or Grid Reference NX0561. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tranquil Harbour At Stranraer, viewed from the Breastworks car park on the 12th January.
Tranquil Harbour
At Stranraer, viewed from the Breastworks car park on the 12th January.
Stranraer Harbour With the Breastworks car park on the left.
Stranraer Harbour
With the Breastworks car park on the left.
Grassland above Stranraer With the head of Loch Ryan.
Grassland above Stranraer
With the head of Loch Ryan.
A corner of the course at Stranraer Golf Club Adjacent to the A718 Stranraer to Kirkcolm road. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NX0363">NX0363</a>
A corner of the course at Stranraer Golf Club
Adjacent to the A718 Stranraer to Kirkcolm road. See also NX0363
Leswalt Road, Stranraer On the A718 Stranraer to Kirkcolm road
Leswalt Road, Stranraer
On the A718 Stranraer to Kirkcolm road
McCulloch's Point, Stranraer Viewed from the end of Broadstone Road.
McCulloch's Point, Stranraer
Viewed from the end of Broadstone Road.
Notice on the shores of Loch Ryan At the end of Broadstone Road, where the coastal path to McCulloch's Point starts.
Notice on the shores of Loch Ryan
At the end of Broadstone Road, where the coastal path to McCulloch's Point starts.
"Millennium Centre", George Street, Stranraer Home of Stranraer's 400 year old charter market
"Millennium Centre", George Street, Stranraer
Home of Stranraer's 400 year old charter market
West mole of Stranraer Harbour
West mole of Stranraer Harbour
A little beach and a lot of sealoch! At high tide, only 10 metres of beach fall into this grid square. Adjoins Broadstone Road, Stranraer. Loch Ryan in the background.
A little beach and a lot of sealoch!
At high tide, only 10 metres of beach fall into this grid square. Adjoins Broadstone Road, Stranraer. Loch Ryan in the background.
Castle of St John, Stranraer A medieval tower house dating from about 1500, in the centre of Stranraer. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/dumgal/MiniWeb.aspx?id=180&menuid=2805&openid=2802" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/dumgal/MiniWeb.aspx?id=180&menuid=2805&openid=2802">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> In the foreground are the "Tide merks", modern sculptures depicting aspects of life in Stranraer.
Castle of St John, Stranraer
A medieval tower house dating from about 1500, in the centre of Stranraer. LinkExternal link In the foreground are the "Tide merks", modern sculptures depicting aspects of life in Stranraer.
Stranraer Ferry Port Stena Line ferries to Belfast
Stranraer Ferry Port
Stena Line ferries to Belfast
Belmont Road, Stranraer Post-war development
Belmont Road, Stranraer
Post-war development
Stranraer Harbour This is shown from the waterfront between the East and West piers.  A ferry leaves for Northern Ireland.
Stranraer Harbour
This is shown from the waterfront between the East and West piers. A ferry leaves for Northern Ireland.
Train for Carlisle at Stranraer Town station. BR Standard class 4-6-0 about to depart from the former Stranraer (Town) railway station on the now closed line to Carlisle.
Train for Carlisle at Stranraer Town station.
BR Standard class 4-6-0 about to depart from the former Stranraer (Town) railway station on the now closed line to Carlisle.
Stranraer locomotive sheds. Former LMS locos await the day's roster.
Stranraer locomotive sheds.
Former LMS locos await the day's roster.
Stranraer (Harbour) station
Stranraer (Harbour) station
Agricultural buildings north of Stranraer Not quite sure what they are being used for. Seen from the A718. Loch Ryan in the distance.
Agricultural buildings north of Stranraer
Not quite sure what they are being used for. Seen from the A718. Loch Ryan in the distance.
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West End is located at Grid Ref: NX0561 (Lat: 54.912145, Lng: -5.042032)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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