Stranraer

British

/ strænˈrɑː /

noun

a market town in SW Scotland, in W Dumfries and Galloway: fishing port with a ferry service to Northern Ireland. Pop: 10 851 (2001)

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Louise recounts a slater called John McWilliam, who fled to Stranraer after being accused of witchcraft for a second time, before going on trial in Edinburgh.

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He also managed Cowdenbeath, Stranraer and Clyde but again went back to Celtic, serving as kit man for almost 20 years.

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Charlie made headlines last year when playing in his club's Scottish Cup clash with Stranraer despite his diagnosis.

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This would cover several rural lines including the West Highlands, Stranraer, Dumfries and the Borders.

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Unite said the 4% pay offer to its 500 members - operating out of depots in Ayr, Arran, Ardrossan, Dumfries, Kilmarnock and Stranraer - was "unacceptable".

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