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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.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

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

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

Arbroath were promoted to the Scottish Championship after beating Stranraer 4-0 on 12 April to clinch the title.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025

Megan said moving from Stranraer to Glasgow had been fundamental in getting her life back on track.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

Having given the statement of Israel Stakes in extenso, I shall append a short memorandum from Dr. Easterling, now practising at Stranraer.

From The Mystery of Cloomber by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

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