Castle of St. John, Medieval tower castle in Stranraer, Scotland.
The Castle of St. John stands as a stone L-shaped tower house with thick walls and multiple floors in the center of Stranraer.
Built around 1510 by the Adairs of Kilhilt, the castle later served as a military garrison during the religious conflicts of the 1680s.
The castle museum presents exhibitions about medieval Scottish life, featuring displays about local landowners and regional military operations through centuries.
Visitors can access the castle Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 16:30, with parking facilities available near the entrance.
The structure functioned as a courthouse, police station, prison, and Air Raid Precautions base during World War II throughout its existence.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Location: Stranraer
Inception: 16 century
Address: Charlotte Street, Stranraer, DG9 7EJ DG9 7RT DG9 7RT
Website: https://dgculture.co.uk/venue/castle-of-st-john-stranraer
GPS coordinates: 54.90444,-5.02611
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:35
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