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Castle St John in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland

Castle St John in Scotland
Castle St John Charlotte Street
Stranraer
Dumfries & Galloway
p: +44 (0) 1776 705088
f: +44 (0) 1776 704420
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Castle St John: Medieval tower house built around 1500 by Ninian Adair, one of the most powerful landowners in Wigtonshire. Videos and reconstructions tell the story of the castle from it early days through to its use as a government base during the suppression of the Covenanters and its later role as a town prison. Videos and reconstructions are used to tell the Castle story. A Castle activity booklet helps children and families to explore the building, whilst the "dressing up box" in the activity room provides fun for both children and adult alike, Steep spiral stair case limits disabled access.

Opening times:
Open Easter to mid‐September Monday to Saturday, 10am‐1pm and 2pm‐5pm.

Admission:
Adult, £1.20, Children and Concessions, 60p

With thanks to:
Dumfries & Galloway Museum Service

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Castle St John in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland