Cycling infrastructure installed at the Gateway to Galloway Tourist Information and Community Hub

Stranraer Development Trust has recently installed a bike shelter, 12 bike racks, a repair station, and 12 heated lockers at the Gateway to Galloway Tourist Information and Community Hub.  While the outside infrastructure is free to use, there will...

Stranraer Development Trust in partnership with D&G Employability Hub

Pop along and join us for an informal chat over a cup of tea or coffee to hear about the fantastic provision currently available. The hub is located at 31 Queen Street , Stranraer Town, Stranraer, DG9 7LQ. Opening Hours: Monday and Tuesday 9am-2pm...
Oyster Bar at Stranraer Oyster Festival

Stranraer Oyster Festival delivers a £1.7 million economic boost

Three day oyster festival generated £1.7 million local economic impact Attendance was up 6% on 2019, despite heavy rain and extreme weather warnings Local businesses credit the festival with encouraging product and service development The return of...
Tristan Hugh-Jones at 2019 ShuckOff

Get Tae Shuck! The ShuckOff Returns

The Scottish Oyster Shucking Championship returns after two year break  Scottish chefs and seafood professionals invited to compete to win the ShuckOff title The winner will go on to represent Scotland at the World Championships in Galway The...
Tony Singh at Stranraer Oyster Festival

Tony Singh Appointed Stranraer Oyster Festival Ambassador

Scotland’s spice king, Tony Singh, has been appointed Chef Ambassador of Stranraer Oyster Festival in recognition of his support for the festival and his engagement with the community of Stranraer. Tony was the headline chef the last time the...
Clodagh McKenna to star at Stranraer Oyster Festival 2022

TV Chef Clodagh McKenna at Stranraer Oyster Festival 2022

Celebrity chef and TV presenter Clodagh McKenna is set to wow the crowds attending Stranraer Oyster Festival 2022 as the event makes a triumphant return to scenic Stranraer after a two year wait. The much-loved resident chef of ITV’s This Morning...