Castle of St. John

A splendid centrepiece for the town.

This large, square fortified tower house is much bigger and in better condition than I expected, albeit there was some scaffolding around it when we visited the town. It certainly makes an impressive...

A splendid centrepiece for the town.

This large, square fortified tower house is much bigger and in better condition than I expected, albeit there was some scaffolding around it when we visited the town. It certainly makes an impressive...

An interesting Medieval Tower with great views from the top.

We came across this interesting medieval attraction whilst spending a short visit to Stranraer. it is situated in the centre of the town and has a number of floors accessed by a wide spiral staircase....

An interesting Medieval Tower with great views from the top.

We came across this interesting medieval attraction whilst spending a short visit to Stranraer. it is situated in the centre of the town and has a number of floors accessed by a wide spiral staircase....

Lovely views from the top

There's not masses which could be done with the building but it has been made as interesting as possible with information about the various uses it was put to over the years.