The sidings in this view at Stranraer have not seen

any use for a long time. The decay around the station was much in evidence and was largely due to the closure of the port in 2011 following the opening of a purpose built facility named Loch Ryan Port, near Cairnryan some five miles away. This left the station in a difficult position as its location and purpose was largely due to the ferry traffic to and from Ireland. ScotRail immediately reduced train services and a bus link now connects the station with Lock Ryan Port; not nearly as convenient as getting off the train and straight on to the ferry!