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Stranraer Bay

Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway · DG9 7LR

Stranraer's waterfront on Loch Ryan, where scattered sea glass turns up along with plenty of old pottery from local dairies.

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About Stranraer Bay

The shore along Stranraer's seafront at the head of Loch Ryan is rocky with small coves, and an easy walk from the town. It isn't a big sea glass beach, but a collector reports pieces scattered all along the waterfront and lots of sea pottery.

Sea glass at Stranraer Bay

A few scattered pieces of white, green and amber glass along the whole waterfront, plus a lot of nice pottery pieces from old local dairies.

Visiting Stranraer Bay

Safety
Check the tide times before you go and head out on a falling tide, so you're never cut off. Keep away from the bottom of cliffs, wear sturdy shoes on rocks, and only take sea glass and other man-made rubbish: pebbles, sand and shells should stay on the beach.
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      Last updated 23 October 2026

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