Cairnryan is a small Scottish village in Wigtownshire in Dumfries and Galloway on the eastern shore of Loch Ryan. The village is important in maritime history.
Cairnryan is notable for its two modern ferry terminals connecting Scotland to Northern Ireland. The first opened in 1973, originally operated by Townsend Thoresen and now by P&O Ferries links Scotland with the port of Larne. The second at Old House Point is operated by Stena Line linking to the port of Belfast.
Stranraer railway station provides trains run by First ScotRail to Ayr and Glasgow Central.
