Sandhead

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Parking area on the sea front at Sandhead
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Parking area on the sea front at Sandhead
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The road to Balgreggan Extensive private wood on the left.
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Snow on the shore and lying on the sea at Sandhead. A heavy snow shower fell on the sand when the tide was out. The incoming tide lifted the snow on top of the water. A rare sight for somewhere that gets snow about once every two or three years.
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Road junction near Sandhead Taken from the road Balgreggan looking towards the B7042 Portpatrick to Sandhead road.
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North West Castle Hotel

North West Castle Hotel

3 out of 5
Port Rodie Stranraer Scotland
The price is S$111 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
S$111
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stranraer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (884 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Mar, 2026

North West Castle Hotel
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
Heugh Road Stranraer Scotland
The price is S$100 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
S$100
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Stranraer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (530 reviews)
Check in was quick and easy, staff were friendly and polite, room was clean and tidy, dinner was nice, only downside I can say, is the TV was tiny

Reviewed on 3 Mar, 2026

The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality
The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

3 out of 5
7 NORTH CRESCENT Stranraer Scotland
The price is S$71 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
S$71
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Stranraer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro
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Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods

Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods

3.5 out of 5
6 Mains of Park Newton Stewart Scotland
Stay at this golf cabin in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free parking, a golf course and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Luce Sands and Glenluce Abbey are located ...
Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods
Newton Stewart-sleeps 6-pool-parking-pet Friendly

Newton Stewart-sleeps 6-pool-parking-pet Friendly

3 out of 5
Newton Stewart Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies.
Newton Stewart-sleeps 6-pool-parking-pet Friendly
Longforth Farm Cottage

Longforth Farm Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Newton Stewart Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Luce Sands and Glenluce Abbey are located ...
Longforth Farm Cottage
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