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Welcoming the Challenger of Leith to Stranraer: Marine Sampling Comes to Town
This month, Stranraer has welcomed an eye-catching visitor to its waters—the Challenger of Leith, a working vessel operated by Coastworks Ltd. Based at Fairlie Quay near Largs, the Challenger made a brief but important stop in Stranraer. But why exactly was the Challenger doing here—and why does it matter to Stranraer? What’s Happening? The Challenger…
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Stranraer Oyster Festival Art Project
The Stranraer Oyster Festival, working with Creative Stranraer, would like to commission an artist(s) to create an iconic temporary sculpture that conveys the spirit of the festival and the community of Stranraer in a dynamic and contemporary way.Over the past 9 years the Stranraer Oyster Festival has grown rapidly to become one of the signature…
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‘NOW AND THEN’ SHORELINES COASTAL EXHIBITION
Open Call: NOW AND THEN Shorelines Coastal Exhibition March 2026 Creative Stranraer would like to invite artists living and working in Stranraer and the Rhins to take part in an exhibition celebrating the unique talent within our community. We welcome submissions from artists of all abilities, working in any medium. NOW AND THEN is a…