Author: Erin Aitchison
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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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Creative Placemaking in Stranraer
Recently, the What We Do Now Network released a case study of Creative Placemaking in Stranraer. WWDN is working to develop and publish a comprehensive collection of case studies on creative placemaking projects. These studies serve as a valuable resource for members, offering insights into the diverse approaches taken in communities towards long-term goals. In…
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Hubbub with Creative Stranraer!
HUBBUB: Play it, Stitch it, Draw it, Make it! The community is at the heart of Creative Stranraer we are excited to announce the launch of our new creative play activity “Hubbub”. Hubbub is a place for everyone, anyone and families to come and be creative, whether you think it is something you have a…
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Stranraer ‘Harbourland’
An update on the next phase of Stranraer’s waterfront development project by Maya Rose Edwards. The Stove and Creative Stranraer have been commissioned by Dumfries and Galloway Council to use creative placemaking techniques to involve the local communities of Stranraer in the rethinking of the town’s waterfront spaces as part of a major regeneration effort…
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Raise The Sails – Stranraer’s Waterfront
The Stove and Creative Stranraer have been commissioned by Dumfries and Galloway Council to use creative placemaking techniques to involve the local communities of Stranraer in the rethinking of the town’s waterfront spaces as part of a major regeneration effort following the ending of the ferry service to Belfast in 2011. In November 2023 we…