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Port William


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Port William

Port William Harbour (Scotland) seen here on 19th May 2009.

Port William is an example of a planned village, lying on the eastern shore of Luce Bay in Galloway, founded by Sir William Maxwell of Monreith in 1770. The harbour, built for the convenience of his tenant farners was one of the first in western Galloway.

Port William can be reached from Glasgow by the A77 to Stranraer, then the A75 eastwards, turning off right in to the Machars at Glenluce. From the south and east follow the A75 westwards and turn left in to the Machars at Newton Stewart.