Alex Coomber
The Road to Northern Ireland. Ayr to Stranraer. 52 Miles. Ayr, Dalrymple, Maybole, Girvan, Pinmore, Barrhill, Glenwhilly, New Luce and Stranraer Harbour. Built by 3 separate railway companies. The long and winding line from Ayr to Stranraer took 21 years to complete whilst its early years were marked by financial difficulties and temporary closure. It's later years brought a reprieve from the Beeching Axe.