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Rhins of Galloway

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In modern times the peninsula consists of a patchwork of farms running the full length of the land. Increasingly the area is diversifying into tourism as small scale farming becomes less economically viable. The natural environment of the area, with its long rugged coastline and numerous small bays
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The natural geography of the Rhins has led directly to the use of the area for development: the entire peninsula acts as a huge breakwater against the currents of the North Channel and, to a lesser extent, the Atlantic. This creates relatively calm and safe navigable waters in Loch Ryan and Luce Bay.
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The land narrows significantly north of the Mull, south of Rhins, forming an isthmus dividing two bays (the East and West Tarbets). In ancient times boats were brought ashore and moved across the isthmus by human resources, with the aid of log rollers and lubrication—all this effort aimed to avoid
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on the western coast of the peninsula were used for centuries as a local source of salt. Kelp harvesting became increasingly popular, both for local uses and also exported for use in chemical production. Sands, silts and gravels, common to all glaciated alluvial areas were frequently quarried.
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activities, with flying boats operating from the Loch side of the peninsula at RAF Station Wig Bay, as well as RAF Station Stranraer. RAF Corsewall operated north of Kirkcolm and was mainly used as a training school for flying boats. The bombing range in
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both allowing the export of local farming produce (thus encouraging farming for production rather than subsistence) and also import of materials and goods not common to the area. The importance of the area's proximity to
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in the south, the sea heavily influences the land. The coastal landscape varies: the west coast has steep, rugged cliffs and occasional inlets, but the calmer eastern coast has sandy beaches and a softer landscape.
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The southernmost point of the Rhins is also the southernmost point in Scotland, the Mull of Galloway. Here the land and rocky cliffs support a diverse range of animals and plants, with the Mull area designated a
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Having been settled from ancient times, the area has a long history, forming part of the western kingdoms that collectively ruled most of western Scotland, parts of Ireland and the Isle of Man. The
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attracts some tourism. The relatively sparse population is also a key asset, in a time when many tourist locations are suffering over-popularity. The natural environment of the area saw the
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led to significant infrastructure being developed, most notably the link to the railway network, which was laid to Portpatrick to ensure a fast passage for the mail boat to
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at Ardwell Point. They built substantial fortifications, like the one between East and West Tarbet, which defends the Mull of Galloway against marauders from the north.
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were commemorated by the name of a farm, Drumbreddan, "the ridge of the Britons". Their chieftains lived in hill-forts, like that of Dunman, "fort of gables",
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and thus receive a lot of rainfall (around 1,000 millimetres or 40 inches per year); this has led to the peninsula being principally used for
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west to the Rhins, terminating at Stranraer on the southwestern tip of Loch Ryan, leading some to argue that if Agricola did attack
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begins in the Rhins at Portpatrick and winds its way through the area on its long journey east across Scotland to its finish at
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which was (and to a lesser extent still is) used by the RAF as an airfield for bombing target practice out in Luce Bay
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and beef production. As the land is almost surrounded by sea, its temperature is significantly stabilised by the
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is a double-headed peninsula in southwestern Scotland. It takes the form of a hammerhead projecting into the
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Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland: A Survey of Scottish Topography, Statistical, Biographical, and Historical
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near Portpatrick, built in the 16th century by the Adairs of Kilhilt, with now only the remains remaining
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As communications improved the wealth of the area improved, with the sea links to
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Resources in the area were traditionally used locally and increasingly exported.
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on the west coast. Other villages are dotted up and down the peninsula, including
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was used extensively throughout the second world war, with facilities based at
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that changes from a basic subsistence crofting lifestyle would be noted.
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in the east. With around 50 miles (80 km) of coastline running from
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For smaller islands, usually districts in their own right, see
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at the head of Loch Ryan and the small tourist village of
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navigating around the Mull with its dangerous currents.
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View over the isthmus joining the Rhins to the mainland
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was in Britain in 81 AD, a road was built from
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Index

Rinns of Islay
Peninsula
View over the isthmus joining the Rhins to the mainland
Wigtownshire
Dumfries & Galloway
Mull of Galloway
Irish Sea
Corsewall
Mull of Galloway
Wigtownshire
Loch Ryan
Luce Bay
Stranraer
Portpatrick
Kirkcolm
Leswalt
Lochans
Stoneykirk
Sandhead
Ardwell
Drummore

North Channel
Loch Ryan
Luce Bay
Stranraer
Torrs Warren
westerlies
Atlantic
farming

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