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Stranraer casino licence opportunity attracts no interest

The Wigtownshire town was one of 16 areas – and the only Scottish location – given a licence as part of proposals by the Blair government to create a new generation of gambling venues across the UK.

It gave out eight super casino licences, and eight small casino licences, with Stranraer’s being for a small casino.

At the time, councillors felt it might increase tourism from across the Irish Sea, and the area’s former MP Russell Brown predicted it could “kick start” the waterfront’s redevelopment.

Public opinion on whether a casino is right for Stranraer has remained mixed, even with Stena Line and P&O both moving their ferry ports across the loch to Cairnryan.

Andrew Giusti, Conservative councillor for Stranraer and the Rhins, is one who believes a casino “would be a significant addition to Stranraer’s tourism offering”.

He said: “A well-managed casino could contribute positively to the local economy, and offer a new avenue for economic growth and job creation.”


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