Port William | |
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![]() View over Port William Harbour | |
Location within Dumfries and Galloway | |
Population | 460 |
OS grid reference | NX338435 |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | NEWTON STEWART |
Postcode district | DG8 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Port William (Scottish Gaelic: Cill na Tràghad) is a fishing village in the parish of Mochrum in the historical county of Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, in Scotland with a population of approximately 460.
Port William has a post office and small general store, a takeaway, a restaurant, a community charity shop and a couple of other stores. Beyond Port William, the nearest shopping is in Whithorn, whilst the nearest supermarkets are in Newton Stewart.
Monreith House, a category A listed Georgian mansion is located 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the village.[1]