Cairnryan's a small Scottish village overlooking Loch Ryan and's notable today for its large modern ferry port which opened in 1973, originally operated by Townsend Thoresen and now by P&O Ferries, which links Scotland with Larne in Northern Ireland. The village has been of vital importance in maritime history. Overview During World War II, Cairnryan became No.2 Military Port, and three harbour piers and a military railway linking the village with nearby Stranraer were built by the army. Only… (More on Cairnryan)