Port William: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Port William is a small fishing village in the county of Wigtownshire in south west Scotland. At present it comes under the administrative authority of Dumfries and Galloway. It is surrounded by the smaller villages of Elrig, Mochrum and Monreith.

The village at present has a population of approximately 460, and lies 23 miles south of the town of Stranraer, on the coast of Luce Bay. It looks directly over to the Mull of Galloway, the most southerly point of the Scottish mainland.

On a clear day, both the Isle of Man, and Ireland are visible from the rugged coastline.