Portpatrick is a picturesque seaside village and civil parish on the west coast of the Rhins of Galloway peninsula in Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland.
It sits on a stunning bay with colorful pastel houses, a small harbor, and dramatic coastal cliffs overlooking the Irish Sea.
Historically, it was a key ferry port due to its proximity to Northern Ireland (about 21 miles / 34 km to Donaghadee), serving as the shortest sea route

This shows the harbour entrance from the lighthouse on a murky May afternoon.,,,,,,, HWW to all.