They were able to develop and exploit the advantages of the Larne -- Stranraer ferry route between Northern Ireland and Scotland which gained importance in World War II .
The BNCR and its successors recognised the potential value of tourism and were influential in its development throughout Northern Ireland .
BNCR were able to develop and exploit the advantages of the Larne -- Stranraer ferry route between Northern Ireland and Scotland which gained importance in World War II .
The BNCR and its successors recognised the potential value of tourism and were influential in its development throughout Northern Ireland .