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Immerse yourself in Kintyre and Gigha
Kintyre is a long finger of land that stretches south towards Ireland. This beautiful peninsula is packed with great things to see and do, from whisky distilleries to world-class golf courses. Walk the Kintyre Way, visit ruined castles, catch some waves on the surfing beach of Westport and feast on seafood.
Kintyre is also a great base from which to explore some of Argyll’s islands. Sitting three miles west of Kintyre, Gigha is an enchanting small island. It’s the most southerly of the Hebridean islands, famed for its white sandy bays. It also offers walking, cycling and golf. Visit local Kintyre & Gigha website.
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Events & Festivals
Campbeltown Winter Festival
Carradale Music Festival
Campbeltown Malts Festival
Everything there is to see and do in Kintyre and Gigha
Achamore Gardens
Kintyre and Gigha
Gardens
The island of Gigha is home to the beautiful Achamore Gardens., which has 50 acres of natural woodlands and many rare plants and trees,
Active Kintyre
Kintyre and Gigha
Adventure
Active Kintyre will help you have an active, create and unforgettable holiday in Kintyre.
An Ceardach Garden
Kintyre and Gigha
Gardens
Discover this beautiful garden near Campbeltown where five acres of rough grazing and hazel wood has been transformed into a beautiful garden.
Caledonia Way
Kintyre and Gigha
Cycling and mountain biking
The Caledonia Way, National Route 78 of the National Cycle Network, runs from Campbeltown to Inverness.
Campbeltown Heritage Centre
Kintyre and Gigha
Landmarks and attractions
Find out more about Campbeltown at this wonderful heritage centre.
Campbeltown Picture House
Kintyre and Gigha
Music, art and culture
Grade-A listed building is unique, with a Glasgow school art nouveau exterior and an equally impressive and unusual ‘atmospheric style’ interior.
Carradale Bay
Kintyre and Gigha
Beaches and islands
Carradale Bay is a stunning big sandy south-facing beach.
Carnasserie Castle
Kintyre and Gigha
Landmarks and attractions
This magnificent ruined castle is the former home of the first Protestant Bishop of the Isles.
Carradale Bikes & Buggies
Kintyre and Gigha
Cycling and mountain biking
Come and explore the beautiful forest trails of Kintyre with Carradale Bikes and Buggies.
Machrihanish Dunes
Kintyre and Gigha
Golf
The award-winning Machrihanish Dunes shares breathtaking views and a majestic dunescape.
Machrihanish Golf Course
Kintyre and Gigha
Golf
Machrihanish Golf Course near Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula is a classic Scottish links course.
Mallemok Charters
Kintyre and Gigha
Sailing and boating
Sail to the top of Loch Fyne or enjoy a breathtaking trip through the spectacular Kyles of Bute and back.
Mitchell’s Kilkerran (Glengyle) Distillery
Kintyre and Gigha
Distilleries and breweries
The owners of Springbank Distillery re-opened Glengyle so tours can be arranged as part of a visit to Springbank.
The Mull of Kintyre
Kintyre and Gigha
Landmarks and attractions
The Mull of Kintyre is the southwestern-most tip of the Kintyre Peninsula, immortalised by the 1977 hit song "Mull of Kintyre" by Paul McCartney's band of the time, Wings.
Mull of Kintyre Sea Tours
Kintyre and Gigha
Tours, trips and trails
From its base in Campbeltown, Mull of Kintyre Seatours runs regular wildlife-watching trips.
Pete’s Surf School
Kintyre and Gigha
Watersports and diving
Learn to surf on the beautiful Westport Beach on the Kintyre Peninsula with Pete's Surf School & Hire.
Davaar Island
Kintyre and Gigha
Beaches and islands
One of Campbeltown’s hidden gems, Davaar Island, lies at the mouth of Campbeltown Loch.
Dunaverty Castle
Kintyre and Gigha
Landmarks and attractions
The ruined Dunaverty Castle is located at Southend at the southern end of the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll.
Dunaverty Golf Club
Kintyre and Gigha
Golf
Dunaverty Golf Club is situated by the village of Southend in a glorious setting on the south coast of the Kintyre peninsula.
Gigha Gallery
Kintyre and Gigha
Music, art and culture
The Gigha Gallery on the lovely Isle of Gigha is fabulous play to see work by Scottish artists.
Gigha Boats Activity Centre
Kintyre and Gigha
Watersports and diving
Experience the beautiful island of Gigha by bike or by water with Gigha Boats Activity Centre.
Glen Scotia Distillery
Kintyre and Gigha
Distilleries and breweries
Glen Scotia is one of the last three working distilleries surviving in Campbeltown, which at one time rivalled Speyside for the number of distilleries and output of whisky.
Keil Caves
Kintyre and Gigha
Landmarks and attractions
At the southern end of Kintyre, close to Southend, you can explore a number of fascinating historic sites.
Isle of Gigha Golf Club
Kintyre and Gigha
Golf
This is a delightful nine-hole golf course on the picturesque island of Gigha.
Kintyre Way
Kintyre and Gigha
Walking and climbing
Walk the beautiful and unexplored wild Atlantic coast of the Kintyre peninsula with the Kintyre Way.
Largiebaan Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve
Kintyre and Gigha
Wildlife and nature
Largiebaan covers some 1,600 hectares on the west coast of south Kintyre.
Skipness Castle and Walk
Kintyre and Gigha
History and heritage
Skipness Castle stands on the east side of the Kintyre Peninsula near the village of Skipness.
Springbank Distillery
Kintyre and Gigha
Distilleries and breweries
Springbank Distillery is unique. It's the oldest independent family-owned distillery in Scotland.
Tarbert Castle and Walks
Kintyre and Gigha
History and heritage
Tarbert Castle is a scheduled monument of national importance because of the major role which Robert the Bruce King of Scotland played in its reinforcement and enlargement in 1325.
Tarbert Golf Club
Kintyre and Gigha
Golf
Tarbert Golf Club sits at the top of West Loch Fyne on the Kintyre Peninsula. This hilly woodlandcourse has spectacular views over west Loch Tarbert. The nine-hole course has a good mix of par four and par three holes, each with their own character. Visitors are very welcome.
Saddell Bay, Castle and Abbey
Kintyre and Gigha
Beaches and islands
Saddell has a small abbey with a fascinating exhibition of old carved stones, a lovely walk to Saddell Castle and onto Saddle Bay, the stunning sweep of sand and rocks, as featured in the video for Mull Of Kintyre.
Kintyre & Gigha Food Trail
Kintyre and Gigha
Food and drink
Go on a gastronomical journey through Kintyre and Gigha.
Walk Gigha
Kintyre and Gigha
Walking and climbing
Beautiful views in every direction, beaches, wildlife and history - the Isle of Gigha has all this to offer and more.
Westport Beach
Kintyre and Gigha
Beaches and islands
Westport Beach is one of the finest beaches on the west coast of Scotland. Stretching for over six miles to the golfing mecca of Machrihanish,
Whitehouse Studio Art Holidays
Kintyre and Gigha
Music, art and culture
The three and five day courses are based in a substantial rambling and eclectic Arts and Crafts house which is near the village of Tarbert in Kintyre.
Tarbert Seafood Festival
Kintyre and Gigha
A feast of seafood, parades, music and fun situated around Tarbert's stunning natural harbour.
Scottish Series
Kintyre and Gigha
The Scottish Series is a fantastic weekend of yacht racing in Tarbert, Loch Fyne, Argyll.
