Campbeltown & Kintyre

Scotland's Adventure Coast & Home to the Scenic Kintyre 66 Route

Exploring one of Scotland's most scenic regions couldn't be easier. The exciting Kintyre 66 (K66) route takes in all six regions of this beautiful west coast peninsula, inclduing Campbeltown; one of the largest towns in Argyll.

Kintyre is also a great base from which to enjoy walking such as the long-distance Kintyre Way, visit ruined castles, catch some waves on Westport beach and feast on seafood.

It is also possible to explore some of Argyll’s islands. Why not take a trip to Gigha. 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 great walking and cycling spots.

Gaelic in Scotland

The indigenous language of Argyll contains great richness of expression.  Here we have shared a phrase from local Gaelic poetry about Kintyre.

Collected in Southend by Nils M. Holmer

Ó gu bheil mi trom fo smalain (Oh heavy is the grief that lies upon me)

’S trom mo cheum an déidh na fearainn (Heavy is my step after (leaving) the land)

With thanks to partners CHARTS

Kintyre 01
Kintyre 66
DESTINATIONS 01
The Kintyre 66 & Kintyre Way
CASTLE 01
9 medieval castles
WHISKY White 01
4 distilleries
SEAFOOD 01
4 fishing harbours
Golf 01
6 golf courses
WATERBODY 01
Surfing and watersports

Explore Campbeltown & Kintyre

What are you looking for?
Background image - 6.jpg
Argyll Chefs Table

At Argyll Chefs Table, our team is dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience, driven by our unwavering passion for culinary excellence. Led by...

Argyll & Bute

Tel: 07542127635

Discover more
Background image - Header Image
Kintyre Express

Kintyre Express is a fast passenger ferry service which opens up Scotland and Northern Ireland for you to explore.  Our service links Campbeltown in Kintyre,...

Campbeltown Harbour
Argyll
Scotland

Tel: (+44) 1586 555 895

Discover more
Background image - Liveargyll.Aqualibriumcampbeltown.81
Live Argyll - Aqualibrium, Campbeltown

Aqualibrium Leisure Centre is situated on Kinloch Green in Campbeltown, offering spectacular views of Campbeltown Bay. The centre incorporates a swimming poo...

Kinloch Road
Campbeltown
Argyll
PA28 6EG

Tel: 01586 551212

Discover more
Background image - Vichall Campbeltown (28 Of 34)
Live Argyll - Victoria Hall, Campbeltown

As a multi-functional facility, Victoria Hall offers the perfect setting for a wide range of events including concerts, sporting events, weddings, exhibition...

Campbeltown
Argyll
PA28 6AG

Tel: 01586 551212

Discover more
Background image -  Louise Oppenheimer studio  showing wool blending.jpeg
Artmap Argyll

Artmap Argyll is a network of Artists who work across Argyll, from Kintyre in the south, up to Ballachulish in the north and out to the Isle of Tiree. Our me...

No 1 Balliebeg
Castleton
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RU

Tel: 07708461081

Discover more
Background image - kintyre_way_1.jpg
Kathy Cameron Tour Guide & Driver

Let me take you on a bespoke and personal tour of my native Scotland, which I love so much.

 

We can discover Scotland’s rich history and visit distillerie...

15 Arkland, Inveraray, Argyll
PA32 8UD

Tel: +44 (0) 7775691641

Discover more
Background image - The Steading At Barmore
The Steading at Barmore

The Steading at Barmore
Stonefield
Tarbert
PA29 6YJ

Tel: 01880 820222

Email us
Background image - Bellochantuy Beach Park
Bellochantuy Beach Park

Bellochantuy Beach Holiday Park
Bellochantuy
Campbeltown
Argyll
PA28 6QE

Tel: 0777 425 2449

Email us

Book direct for your stay in Argyll & the Isles

Hotels, B&Bs, Cottages & Self Catering
Book your accommodation direct
Browse and book now
loch_melfort_hotel_coast.jpg
Self Catering
Book your accommodation direct
Browse and book now
4.7_living_room.jpg
Background image - Waa Background
Kintyre 66 Route Map
Download Map
Background image - MountainBiking4_Kintyre_StephenSweeneyPhotography.jpg

Visit Campbeltown & Kintyre

Scotland's Adventure Coast

Unhurried, unspoiled and unforgettable. Explore Campbeltown and Kintyre to experience a place like no other. We have created the K66 route to help you navigate your way.

The Kintyre 66 is a 66 mile loop, with 6 spurs allowing you to venture even further to uncover this beautiful peninsula at a pace that suits you.

Once proclaimed the whisky capital of the world, Campbeltown is the main town on the peninsula. There are now three distilleries for the whisky enthusiast to savour, a museum, heritage centre, swimming pool and cinema, so there’s something for all the family.

The beautiful Kintyre peninsula is studded with small villages, pre-historic and Celtic archaeology, abundant wildlife and remarkable beaches.

Walk the Kintyre Way, drive or cycle the Kintyre 66 route, visit ruined castles, catch some waves at Westport beach or feast on fresh 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.

Want to know more about the Kintyre 66 loop?

Check out our useful FAQs >

TARBERT

The fishing heritage is of utmost importance to the personality and character of the village

Explore
Tarbert Harbour Marina
ISLE OF GIGHA

Small in size with sandy beaches and clear turquoise seas and many archaeological and historic sites to be discovered. 

Explore
Gigha Aerial Ferry Rh
KNAPDALE

Knapdale is a place sculpted by the great forces of nature and it’s here that beavers have been reintroduced into Scotland. 

Explore
Knapdale Beavers
KILMARTIN GLEN

Considered to have one of the most important concentrations of Neolithic and Bronze Age remains in Scotland.

Explore
Kilmartin Standing Stone (1)
Background image - Waa Background
The 6 Main Areas of Kintyre

 
West Kintyre
Enjoy the Atlantic coast of Kintyre, with thundering waves and
unmissable sunsets over the islands of Gigha, Cara, Jura and Islay,
not to mention glimpses of Ireland to the south. Historic sites,
beautiful beaches and places to eat, take your time and enjoy!
 
Campbeltown
Towards the southern end of Kintyre and overlooking the famous Campbeltown Loch, The Wee Toon offers a myriad of activities 
including famous 10k races, live music and festivals, world famous
 malt whiskies, an island that you can walk to, and Scotland’s oldest
purpose built cinema!
 
Machrihanish & Southend
From Saint Columba’s footstep and clan massacres in the south to
a Championship golf course and surfer’s paradise in the west, this 
area includes the two small villages of Southend and Machrihanish
—don’t miss a trip to the iconic Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse!

Gigha
Gigha, community owned, is a 20 minute ferry trip from 
Kintyre. A truly breathtaking island with silver beaches and beautiful
 bays, crystal clear seas, stunning views, amazing sunsets, lochs
and gently sloping hillsides, as well as a huge variety of wildlife.

Tarbert & Skipness
Tarbert, the gateway to Kintyre, is a beautiful harbour village with a rich history of Scottish Kings and Vikings. To the south is the picturesque village of Skipness and the nearby ferry to Arran. These two settlements offer a wealth of history, culture and, of course, seafood!
 
East Kintyre
Follow the road along the rugged east coast of Kintyre and enjoy
the small villages of Peninver, Carradale, Saddell and Grogport,
 and all the area has to offer in between, with spectacular views to 
Arran, Ailsa Craig and the Ayrshire coast beyond!

Discover more
Background image - Kintyre 66 Map
Kintyre 66 Brochure
Download Brochure
Background image - Kintyre 66 Cycle

Explore Campbeltown and Kintyre's Places of Interest

Discover some special places of interest while staying in Campbeltown and Kintyre. Click on our map icons to discover where to see on your travels. If you see multiple icons clustered in one area, simply zoom in on the map to decluster the icons.

Background image - Waa Background
Campbeltown & Kintyre on YouTube

Immerse yourself in all things Campbeltown & Kintyre watching our dedicated YouTube playlist for food and drink, activities and so much more!

Watch YouTube
Background image - Youtube Screen

Getting here

Background image - Waa Single Letter Outline
Planning your journey

The main way to travel to and from Kintyre is by car or by bus
via the A82 and then the A83 - with a short ferry trip to Gigha from Tayinloan on the Kintyre peninsula.

Or if you are travelling from Southern Scotland, why not sail from Ayrshire to Campbeltown using the CalMac ferry link?

This connects with the Glasgow train service. Or cross by ferry via Arran or Cowal to Kintyre – allowing you to explore much more of the west coast.

Background image - K66 Lighthouse Copy

Explore more of Argyll & the Isles

Stay Icon
STAY
Explore
See Do Icon
SEE & DO
Explore
Food Drink Icon
EAT & DRINK
Explore
WHATS ON 01
WHAT'S ON
Explore