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The Area
South Kintyre combines all the attractions of coast and country with the
convenience of a busy
harbour and market town. From Machrihanish you can enjoy panoramic views
over its famous golf courses to the Hebridean islands of Gigha, Islay and
Jura.
Its bay, four miles of glorious sands and rolling Atlantic breakers, is
home to many birds from oystercatchers, gulls and gannets to huge flocks
of migrating geese. Seals are common in the area while dolphins, whales
and otters are occasional visitors. Just beyond the village buzzards sweep
over the cliffs of the Galdrons, a wild rocky stretch of coast home to wild
goats and crashing surf.
Southend, on the tip of the Kintyre peninsula, shelters more lovely beaches
and another golf course at Dunaverty.
Nestling at the foot of Beinn Ghuilean, Campbeltown enjoys a sheltered position
at the head of
a deep sea loch guarded by Davaar island with its famous cave painting.
It is the main town of Kintyre and hosts two supermarkets, banks, a tourist
office, library and cottage hospital. Entertainments include restaurants
swimming pool and gym plus a renowned A-listed cinema.
Getting there
By Road:
Driving direct on the A82/A83 from Glasgow (140 miles) is about three hours depending on time of day.
Alternative motoring routes can be taken using Western Ferries crossings from Gourock to Hunter's Quay on the Cowal Peninsula. Then either:
1) taking the A815 to join the A83 for Campbeltown, OR
2) taking the B836, then the B8003 to the ferry at Portavadie and crossing Loch Fyne to Tarbert, before joining the A83 for Campelbown.
By Air:
Loganair run twice daily flights, Monday to Friday, from Glasgow to Campbeltown airport
(formerly RAF Machrihanish and the longest runway in Europe!). Flight time is 30 to 40 minutes.