Explore Kintyre & Gigha

The most beautiful walk along Westport with my girls. We collected shells for Torrin, sprinted down sand dunes (well they did ~ I watched on and from my own childhood memories told them the best places to start from!) We also enjoyed watching the hypnotic Atlantic waves crashing against the rocks. 🌊 Visit Kintyre during winter and you will have magical beaches like this all to yourself! 🤍

We are delighted to publish the 2024 Explore Kintyre & Gigha Events and Festivals Calendar/Diary. There are a huge selection of events including music, sport, drama, food & drink, Christmas events, fairs and exhibitions included so there’s lots to do throughout this year. We would like to thank all the organisers for submitting their information and please let us know if we have incorrectly listed anything that you are involved in and we will update the Diary. We also have the Diary in PDF with links to all the events and we can send this to you on request. In addition if you wish to include your event in The List for free just drop Iain an email at [email protected] . This is a free listing provided by Argyll & the Isles Tourism Cooperative (AITC) and Wild About Argyll.

Save The Date for AITC Roadshow in Tarbert at 10am - 12 noon on March 8th. We will confirm the venue and post up more information soon. All businesses from Kintyre, Gigha and Mid Argyll are welcome to attend.

Get active as you explore the Kintyre 66! Don’t forget to pack your clubs as there’s six breathtaking golf courses across Kintyre and Gigha with views like no other - some of the best in the world! The award-winning Machrihanish Dunes Golf Course opened in 2009 and has received numerous recognitions since. It may be 'new' but it is steeped in history with links to the original golf course architect, Old Tom Morris, and more recently David McLay Kidd. Accept the invite to play here and you'll be rewarded with a truly unforgettable experience. At Machrihanish Golf Club you play off the only opening tee in the world that requires you to carry the Atlantic or at least part of it! This spectacular course has earned its place in the world's top 100. You’ll never tire of Kintyre with so many activities to enjoy! 🏌️⛳️ GOLF COURSES IN KINTYRE & GIGHA Isle of Gigha Golf Club @carradalegolfclub @dunavertygc Tarbert Golf Club @machdunes ~ #k66 #kintyre66 #golf #scottishgolf #kintyregolf #staycation #explorekintyre #explorekintyreandgigha @wildaboutargyll @calmacferries

The 6th area of the K66 is 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! Places to visit: - Tarbert Castle - Tarbert Castle - Fortestry and Land Scotland Trails - Shell Beach - Tarbert Life - Start of Kintyre Way - Tarbert Golf Course - Tarbert Harbour - Skipness Castle - St Brendan's (Skipness) Chapel - White Shore walk and Bird Hide - Tarbert Bowling Green (in season) Events to entertain you: - Scottish Series Regatta in May - Seafood Festival in July - Viking Festival in July - Traditional Boats Festival in July - Tarbert Fair in July - Tarbert Music Festival in September - Tarbert Book Festival in October Places to eat, stay, drink and visit: Skipness Holiday Cottages @skipnessseafoodcabin -Tarbert & Skipness Community Trust @tarbertharbour @tarbertlife West Loch Shores @starfishtarbert The Steading at Barmore The Harbour Gallery Tarbert Holiday Park @argyllbackpackers @heatheryheights @thegathertarbert Where will you go? Share your #kintyre66 #k66 journey with us! _ #kintyre66 #k66 #wildaboutargyll #staycation #scotland #kintyrepeninsula #tarbert #skipness #explorekintyre #explorekintyreandgigha #kintyre

Perhaps the most well-known region of the #kintyre66 - 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. Places to visit: - Davaar Island & Cave Painting - Linda McCartney Memorial Garden - Campbeltown Museum - Aqualibrium Leisure Centre & Library - Community Centre & Soft Play Area - Heritage Trail Walks - Stronvaar (Campbeltown) Bowling Green - Campbeltown Tennis Club - Argyll Bowling Club - Campbeltown Cross - Sir William MacKinnon Statue - Cerol Campbeltown, live venue - Campbeltown Putting Green - Campbeltown Canoe Club Events to entertain you: - SCDA District Drama Festival - February - Gintyre in April - Kintyre Songwriters Festival in May - Campbeltown Malts Festival in May - Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon & 10K Race (MOK Run) in May - Campbeltown Football Festival in June - Kintyre Agricultural Show in August - Mull of Kintyre Music Festival in August - Springbank Invitational Piping Competition in September - Scottish Comedy Film Festival in November - Christmas Lights Switch on in November - Christmas Market in November & December Places to stay, eat and drink: - Ardshiel Hotel - Campbeltown Picture House - Campbeltown Backpackers - Campbeltown Heritage Centre - Mull of Kintyre Music Festival - Glen Scotia - Hall's of Campbeltown - Munch - Cafe & Desserts - Craigard House Hotel & Restaurant - Gowanlea B&B - Campbeltown Marina - Mull of Kintyre Sea Adventures - Davaar Laundrette - The Burnside Bar - Harlequin Tea Room - The Kintyre Larder - Kintyre Smokehouse - Coastal Design - Kintyre Cottages - Davaar Island Cottages Where will you go? Tag us and share your #kintyre66 #k66 journey.

The #kintyre66 featuring the third area of #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! You'll never tire of Kintyre, there's so much to see and do... Places to visit: - Machrihanish Bird Observatory - Machrihanish Golf Course - Machrihanish Dunes Golf Course - Machrihanish Beach - The Gauldrons Bay - Gauldrons Walk - Dunaverty Golf Course - Dunaverty Rock & Castle - Dunaverty Beach - Keil Caves - St Columba's Chapel & Keil Cemetery - St Columba's Well - Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse - Largiebaan - Carskiey Beach Events to entertain you: - Southend Highland Games in July - MACC Stages 1 Car Rally in July - Glen Scotia Marathon in September in South Kintyre (bi-annual) Where to stay, eat and drink: - WilderWays - Glen Kerran Farmhouse B&B - Dunlossit House B&B - Oatfield Country House B&B - Kilchrist Castle Cottages - High Trodigal - Muneroy Stores - Brecklate B&B - Rothmar East - The Tin Roof Diner - Carskiey Shore Cottage & The Artist's Studio - MACC Airbase Community Company Where will you go? Tag us and share your #kintyre66 #k66 journey. _ #staycation #scotland #wildaboutargyll #kintyre #kintyrepeninsula #calmacadventures #calmacferry #calmac #explorekintyre #argyll

Today we feature the second area of the #Kintyre66 - the Isle of Gigha! 🛳🌅 #Gigha, community owned since 2002, is a 20 minute ferry trip from Kintyre with @calmacferries 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. You'll never tire of Kintyre, especially with a trip to Gigha... Places to visit: - GIgha Acitivity Centre - Achamore Gardens Gigha - Gigha Golf Course - Gigha Pontoons - Gigha Coast & Countryside Group - Gigha Twin Beaches - Kilchatten Chapel - Standing Stones More at Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust Events to entertain you: - Gigha Music Festival in June - Gigha Raft Race in July - Gigha Challenge Where to stay, eat and drink - Gigha Halibut - Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust - Isle of Gigha Self Catering Cottages - Gigha Hotel - The Boathouse Restaurant Isle of Gigha - Wee Isle Dairy - Ardminish Stores and Yurt Experience Where will you go? Tag us and share your #kintyre66 #k66 journey. _ #staycation #scotland #wildaboutargyll #kintyre #kintyrepeninsula #gigha #isleofgigha #calmacadventures #calmac #calmacferry #explorekintyre #argyll

Introducing the first area of the #Kintyre66 - West Kintyre 🌅 Here you can 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 and places to eat, take your time and enjoy. You'll never tire of Kintyre, here's some reasons why... Places to visit: - Killean Church & Graveyard - Ballochroy Standing Stones - Westport Beach - The Kintyre Way - Bellochantuy Beach - Ronachan Point - Dun Skeig - A'Chleit Beach & Church - Clachan Church Grave Slabs - Beacharr Standing Stone - Killean Events to entertain you: - Kintyre Way Ultra in May - Clachan Art Show in August - Clachan Small-holders Gathering in September Where to stay, eat and drink: @balinakill_holidays Crubasdale Lodge @glenbarrstores Whitehouse Studio Argyll Hotel Bellochantuy Clachan Village Hall Bellochantuy Beach Park @point_sands The Cara Pod _ #kintyre66 #k66 #staycation #wildaboutargyll #kintyrepeninsula #adventure #explorekintyre #scotland #argyll #respectprotectenjoy

The Kintyre 66 route is ready for you! Our local businesses are now open and ready to give you a warm welcome. Take one of Scotland's most scenic peninsuals on bike, on foot or by car, at your own leisurely pace. With its pristine natural setting, unique coastal character and rich history, you'll never run out of things to do in #Kintyre and #Gigha Fresh seafood, world famous whiskies, magnificent wildlife, secluded anchorages and night skies that glitter... not to mention stunning beaches and castles of famous clans. You'll never tire of Kintyre! Find out more at Stay social and share your experience with us #Kintyre66 #K66 _ #wildaboutargyll #staycation #scotland #visitscotland #kintyrepeninsula #kintyre #adventure #explorekintyre #sustainabletourism #responsibletourism #respectprotectenjoy #argyll #westcoastwaters

Are you getting ready for an adventure? Explore the new Kintyre 66 route, taking in 6 stunning regions round one of Scotland's most scenic peninsulas. Arrive by land, sea or air and explore on bike, foot or car. With so much to do, you'll never tire of Kintyre! Discover more at /kintyre66 ~ #kintyre66 #k66 #cycling #calmacferries #adventure #explorekintyre #wildaboutargyll #staycation #visitscotland #respectprotectenjoy #westcoastwaters #argyll #kintyrepeninsula

We think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much there is to see and do in #Kintyre... but also how relaxed you'll feel too with so many beautiful landscapes and coastlines to enjoy. Either way you'll never tire of Kintyre. The #Kintyre66 map will be revealed soon! In the meantime you can discover more at wildaboutargyll.co.uk/kintyre66 and stay home until we can welcome you safely ;) . #kintyre66 #kintyre #kintyrepeninsula #gigha #westcoastscotland #scotland #staycation #wildaboutargyll #myargyll #westcoastwaters #calmacadventures #calmac