Top Things to do in Kintyre Peninsula
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Kintyre Peninsula, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Kintyre Peninsula, United Kingdom including Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown Picture House, Machrihanish Beach, Glen Scotia Distillery, Skipness Castle, Loch Fyne Gallery, Tarbert Loch Fyne VisitScotland iCentre, Glenbarr Abbey Macalister Clan Visitor Centre, Davaar Island Cave Painting of the Crucifixion, Shell Beach.
Restaurants in Kintyre Peninsula
1. Springbank Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 328 reviews
Springbank Distillery is one of the main visitor attractions in Campbeltown, Kintyre. It is one of three distilleries remaining in Campbeltown which, in the 19th century, was classed as 'The Whisky Capital of the World'. Established in 1828, Springbank is the oldest independent family owned distillery in Scotland and is the only distillery in Scotland to carry out the full production process on one site - from the traditional floor maltings through to the bottling.
2. Campbeltown Picture House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
3. Machrihanish Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By 518aileenm - Paisley, United Kingdom
Lovely beach in a lovely place. Great for an invigorating stroll even on a windy day. Popular with windsurfers and the likes.
4. Glen Scotia Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By suzzytravels - Darlington, United Kingdom
Myself and some friends went on a tour and whisky tasting here and had a blast. The tour guide was funny and informative, answering all our questions about the local area and the whisky making process. The building is tastefully decorated and kitted out so it feels modern and old fashioned all at once and the whisky we tasted at the end was so delicious I bought a bottle of the Victoriana to take home as well as a bottle of Double Cask for my parents, which they thoroughly appreciated as part of their Anniversary present. If I come back to Kintyre I will definitely be visiting Glen Scotia again.
5. Skipness Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
A 13th Century Castle, owned and maintained by Historic Scotland. The main tower is open April-October, offering stunning views to Arran.
Reviewed By Stevenson_steve - Harrogate, United Kingdom
Free to park and get in, the village is quaint small church school (NOW CLOSED) would recommend visiting in good weather the castle is a stable ruin, only the main tower is intact (not accessible to general public)
6. Loch Fyne Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
"Tarbert's friendly and relaxing shopping experience."Loch Fyne Gallery occupies a distinctive 1880s building beside Tarbert harbour. The fresh smart frontage opens up into the original ornate interior, and a spectacle of colour welcomes you. Eye-catching Scottish paintings and prints are the backdrop to beautiful jewellery, quality gifts, and books for all ages. Handmade greetings cards, maps & charts, art materials, stationery, and Scottish music complete the eclectic ever changing displays. A relaxed ambience, with friendly service and free-gift wrapping complete this must-visit shopping experience. Drop in and savour the warmth of this West Coast gallery. Open all year.
Reviewed By GordonG239 - Dumbarton, United Kingdom
A very well stocked gallery with lots of gift ideas along with cards, books, maps and local art works. Also locally produced soaps and hand / face creams etc. Well worth a browse round.
7. Tarbert Loch Fyne VisitScotland iCentre
8. Glenbarr Abbey Macalister Clan Visitor Centre
9. Davaar Island Cave Painting of the Crucifixion
10. Shell Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By 277neils - Billericay, United Kingdom
We were lucky enough to visit Tarbert in mid-August when it was extremely hot, fantastic weather. We followed our noses and walked up past the car ferry point and continued up the road to the very end, where there is a bench and a small memorial for some ‘lost at sea’ sailors. My daughter and I felt the urge to scale the coastal rocks here and were rewarded by finding Shell Beach - we then worked our way back to the rest of our party via the hillside woodland path - it comes out 180 degrees behind the bench/memorial - it’s very hard to see if you don’t know it’s there. We spent 90mins on this beach as if it were our own private beach and suntrap - absolutely idyllic - don’t miss it, one of our holiday highlights!
