Top Things to do in Kintyre Peninsula
What to do and see in Kintyre Peninsula, Scotland: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Kintyre Peninsula, United Kingdom including Zing Organics, Machrihanish Beach, The Kintyre Way, Skipness Castle, Loch Fyne Gallery, Hebridean Smokehouse, Tarbert Loch Fyne VisitScotland iCentre, Davaar Island Cave Painting of the Crucifixion, Shell Beach, Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse.
Restaurants in Kintyre Peninsula
1. Zing Organics
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Visit our custom designed Studio Workshop and Spa in the heart of historic Tarbert, Loch Fyne, Argyll. Our building is we believe the oldest retail premise in this charming town. Zing is an ethical lifestyle brand creating clean bio active organic skincare, entirely botanically sourced home fragrancing products, organic perfumes and colognes and even foodie seasonings. Come and watch us make your products under your very eyes. We've nothing to hide! Positively reviewed in Stella Mag of the Telegraph, Green Parent Mag, Red Mag, Mother and Baby Mag and Natural Health Mag. Buy direct from the makers with special in workshop offers. Unlocking your Innate Natural Beauty and Nourishing your Soul with me Kirsty Morrison of Zing Organics.
2. 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.
3. The Kintyre Way
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
The Kintyre Way runs the length of the beautiful Kintyre peninsula on the west coast of Scotland and provides users with wonderfully diverse terrain which will challenge and enchant in equal measure. The route winds its way from Tarbert in the North to Machrihanish in the South with a total distance of 100 miles, can be completed in 4-7 days.
4. 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)
5. 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.
6. Hebridean Smokehouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By ChazBroon - South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Delicious peat smoked salmon & pate we will be calling in again for some more while we are here in North Uist. This is so fresh & tasty and a must to buy when visiting this area. We will definitely be calling in for more and will try the scallops the next time as I have heard so much about them. Also sells local gifts and crafts. Lovely wee shop.
7. Tarbert Loch Fyne VisitScotland iCentre
8. Davaar Island Cave Painting of the Crucifixion
9. 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!
10. Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By eskin2228 - Reno, United States
My relatives were the light keepers in the 1890's. I have a piece of the lighthouse log from those years and the receipts signed by my relatives when they accepted responsibility for it's care and operation to the British Northern Light Board. This is a Stevenson light but as it is on a high sea cliff, there was no need for a tall structure. It was completed in 1798 and if you think it's hard to get there now, imagine transporting all the materials down a horse track when the horses can only carry about 100 lbs. a trip.At one time the light keeper's quarters were available to rent, but I immagine the potential liability of the trip down killed that. It's interesting to note that the privileged class still can enjoy the area. About 1/2 way down is a very nice cottage which is fully modern. It is called Balnamoul and the area was at one time a shepherd's residence. Kintyre and UK officials can get access to this, but not us average folks. There is much more to the history of this area if anyone is interested. It also gives rise to a well known question in the Scots Whisky world, that being " What is the difference between Irish Whisky and Scots Whisky; the answer being 12 miles, the distance between the Mull and Northern Ireland.
