Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The attractive fishing village and yachting centre of Tarbert is the gateway to Kintyre, and
well worth a stopover for lunch or dinner, or a weekend visit for one of the local festivals.
There's a tourist office (
Click here
) here.
Sights & Activities
The picturesque harbour is overlooked by the crumbling, ivy-covered ruins of
Tarbert
Castle
, built by Robert the Bruce in the 14th century. You can hike up to it via a signpos-
ted footpath beside the
Loch Fyne Gallery
(
www.lochfynegallery.com
;
Harbour St;
10am-5pm)
, which showcases the work of local artists.
Tarbert is the starting point for the 103-mile
Kintyre Way
(
www.kintyreway.com
)
, a
walking route that runs the length of the peninsula to Southend at the southern tip. The
first section, from Tarbert to Skipness (9 miles), makes a pleasant day-hike, climbing
through forestry plantations to a high moorland plateau where you can soak up superb
views to the Isle of Arran.
Festivals & Events
Scottish Series Yacht Races
(
www.scottishseries.com
)
Held over five days around the last weekend in May. The har-
bour is crammed with hundreds of visiting yachts.
SAILING
Tarbert Seafood Festival
(
www.seafood-festival.co.uk
)
First weekend in July; food stalls, cooking demonstrations,
music, family entertainment.
FOOD & DRINK
Tarbert Music Festival
(
www.tarbertmusicfestival.com
)
On the third weekend in September: live folk, blues, beer,
jazz, rock,
ceilidhs
(evening of traditional Scottish entertainment), more beer…
MUSIC
Sleeping & Eating
There are plenty of B&Bs and hotels here, but be sure to book ahead during festivals and
major events.
Knap Guest House££
B&B
