Campbeltown is a large town and former Royal Burgh on the west coast of Argyll and Bute in Scotland, situated at the head of Campbeltown Loch on the Kintyre Peninsular. Campbeltown was founded in 1607 by the 7th Earl of Argyll, previously it had been known as Kinlochkilkerran (head of the Loch by the Kirk of St. Keiran) the ancient town was founded by St. Keiran in the 6th century. The saint had lived on Davaar Island which sits just outside the bay; St Keirans Cave has a 19th century painting of the Crucifixion and can be visited at low tide. Campbeltown is well-know for its whiskey production and still has three single malt whisky distilleries in operation. The town is a popular tourist resort with many shops, places to eat and a selection of holiday accommodation. Historically interesting features include the Campbeltown Cross; a late medieval carved stone-cross dating from 1380, it stands on the waterfront along side the Campbeltown Heritage Centre and museum which occupies the old church on Lorne Street, with exhibitions on local history and the whisky and fishing industries. The Wee Picture House is a small Art Deco cinema and bingo hall purpose built in 1913. There are walks on and around Beinn Ghuilean and Campbeltown plays host to a popular annual Music Festival.
Attraction
Machrihanish Beach
Network Carradale Heritage Centre
Camping
Machrihanish Caravan & Camping Park
Cinema
Dentist
Doctor
Campbeltown Health Centre
Dr D Hall
Dr Lazarus
Estate Agent
C & D MacTaggart
Stewart Balfour & Sutherland
Farmers Market
Holiday Park
Pub and Bar
Ailsa Bar
Beachcomber Bar & Restaurant
Parahandy Bar
Whisky Mac's
White Hart
Restaurant
Beachcomber Bar & Restaurant
Golden Ocean Chinese Restaurant
Mota’s Restaurant
Taj Mahal Restaurant
School
Campbeltown Grammar School
Dalintober School
St Kieran’s Primary School
Self-Catering
Solicitor
Taxi
Fona Taxi
Mac's Taxis
McKerrall Taxis
Vet
Shops
Fresh Connection
The Garden Shop
A G Barr
Neil Kennedy
Cover-Up
Places to Stay near Campbeltown
Craigard House Hotel (0.62 miles)
Welcome to the Mull of Kintyre. Join us in this lovely old house, turned friendly and informal bijou hotel. Take the time to really relax and chill out in one of our cosy rooms, most ... More | visit website
The Ugadale Cottages (3.48 miles)
BW Kinloch Hotel (11.99 miles)
Unrivalled scenery & spectacular views, the Best Western Kinloch on the beautiful west coast of Arran, offers a warm Scottish welcome in relaxed & quiet comfort. Family owned & run for over 50 years, we ... More | visit website
Dunvalanree Hotel (12.31 miles)
Ashbank Hotel (12.56 miles)
This family run hotel is in an ideal location being just a short walk from the mile long sandy beach and working harbour. We are situated in the heart of ... More
Gigha Hotel (18.42 miles)
Lamlash Bay Hotel (20.09 miles)
Newly refurbished shore front family run hotel, centrally located in the village of Lamlash.The hotel is situated just 150 yards from beach and has unique panoramic views over bay to ... More
Glenisle Hotel (20.23 miles)
Set in the beautiful village of Lamlash on the Isle of Arran, this traditional Scottish hotel with its gables and whitewashed walls looks directly across the sea to the Holy ... More
Viewbank Guest House (20.31 miles)
Viewbank House is a former 19th century farmhouse that has been tastefully convered and extended into a long established and traditional family run guest house, whilst still retaining all its ... More
Strathconon (20.37 miles)
Luxury newly built detached villa in a beautiful secluded sunny spot about one mile from the spectacular Glenashdale falls and within easy walking distance of the centre of the seaside village of Whiting ... More | visit website
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