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Below you will find some
useful links - if you would like to set-up a
reciprocal link please
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Local sites of
interest |
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Accommodation |
Eating Out |
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Kintyre Accommodation
- Comprehensive
accommodation site covering Kintyre.
(sister site of
www.visitkintyre.info ) |
Eat Kintyre
- New site due to
be released soon detailing an Eating Out guide
to Kintyre. (sister site of
www.visitkintyre.info ) |
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Muneroy Tearoom
- Superb home
baking and food at Southend. |
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Local Webcams |
Local Webcams |
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Campbeltown
- LIVE
streaming images of Campbeltown hosted by this
site. |
Live on the Edge
- The only live
surfcam on the mainland west coast of Scotland,
Live on the Edge is based at a small beachside
cottage beside Westport Beach, Kintyre |
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Archaeology |
Local History and Down Memory Lane |
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Archaeology Study of Kintyre
- In 2006 a project was undertaken to
investigate the interactions of communities
across the Irish Sea... |
Historic Kintyre
- The Historic Kintyre website contains images
of old postcards and photographs that depict
local scenes and people in the town of
Campbeltown and the surrounding area of Kintyre
over more than a century. |
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Down Memory Lane
- Site hosted by
www.visitkintyre.info showing pictures of
days gone by. |
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The Kintyre Magazine
- No longer updated but hosts
a wealth of information from the excellent
Kintyre Antiquarian & Natural History
Society site |
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Local community sites |
Local News |
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Kintyre Forum -
Excellent Local
forum discussing news, genealogy and lots more |
Carradale Goat
- Great site
covering what's going on in the beautiful
village of Carradale on the east coast of
Kintyre. |
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Tarbert Loch Fyne -
Wonderful site covering the beautiful village of Tarbert - the
gateway to Kintyre. |
Campbeltown Courier
- Local newspaper
covering all that is happening in Kintyre -
printed weekly on a Friday. |
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Gigha
- The most southerly
and one of the most beautiful of the Hebridean
Islands |
For Argyll
- Excellent site
covering news and events across Argyll including
Kintyre! |
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Southend
- Community site
covering the
village of Southend which
lies at the end of the Kintyre Peninsula
only 13 miles from Ireland |
Argyll & Bute Council
- Local
Council website with a wealth of information and
links. |
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Sanda Island
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Off
the south tip of Kintyre, 13 miles from
Campbeltown and Red Bay in Northern Ireland this
is a place you MUST visit!
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Opportunity Kintyre
- Providing free, confidential
business coaching, to transform the dreams
of individuals within the community into
sustainable and profitable businesses
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Local Events |
Local Photography |
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Kintyre Way Relay
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The Kintyre Way
Relay is a cross-country event
held on the first weekend of May for
walkers and runners, from Tarbert to Campbeltown
along the Kintyre Way, Scotland’s most scenic
long-distance path. |
Carradale Camera Club
- Found
in 2001 this is the
ONLY camera club on the Kintyre peninsul. |
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Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10k
- voted the number
ONE Scottish race is 2008 this is one not to be
missed! |
J R MacDonald Photography
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Campbeltown's
Jamie MacDonald's site is full of stunning
wildlife images - a must visit site! |
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Kintyre Songwriters Festival -
Started in 2008
this festival celebrates the rich talent of
Kintyre music and song writing. |
John McFadyen
- Campbeltown based freelance
photographer specialising in Seascapes,
Weddings, Special Occasions and Portraits. |
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Tarbert Seafood Festival
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one of the last remaining seafood festivals
within Scotland held on the
first weekend of July. |
West Coast Photos
- Gavin Brown website
including many beautiful images of Kintyre. |
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Mull of Kintyre Music Festival -
Kintyre's biggest
event held annually on the third weekend of
August |
Kintyre Through a Lens
- Wonderful gallery of images
around Kintyre taken by amateur photographer
Archie Anderson. |
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Tarbert
Music Festival
- Popular music
festival held in September each year. |
J F McNair Photography
- Another excellent website
showing the talent of local amateur photographer
Fraser McNair. |
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Hill Walking |
Nature and Wildlife |
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Kintyre Way
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Opened in August
2006 and stretching from Tarbert at the north
end of the peninsula, to Southend in the south,
the way-marked Kintyre Way criss-crosses the
peninsula, connecting communities and landscape,
people and produce. |
Machrihanish Seabird and Wildlife Observatory
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For an
unparalleled wildlife experience with superb
bird watching and spectacular scenery,
Machrihanish offers what is arguably the very
best of Kintyre.
(supported by
www.visitkintyre.info ) |
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Faith |
Health |
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Springbank Evangelical Church
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Located in Campbeltown
Springbank
Evangelical Church began its life in the 1920's
when a small group of believers gathered
together to worship and witness in the community |
West Kintyre Medical Fund
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The West
Kintyre Medical Fund was founded in 2002 by, Dr
Norman Gourlay the GP at that time. The purpose
of the Fund is to raise funds to purchase
medical equipment for the surgery at Muasdale. |
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Lorne and Lowland
Church |
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To
Do, Local Attractions and Activities |
Golf |
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Scottish Owl Centre
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4 star Visit
Scotland attraction the Scottish Owl Centre is
well worth a visit. |
Kintyre Golf -
Website detailing
the golf courses available in Kintyre with
additional local information. (sister site of
www.visitkintyre.info ) |
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Mull of Kintyre Sea tours
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Offering fast and
exhilarating boat tours from Campbeltown -
highly recommended! |
Machrihanish Golf Club -
One of the finest
links golf courses in Great Britain
offering a championship 18 hole course and a
nine hole course as well as the world famous 1st
tee! |
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Surfing and Mountain Biking
- Breaks Surf Shop is situated in the centre of
Campbeltown just 10 minutes from the
world-renowned Machrihanish surf beach |
Dunaverty Golf Club
- Stunning 18 hole,
par 66, links course located on the south coast
of the Mull of Kintyre. Includes details of the
course and green fees |
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Springbank
Distillery
- Springbank Distillery is unique. It is the
oldest independent family owned distillery in
Scotland. Founded in 1828 on the site of
Archibald Mitchell's illicit still, the
Springbank Distillery is now in the hands of his
great great grand son, Hedley G. Wright |
Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club
- When Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club opens in
2009, it will be the first golf course to have
been built on a Site of Special Scientific
Interest (SSSi) since the days of Old Tom Morris
himself. It will also be the first 18-hole links
golf course to be built on the west coast of
Scotland in 100 years. |
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Campbeltown Picture House
- The Picture House in Campbeltown is the oldest
continuously run, purpose-built cinema in
Scotland still showing films. |
Carradale Golf Club
- Lovely 9 hole
course situated on the east coast of Kintyre. |
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Machrihanish Surf Report |
Tarbert Golf Club
- A short yet stunning
moorland nine holer, with well-maintained
undulating fairways and even better greens.
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Aqualibrium |
Gigha Golf Club
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Lovely little
9 hole golf course offering the most
wonderful panoramic views of the island and
mainland. |
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Linda's Garden |
Machrihanish Golf Shop
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The Professional's
Shop offering everything a
golfer could ever need! |
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Local Music Links |
Local Sports Groups |
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Kintyre Juvenile Pipe Band Association
- Award
winning Kintyre Schools Pipe Band. |
South Kintyre Sports Council -
Covering and supporting sporting organisations
in South Kintyre. |
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Campbeltown Brass Band
- One of Scotland's youngest competing bands
who have numerous awards over the years. |
Campbeltown Pupils AFC
- One of
Scotland's oldest amateur teams playing in the
Scottish Amateur Premier League. |
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Twisted Melons
- The
Johnston brothers are popular both at home and
regulars in the Glasgow music scene. |
Tarbert AFC
- Affectionately
known as the "Dookers", Tarbert AFC play in the
Scottish Amateur First Division |
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Lorne MacDougall
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A finalist
in the 2009 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional
Musician of the year, Lorne MacDougall is one of
Scotland’s leading young pipers. |
Kintyre Swimming Club
- Located in
Campbeltown the Kintyre Swimming Club meet
weekly at the impressive Aqualibrium. |
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Lorne Cousin
- Campbeltown
piper for hire, toured with Madonna,
played at Stella McCartney,s wedding and Brian
Cox's Birthday |
Campbeltown Bowling Club
- Historic and
welcoming local bowling club in existence for
over 100 years. |
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The Lemmings
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Young Tarbert based rock group |
Campbeltown Sailing Club
- CSC was founded in
1958. We have an active membership owning a
total of 23 yachts |
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Jog Scotland Campbeltown
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An ever expanding
group of local joggers - click on the link above
to read all about their exploits and get
involved yourself! |
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Campbeltown Tartan Army
- Supporter of the national
football team this local group follow Scotland
all over the world as well as hosting a number
of events in Campbeltown. |
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Education |
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Campbeltown Grammar School
- Campbeltown Grammar School is secondary
comprehensive school, taking all children
between the ages of 12 and 18 from the South
Kintyre area... |
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Transport |
Local Groups |
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West Coast Motors
- One of Campbeltown's oldest companies now
covering the West Coast of Scotland and beynd. |
Girlguiding Kintyre
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Based in Campbeltown offering
Rainbow, Brownies and Girl Guide units. |
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Kintyre Express
- Fast Executive Powerboat Chartes operated by
Kintyre Express.com |
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Car Hire
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Car hire available
in Campbeltown. |
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Airport |
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Taxis |
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Local Businesses and Supporters of
www.visitkintyre.info |
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McKinven & Colville
Builders
- Campbeltown based firm
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Duncan McMillan
- Established in 1955, Duncan McMillan offers
you the best in all household needs. |
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Grant Logan
- Exquisite and
unusual hand crafted gold jewellery made by
Scottish goldsmith Grant Logan
based in Campbeltown. |
Kintyre Jewellery
- Grant Logan
designs unique jewellery inspired by the lore,
landscape and nature of Kintyre - undoubtedly
one of Scotland's most hauntingly beautiful
areas. |
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Fresh Connection
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Campbeltown Motor Company
- Campbeltown business offering new and used
vehicles, servicing
and repairs and car hire. |
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Rosy Cheeks Retail
- Based in Peninver,
Rosy Cheeks is the brainchild of Mary Dott who
decided to start the company in 2007 when trying
to find something a little bit different for her
own kids. |
Breaks Surf Shop
- Breaks Surf Shop is situated in the centre of
Campbeltown just 10 minutes from the
world-renowned Machrihanish surf beach |
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Other Argyll Links |
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Islay's Online Guide |
Islay Weblog
- News events and Background Information |
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Islay Web Directory |
Islay Pictures Photoblog |
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Isle of Jura Information Blog and Pictures |
Argyll Web Directory |
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