All What to Do in Tarbert

Tarbert Life, on Harbour Street, is mapping the local history of the village from the days of King Robert the Bruce to the building of the harbour, the fishing trade, farming and Tarbert mart. From herring girls to the shops and industries of yesterday, Tarbert Life will help you understand the story of the village. Tarbert Life will display visitor Read more…

Nestled at the top of West Loch Fyne, on the Kintyre Peninsula, Tarbert Golf Club offers the casual or serious golfer a challenge. The nine-hole course has a good mix of par four and par three holes each with their own character. Often described as a ‘hidden gem’ the course is available to locals, visitors, passing golfers, golf parties, societies Read more…

More island than mainland, the wonderfully unexplored Kintyre peninsula boasts hidden coves, deserted beaches along the wild Atlantic coast, tiny fishing communities, gentle hills, fabulous local produce and a welcoming friendly people.   Perhaps you’ve experienced some of it – a walk along Westport beach as the Atlantic surf crashes onto the shore; scallops, maybe, eaten at the water’s edge; Read more…

A short woodland walk along the northern side of Tarbert harbour takes you to the White Shore. When the tide is out, the pebble beach gives way to beautiful white sands. There’s a picnic table close to the shore and along one of the other paths, a bird watchers’ hide overlooks an island heronry. Read more…

Thirty miles of scenic single track road hug the coast on the Knapdale peninsula between Tarbert and Lochgilphead where you’ll find deserted beaches, hidden coves and a fascinating array of wildlife. If you’re feeling energetic, the B8024 is a challenging cycle route (SUSTRANS RN 78) but your effort will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Inner Hebrides – the Read more…

Tarbert Castle is a scheduled monument of national importance because of the major roll which Robert the Bruce King of Scotland played in its reinforcement and enlargement in C 1325. The castle is now owned by Tarbert and Skipness Community Trust who with their volunteer organisation Tarbert Conservation Initiative have opened up the site, secured the ruins and improved visitor Read more…