Explore the natural wonders of Kintyre & Gigha
Here are seven unforgettable natural wonders on Kintyre and Gigha, including those that can only be seen after dark!
Places to Eat & Drink
Discover Kintyre & Gigha
Home to some of Scotland’s leading chefs and a feast of fresh produce from the hills and lochs, Kintyre is a destination for food lovers from all over the world. What’s more, you don’t need to look far to find a restaurant with a view. Many are by the coast and have terraces and gardens that make the most of their stunning locations.
Eat & Drink in Campbeltown, Southend and Machrihanish
There are a huge range of eateries serving up the finest locally sourced food. Home to some of Scotland’s leading chefs and a feast of fresh produce from the hills and lochs, Kintyre is a destination for food lovers from all over the world. What’s more, you don’t need to look far to find a restaurant with a view. Many are by the coast and have terraces and gardens that make the most of their stunning locations.
Restaurants in Campbeltown, Southend and Machrihanish
Cafés and Tearooms in Campbeltown
Eat & Drink in West Kintyre & Tarbert
Tarbert on Loch Fyne is an attractive village which for many visitors acts as the gateway to the beautiful peninsula of Kintyre. Known for its fresh food, the annual seafood festival in July is well worth a visit.
Restaurants in West Kintyre & Tarbert
Eat & Drink in East Kintyre
Discover award-winning restaurants in East Kintyre, serving the freshest seafood and local produce.
Restaurants in East Kintyre
Eat & Drink on the Isle of Gigha
The Isle of Gigha will surprise you with a vast diversity of food & drink offerings, ranging from award-winning Micheline Star restaurants over local seafood shacks up to cozy cafes.
Restaurants on the Isle of Gigha
Local Distilleries & Specialty Food Producers
Kintyre produces some of Scotland’s best food and drink products from award winning gin to locally reared beef and lamb. The local smokehouses provide locally sourced seafood which is sold both nationally and to international market.Many local hotels and restaurants have local produce on their menus. You can also also many of the products in local shops and stores across the Kintyre & Gigha area.
Kintyre produces some of Scotland’s best whisky – and some rather delicious gin too. Isn’t it time you tasted the spirit of Kintyre? Campbeltown used to be known as ‘the whisky capital of the world’ as it was once home to more than 30 distilleries. Today there are just three remaining. However, they each produce world-class whiskies that are known for their bold, smoky and briny characteristics. Kintyre Gin is made on the east coast of Kintyre at the Beinn an Tuirc Distillery.
Distilleries in Kintyre
Local Produce from Kintyre
Local Produce from Gigha
Inspiration
Six Kintyre castles and abbeys you can’t miss!
Visit Kintyre's castles and abbeys, from Tarbert Castle in the north to Dunaverty Castle is in the south. Travel through epic landscapes as you follow this historical trail which criss-crosses Kintyre.
Kintyre 66 Tour with Robin McKelvie
If you’ve ever dreamt of driving America’s Route 66 did you know that Scotland now has its very own 66-themed road trip?