Things to do · Castle ruins
Skipness Castle & Chapel
A medieval castle and shoreside chapel, with some of Scotland’s earliest surviving castle buildings.
Tarbert & Skipness
All experiences
CASTLES, STONES & SCREEN STORIES
Stories in the landscape
Follow the peninsula’s history from castle walls and carved stones to the buildings that still bring communities together.
A little planning goes a long way
Historic sites may have uneven paths or restricted access. Check current visitor information and leave monuments as you find them.
Make it your own
Your saved places
Things to do · Heritage park
Tarbert Castle Heritage Park
Community-cared-for castle ruins above Tarbert’s harbour, with woodland and an orchard.
Tarbert & Skipness
Hidden gems · Medieval abbey
Saddell Abbey
The remains of a Cistercian abbey and a collection of medieval carved stones.
East Kintyre
Hidden gems · Prehistoric site
Ballochroy Standing Stones
Three standing stones set against the west-coast landscape and the distant hills of Jura.
West Kintyre
Things to do · Heritage centre
Campbeltown Heritage Centre
Explore the industries and people that shaped Campbeltown in a former church.
Campbeltown
Things to do · CinemaDog friendly
Campbeltown Picture House
A restored historic cinema showing films in the heart of Campbeltown.
Campbeltown