Our first real destination in Scotland was Tarbert, the gateway to the Kintyre Peninsula.
Just before arriving in Tarbert, we took a lovely walk along Crinan Canal, starting at Cairnbaan. After exploring the town of Tarbert and it’s cozy harbor, we had a delicious seafood dinner at the Starfish restaurant.
Just before arriving in Tarbert, we took a lovely walk along Crinan Canal, starting at Cairnbaan. After exploring the town of Tarbert and it’s cozy harbor, we had a delicious seafood dinner at the Starfish restaurant.
On Day Two, we drove to Campbeltown, via Skipness Castle. This was a real test of my left-hand-side driving skills on single track roads. Miraculously, we made it back to Tarbert alive.
That afternoon, I hiked part of Kintyre Way, starting at Tarbert Castle. You can make a nice 2-hour or so well-marked loop starting at the castle. I wished I had time to do the whole Kintyre Way—it’s gorgeous!
We had to eat dinner at Starfish again, it was that good.
We stayed at The Moorings in Tarbert, which I highly recommend. It’s a friendly and eclectically decorated B&B and as an added bonus for animal lovers, the owner has three big teddy-bear like dogs who make for the perfect welcome committee.
You can see all my Scotland photos here. See my other Scotland posts here. Next week, Glen Coe!
