"Tarbert" West Tarbert by scottishvisitor

West Tarbert Travel Guide: 22 reviews and 75 photos

On the Kintyre Peninsular

We visited Tarbert on our Easter Break, the weather forecast was frightening before we set off. The West Coast is renowned for wet weather. We had a plan 'B' for this trip though, we would visit Glasgow if the weather did decide to be awkward. As it turned out the weather was great with sunshine and blue skies. We were back in Argyll and Glasgow's Glories would again have to wait awhile longer.

Last visit to West Tarbert: Apr 2009
Intro Updated May 2, 2009
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Reviews (22)

Sometimes its easier to just takeaway Restaurants (4)

On one of our jaunts around Argyll we were late getting back into Tarbert. It was around 20.00 hours and we were both... more travel advice

All Questions Answered here - West Tarbert

Tourist Information Things to Do (6)

We popped into the Kintyre Information Centre to ask how to get to the Castle. The girl at the centre of operations here... more travel advice

Take the Kintyre Way or Kintyre Trail Favorites (1)

The Kintyre Way is a long distance walking route opened in Summer 2006 running the full length of the most scenic... more travel advice

Essential Packing for Emergencies - West Tarbert

Essential Packing for Emergencies What to Pack (1)

Hiking boots or good walking shoes are a must - your feet will thank you at the end of a long day outdoors. I did... more travel advice

Transportation (2)
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Local Customs (2)
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Shopping (3)
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yumyum Oct 11, 2009 at 12:26 PM

What a great page! Love the reflections on your intro photo, the accomodation tip and the shop with all the cute things.
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toonsarah Oct 1, 2009 at 2:50 AM

What a pretty town! I love the painted houses in your opening shot, reflected in the water :-) The Hay Loft sounds a charming place to stay, and the fresh fish on offer in the restaurants a delight
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volopolo Sep 15, 2009 at 9:47 AM

i like the Parish Church that you took! A lot of information!
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VeronicaG Aug 7, 2009 at 9:58 AM

Such a pleasant place to visit: appealing shops, castle ruins, fresh caught fish and dreamy landscape!
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Pawtuxet Jul 8, 2009 at 2:45 PM

Lovely little town. Natural Harbor #3 looks as if it were taken in my village. I agree about staying in little cottages. So homey. Much better than slick hotels.
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breughel May 21, 2009 at 1:06 AM

Hello Joan, Beautiful landscapes. I wish I could paint them.
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Trekki May 20, 2009 at 10:54 PM

Ah, this looks like the Scottish version of Burano :-)) What a lovely region and village this is! And good to see that they have pet friendly accommodation, bet Cuileann had a lot fo fun. That castle in the middle of the loch is adorable!
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Cristian_Uluru May 17, 2009 at 1:21 AM

What a fantastic place!!! I want to come back in Scotland :)
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Nemorino May 12, 2009 at 3:17 PM

Thanks for posting VT's first and only West Tarbert page. On the map it looks a lot closer to Derry than to Aberdeen. Glad the weather held for you!
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Yaqui May 11, 2009 at 2:44 PM

The courtyard looks delightful and the mountains are beautiful. Love that pink hotel. Nice page!