Tarbert Loch Fyne Welcomes You.

Tarbert Loch Fyne is an idyllic Scottish village also known as the gateway to the beautiful peninsula of Kintyre. The shops, pubs, hotels and houses settled snuggly around Tarbert's welcoming natural harbour, one of the very few in Scotland. Tarbert has a great selection of accommodation. You can view Tarbert Hotels, Tarbert Self Catering and Tarbert B&B accommodation here in north Kintyre. Most bed and breakfasts in Tarbert provide early morning breakfasts and transport for the early ferry to Islay.

Tarbert Community Plan - Download & Read Here.

Important - please note: Tarbert Community Plan has the input of a minority of the village (largely non birthright inhabitants) accounting for less than 10% of all residents and 10% of all businesses. The majority of businesses, residents or professionals in their leading fields locally have not been consulted in any capacity. The document seems to negatively comment on the village such as the Tourist Information Centre unnecessarily and without base which seems to result in nothing more than an argument in favour of financing of further harbour development. Make up your own mind. Please email us your comments on the plan. Tarbertlochfyne.com is not associated with, nor been asked or consulted to be part of this community plan.

The village of Tarbert, Loch Fyne draws visitors from all over the world, renowned for Tarbert Castle, associated with Robert the Bruce, that overlooks the clear harbour waters. Tarbert is also renowned for some of the finest, freshest and tastiest seafood money can buy and remembered for the superb events and festivals that happen annually including the Bell Lawrie Scottish Series, Tarbert Seafood Festival and the Tarbert Music Festival. Nick Nairn has been a supporter and regular attraction at the annual Tarbert Seafood Festival for the last four years and is confirmed for 2009!

Tarbert, at the very north tip of Kintyre gives you superb access to all the ferry points across Kintyre, that travel to Gigha, Arran, Islay and Portavadie and gives you excellent access to all the locations of interest from Kilberry, the islands such as Jura, Islay, Gigha and Arran, the main road to the Mull of Kintyre and the main road in the other direction to Oban, and further on to Fort William.

The village at heart is a working fishing village landing catch almost daily and certainly every weekend, but is surrounded by areas of natural beauty and conservation. It is a special place to both live and work and the community achieves a great deal during the course of the year. There are many organisations and clubs, such as Tarbert Youth Group working with the young and underpriveleged to Tarbert Bowling Club which has been here for many many years, and also Tarbert Football Club which is achieving some success in the sport.

Accommodation

Tarbert is the perfect short stay location for access to the ferry services in the area and also great as a location to stay for holidays to explore the village and Kintyre. Most Tarbert B&B accommodation will provide early breakfast and transport to the early ferry due for Islay. Tarbert is only a 10 minute drive from the Kennacraig to Islay ferry. For information on hotel, self catering and bed and breakfast accommodation available in Tarbert Loch Fyne please click here.

Eating Out

Tarbert is a unique place offering accommodation and great eating places all set around the wonderful natural harbour and with wonderful light and views. To find out more about the best places to eat and drink please view our eating out section here.

Kintyre Way Starts At Tarbert!

If you are a person who likes to walk, there is the start of the Kintyre Way walk here in Tarbert by Tarbert Castle, the first stretch of the Kintyre way uses the existing Tarbert to Skipness walk and the early part gives you superb views up Loch Fyne towards Lochgilphead. The walk criss crosses its way through towns throughout Kintyre including Campbeltown, Machrihanish, Tayinloan and Carradale. For more information on the walk please visit the Kintyre Way website.

Kintyre

Kintyre is the long narrow peninsula that affords mainland access via ferry to the stunning Islands such as Arran, Islay, Jura and Gigha. The peninsula of Kintyre is roughly 40 miles long containing rugged but stunning coastline, some small and quiet sandy beaches, forestry, hills and picturesque walks. Alot of the land here is farmland, more so towards Campbeltown and Southend, where there is a high dairy production of creams and cheeses.

Of course Kintyre is not only famous for cheese, malt whisky and seafood. Kintyre is also home to the Machrihanish Golf course, a championship quality golf course, one of many quality golf courses throughout Kintyre and Argyll. These include Tarbert Golf Club, Dunaverty Golf Club and Carradale.

From the southern tip of Kintyre, also known as the Mull Of Kintyre, made famous by Paul McCartneys 1977 number 1 hit single, you can on a clear day see the northern tip of Ireland. In fact on a good summer's day you can see Ireland as you travel southwards towards Campbeltown on the west side of the peninsula.

Kintyre on the whole has interesting geology, archeology and ancient history. Ruined castles are located at Tarbert and Skipness, with another at Dunaverty. Burial Cairns and standing stones are to be found across the landscape and many places of interest lay in wait for your discovery.

Kintyre is a stunning part of Scotland, encompassing more than the sum of its parts in terms of interest and quality. What better way to see all that Kintyre has to offer, than to use Tarbert as your holiday base with access to all the islands and the east and west coasts of Kintyre. Tarbert, also known as Tairbeart in past times, really will make your stay one to remember.

Where Is Tarbert, Loch Fyne?