Tarbert, Argyll & Bute
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Tarbert Castle stands guard over Tarbert village, defending the narrow strip of land preventing Kintyre from becoming an island. Surrounding grassy earthworks suggest this was once a grand site, with a large curtain wall and several outbuildings. The 15th century tower house is the only surviving stone structure, now a ruin and surrounded by a herd of sheep. The views alone are worth the short climb up from the village.
Location
O.S. Grid Reference: NR 868687
GPS coordinates: 55.864302,-5.408721
Bus to Tarbert
Street parking at
Key info
Always open
Free
From the street parking on Harbour Street it’s a 2-min walk to the castle on a steep, uphill path with steps.
