Tarbert, Loch Fyne, is an unusual and beautiful Scottish seaside town ideally situated at the northernmost tip of the peninsula of Kintyre. It is also ideally situated to travel north to Oban and Argyll.
I like the welcoming natural harbour which for some reason is very uncommon in and around Scotland. Tarbert, Loch Fyne is also famous for its castle that overlooks the harbour. The photograph above from the Flavell selection of Pocket Notebooks was taken from the Castle.
The town still has its own small fishing fleet and is renowned for some of the finest seafood on the west coast of Scotland. Look out for some of the fishermen near the harbour. Visit the galleries and small shops in the harbour.
The weather was perfect as we motor sailed the clear waters of Loch Fyne which is only an hour or so by RIB from the mainland Clyde Coast. There are excellant pontoons and moorings which are very popular in the summer.
On a good day you can sail over to Arran or further west towards to Gigha, Islay, Jura. If you are travelling by car there are ferry points across Kintyre which give access to the western islands.
Yours Aye
Gordon Flavell
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