Local Activities
Golfing
Try out the championship 18 hole links course at Machrihanish Golf Club, with the first hole boasting to be the finest in the world. It's a challenging course with spectacular views over Machrihanish bay.
Another 18 hole golf course is that of Dunaverty Golf Club at Southend, with fabulous views of Ireland and the Mull of Kintyre which inspired Sir Paul McCartney to write and sing about it.
Challenging, but suitable for all the family is the splendid 9 hole course at Carradale Golf Club, with stunning views across Kilbrannan Sound to the isle of Arran.
Situated on the shores of West Loch lies Tarbert Golf Club, with its picturesque 9 hole course open all year round.
Gardens
Visit the Achamore Gardens (admission is free with a donation box) noted for beautiful exotic plants and trees on the 
Isle of Gigha. Hire a bike - it's a wonderful and fulfilling day out for all the family via the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry from Tayinloan.
The gardens at Stonefield Castle in Tarbert offer an interesting collection of plants from around the world dating back to the 19th century when Sir J Hooker collected seeds on his travels .
Lady Linda McCartney Memorial Gardens can be found in Campbeltown, within the grounds of the library, where admission is free.
Fishing 
Scotland is famous for its fishing and there are several lochs and rivers within easy reach on the Kintyre Peninsula with reasonably priced fishing for Salmon, Brown Trout and Sea Trout. Carradale, Glenbarr and Campbeltown allow fishing by permit.
Fishing charters are available off the Mull of Kintyre.
Riding
Enjoy the unspoilt beaches, coastlines and countryside by saddle. There are several 
equestrian centres on the Kintyre with experienced guides for the novice riders.
For the more advanced and experienced rider trekking and solo rides are on offer, with areas such as Southend and the bridal routes of Mull of Kintyre where wild life such as golden eagles and wild feral goats can be spotted.
Wildlife
Seals are frequently spotted basking on the rocks around the shoreline of the Kintyre and for the keen photographers there are a number of stopping places, the most popular is that of Ronachan Point which means "Place of the Seals".
Kintyre is a haven for the bird lover with sightings guaranteed of the Buzzard, Golden Eagle and a variety of birds of prey. The most popular undisturbed Lussa Loch, in season, is a picturesque sighting for lovers of the Brent and Pink Footed Geese.
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