Location: Campbeltown
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Campbeltown; (/ˈkæmbəltən/ ( listen); Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Loch Chille Chiarain or Ceann Locha) is a town and former royal burgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It lies by Campbeltown Loch on the Kintyre peninsula. Originally known as Kinlochkilkerran (an anglicization of the Gaelic, which means "head of the loch by the kirk of Ciarán"), it was renamed in the 17th century as Campbell's Town after Archibald Campbell (Earl of Argyle) was granted the site in 1667. Campbeltown became an important centre for shipbuilding and Scotch whisky, and a busy fishing port.
Restaurants in Campbeltown
1. Springbank Distillery
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5.0 based on 328 reviews
Springbank Distillery is one of the main visitor attractions in Campbeltown, Kintyre. It is one of three distilleries remaining in Campbeltown which, in the 19th century, was classed as 'The Whisky Capital of the World'. Established in 1828, Springbank is the oldest independent family owned distillery in Scotland and is the only distillery in Scotland to carry out the full production process on one site - from the traditional floor maltings through to the bottling.
2. Campbeltown Picture House
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
3. Glen Scotia Distillery
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By suzzytravels - Darlington, United Kingdom
Myself and some friends went on a tour and whisky tasting here and had a blast. The tour guide was funny and informative, answering all our questions about the local area and the whisky making process. The building is tastefully decorated and kitted out so it feels modern and old fashioned all at once and the whisky we tasted at the end was so delicious I bought a bottle of the Victoriana to take home as well as a bottle of Double Cask for my parents, which they thoroughly appreciated as part of their Anniversary present. If I come back to Kintyre I will definitely be visiting Glen Scotia again.
4. Mitchell’s Glengyle Distillery
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By whiskyfanda - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The tour guide was the same person as the springbank tour, wonderful tour, informative and fun. Interesting stories about the building through the window grills, and the 2 "wash stills as well!
5. Campbeltown Heritage Centre
6. Coastal Design
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By OliviaSPaton - Dagenham, United Kingdom
This shop is a treasure trove of beautiful and quaint items. Every time I have visited I have always left having bought at least two pieces - this visit was no different. The items on sale range from inexpensive craft items made from driftwood, shells or pebbles to the most beautiful intricate designer pieces of jewellery and silk. Well worth a visit.
