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The Mull of Kintyre was made famous in modern times by Paul McCartney & Wings when they had a hit song named after the area. A bit sad really when you begin to consider the heritage and importance of the Mull of Kintyre to the history of Scotland.
The Mull of Kintyre is normally described as the southern end of the Kintyre peninsula, a long narrow strip of Argyll which stretches from Tarbert in the north down to and beyond Campbeltown in the South. The Mull is strategically located on the Irish Sea at less than 16Km from the coast of Ireland. It’s proximity to Ireland and it’s importance as a port have both contributed to it’s rich social history.
The Mull of Kintyre has some lovely coastline, is a great place to bird watch and the local area boasts one of the best links golf courses in the world. Take the time to visit the Kintyre peninsula, there is plenty to do but most of all you will find peace and tranquility.
The Mull of Kintyre is quite remote in one sense taking over 4 hours by coach from Glasgow, but you can fly from Glasgow where the journey time is only 25 minutes. If you are touring by car in Argyll & Bute you can take your time and enjoy the diverse scenery and empty places throughout the Kintyre Peninsula.
You can also use a number of car ferries to get you from the Firth of Clyde via Bute to The Mull of Kintyre and you can also organise some island hopping tickets with ferry operators.
The Mull of Kintyre does not attract the large number of summer visitors that the more popular parts of the Highlands see during the summer season. So it’s a great place to get away from the crowds and to explore.
If you are already on holiday in Argyll & Bute take advantage of the fact that you are already pretty near the Mull of Kintyre and visit on a day trip or short break basis.
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