South Kintyre
Ward in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.415, -5.622 |
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| OS grid ref: | NR 70 19 |
| Dialling code: | 01586 (Campbeltown) |
The area around South Kintyre occupies the southern tip of the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, centred on the town of Campbeltown and including coastal villages such as Machrihanish. It is a remote, windswept landscape of sandy beaches, rugged headlands and sheltered bays, with the well‑known Mull of Kintyre marking the exposed southern extremity.
Locally the economy mixes farming and fishing with a revived whisky industry - Campbeltown still celebrates its distilling heritage - plus tourism, golf and outdoor pursuits. The area has a strong maritime and crofting history, visible in its archaeology, music and Gaelic traditions, and community life tends to be close‑knit with seasonal festivals and volunteer organisations playing an important role.
Postcode districts covering South Kintyre
Neighbouring places
- Campbeltown Place 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Island Davaar Island 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Sanda Island Island 9.1 miles14.7 km
Example postcodes in South Kintyre
PA28 6UG, PA28 6QZ, PA28 6TD, PA28 6FN, PA28 6HU, PA28 6JX, PA28 6GD, PA28 6TG, PA28 6TP … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 41.1 miles66.1 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 56 miles90.1 km
Hotels in South Kintyre Ad
Schools in South Kintyre
- Campbeltown Grammar School Secondary
- Castlehill Primary School Primary
- Dalintober Primary School Primary
- Drumlemble Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Killellan House Estate 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Losset Park Estate 4.4 miles7 km
- Keil Port Harbour 7.5 miles12 km
- Glenbarr Abbey Estate 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Torrisdale Castle Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Largie Castle Estate 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Achamore House Estate 18.1 miles29.1 km