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Machrihanish Tourist Information


Once linked by a narrow-gauge railway to Campbeltown (closed in the 1930's), the village is the site for a classic links Golf course, which Tom Morris helped to design. Its 1st hole is rated by Jack Nicklaus as the World's greatest opening hole.

South of the village lie the 'Gauldrons' and the ruined village of Craigaig, fine for walks, and nearby the remains can still be seen of Fessenden's Wireless mast, which on 1st January 1906 transmitted a wireless telegraphy signal to America.

The Airport, originally one of two Royal Naval Air Station and a US Navy Seals unit, but now used for the air service to Glasgow. The spectacular sandy beach, stretching for miles up the coast to Westport, is a great centre for Surfing and Windsurfing.

 

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What's near Machrihanish

Attractions:
  Kildalton Cross  22 Miles
  Brodick Castle  24 Miles
  Goatfell  25 Miles
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Towns:
  Drumlemble  2 Miles
  Kilchenzie  4 Miles
  Campbeltown  5 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Arran Estate Agents  24 Miles
  Smith & Valentine  35 Miles
  Rentolease  41 Miles
Hotels:
  White Hart hotel  5 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Portencross Holiday Cottage  37 Miles
  7 Crawford Street  37 Miles
  Anchorage Houe  38 Miles
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Campsites:
  Carradale Bay Caravan Park  14 Miles
  Sandylands Holiday Park  39 Miles
  Queensland Holiday Park  41 Miles

Cinema: Odeon Ayr  42 Miles

TIC: Campbeltown Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01586 552056  5 Miles


Attractions near Machrihanish
Kildalton Cross (22 Miles)*
Kildalton Cross is the finest intact High Cross in Scotland carved in the late eighth century.
Brodick Castle (24 Miles)*
This is a castle you will never forget! The tall, stately building beckons you with the glow of its warm red sandstone. The setting is superb - fronted by a magnificent bay, surrounded by gardens and overlooked by the majestic mountain of Goatfell.
Goatfell (25 Miles)*
At 2,866ft, Goatfell is the highest peak on the Isle of Arran, with impressive views.
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Towns near Machrihanish
Drumlemble Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Kilchenzie Tourist Information (4 Miles)*
Campbeltown Tourist Information (5 Miles)*
The Royal Burgh of Campbeltown has been occupied continuously for over 8000 years. Once home to a big fishing fleet, the Herring fishery declined after the 1920's, and now fine quality shellfish is landed here.
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Hotels near Machrihanish
White Hart hotel (5 Miles)*
Dating back to 1850, the White Hart Hotel is located in the heart of Campbeltown. Situated on the main street, the hotel is based on the famous coastline of the Mull of Kintyre.
Stonefield Castle Hotel (28 Miles)*
Newly refurbished Stonefield Castle Hotel offers a truly magnificent location, standing in 60 acres of woodland gardens overlooking spectacular Loch Fyne. The superb panoramic views from the hotel restaurant are unbeatable.
Stonefield Castle Hotel (33 Miles)*
Spoil yourself and stay in the Castle. Non smoking hotel. Stonefield Castle Hotel is an outstanding example of Scottish baronial Architecture.
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Self Catering near Machrihanish
Portencross Holiday Cottage (37 Miles)*
Portencross Holiday Cottage is situated in a peaceful location on the west coast of Ayrshire; the cottage is only a few minutes away from the local village of West Kilbride.
7 Crawford Street (37 Miles)*
Millport is the only town on the Isle of Cumbrae, reached by a ten minute ferry crossing from Largs. 7 Crawford St is a ground floor, one bedroomed flat five minutes walk from the Blue Star beaches
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