Machrihanish Tourist Information |
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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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Attractions near Machrihanish
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Kildalton Cross
(22 Miles)*
Kildalton Cross is the finest intact High Cross in Scotland carved in the late eighth century. |
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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. |
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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
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Drumlemble Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
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Kilchenzie Tourist Information
(4 Miles)*
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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
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Self Catering near Machrihanish
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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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