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Campbeltown, Scotland

Campbeltown is a town and former royal burgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It lies by Campbeltown Loch on the Kintyre Peninsula.

Type City

Why go

  • Town and former royal burgh in Scotland.
  • Known for Glen Scotch whisky.
  • Served by Campbeltown Airport (CAL).

History

Campbeltown is a town and former royal burgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It lies by Campbeltown Loch on the Kintyre Peninsula. The population of Campbeltown was 4,425 in 2022, indicating a decrease since the 2011 census. Campbeltown is an important centre for Scotch whisky, and a busy fishing port.

Airports

Campbeltown Airport (CAL) 3.3 mi to the centre
Campbeltown, SCT, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Flybe) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Glasgow (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Flybe BE (DHT) · 1 route: Glasgow*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Kildalloig Airstrip 2.1 mi to the centre
Kildalloig, Argyll and Bute, SCT, GB
Outdoor
Gigha Airfield 17 mi to the centre
Isle of Gigha, Argyll and Bute, SCT, GB
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Campbeltown Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.2 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Kintyre Express (Ballycastle to Campbeltown)
Ferry route · Craig of Campbeltown Ltd
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Campbeltown Airport (CAL); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CAL has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Glasgow). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Campbeltown Ferry Terminal, 0.2 mi); routes include Kintyre Express (Ballycastle to Campbeltown).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Campbeltown, Scotland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach