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Skipness

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Skipness is a small village on the east coast of Kintyre in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By boat

CalMac runs a ferry service from Lochranza on the Isle of Arran to nearby Claonaig. Turn right when you get off the ferry.

[edit] By car

Take the A83 then the B8001 to Skipness. Or take the B842 then the B8001 if you are coming from the south and east of Kintyre, as it's a much more scenic route than the A83.

[edit] By bus

The West Coast Motors 448 runs from Lochgilphead and Tarbert to Claonaig and Skipness three times a day Monday to Saturday. Check timetables on the West Coast Motors website [1].

[edit] Get around

Skipness is a small village, and it is easy to get about by walking.

[edit][add listing] See

  • Skipness Castle and Chapel - owned by Historic Scotland. Free to get in.
  • Great views of Arran!

[edit][add listing] Do

Relax, go for a walk and enjoy the view!

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • The Seafood Cabin - open from May to September. Excellent food, but very pricey! A seafood platter costs £17.50, but it is well worth it! Open from 11am to 7pm and closed on Saturdays.
  • Skipness Village Stores - also offers sandwiches, tea, coffee and homebaking. Closed Tuesday afternoons and Sundays.

[edit][add listing] Drink

Skipness Seafood Cabin is licenensed and is very reasonably priced.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

Just wildcamp just off the Skipness - Claonaig road. Nobody minds (at least for a night), and besides, it's free.

[edit] Get out

Tarbert (Loch Fyne) and Campbeltown are good day trips from Skipness. Or even better, Arran, of course!

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