The Kintyre Forum

Hello.
I am staying in Kintyre with my family for a week starting Saturday 23 August.
Any recommendations of things to do to get best enjoyment from this part of Scotland (two children 11-13)
Thanks.
SammyD

That next Thursday is the beginning of the MOKFest, or is it not until Friday? HELP!!!!!!!!!

HI Sammy

As far as events go I only know of Clachan Art Show which is on at Clachan Village Hall on Aug 16th & 17th but that really also depends on what age your family are as it may not be what you are looking for.

The Music Festival starts on the Thursday of the following week but that would be too late for you if you are only here for a week.

Will post up if I here of anything more.

Iain

Hi Sammy

I see the date seems to have changed when you are arriving, you seem to be now arriving right in the middle of the Music Festival.

If you go to http://www.mokfest.com you will get more info on everything that is happening there.

I think there is also an auction in Carradale on the 23rd.

Iain

I'm impressed at how quick the first two replies have come in. So quick they beat me checking my posting and amending my error. (I got my week mixed up ). It's definately 23-30 August. Sorry....
SammyD

Cracking time Doon the Green! All kind of events and food, etc.

Why not check www.kintyre.org and click on Events, quite a lot listed there for different dates.

"cracking time doon the green" sounds interesting.

Can you (or anyone else in the know) elaborate please?

Thanks

SammyD

A stage with a variety of bands, a beer tent and large area to sprawl out on the grass. Also a wide variety of stalls from a number of local organisations and businesses, and activities for kids etc etc. Good day for all the family Fingers crossed the weather is kind.

http://www.mokfest.com/saturday/doonthegreen/index.htm

Malky

The Saturday afternoon concert will feature

Jump Jive Boogie Band
Criterion New Orleans Brass Band
The Twisted Melons
The Chunks

The Funky Chicken will provide the children's entertainment.

Iain

All,
thanks for all the posts.

Apart from the BIG stuff (MOKfest etc...) any tips and advice on other things to see and do?

We plan to take in the picture house in Campbeltown, and a trip to Ghia is also pencilled in.

Other things?????

What is local walking/hiking like? Favourite routes? Hidden charms??

Recommended Pubs/eateries (Vegetarian food?????)

All advice/tips welcomed.

Sam

Trust me Sammy, it will be the highlight of your year, far less your holiday!

http://www.kintyreforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=6561

Drive down to Southend and watch the seals.Superb and simple.Stop in any lay by and watch the buzzards.Might seem a bit simplistic,but try it.

LANDROVER ROGER wrote:Drive down to Southend and watch the seals.Superb and simple.

Roger, we didn't see any at Southend but there were about eight at Machrihanish. Apart from the thousands they saw around San Francisco harbour, my kids have never been so close to them as last week. They are 12 and 15 (and my 15 year-old has 'seen it all' according to him ) yet they thought they had discovered something no-one else knew about! My son even took photos on his mobile to send to his pals and they thought it was 'cool'!!!!

Sammy, you may know of this already but we went on a drive around Kintyre and experienced the most amazing scenery. I’m not sure exactly where it was, think it was just past Southend, but we parked at a carpark where St Columbia’s footprints were. My kids ‘found’ two caves to explore and had loads of fun. Then they went across and played on the rocks and further along we found this gorgeous wee beach. We had a really brilliant time there and we had to drag them away – AND my son forgot all about his iPod too! They loved the drive up to the lighthouse as well. Often, the most fun things don’t cost any money!