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I noticed a few times recently the competition for Britain's greatest view. Must certainly be a few contenders in Kintyre.

So what is your favourite view in Kintyre and even better do you have a picture? If so please post it here or send it to photos@campbeltown.info

Received this e-mail and photo from Lois in Boston

Looking out to the islands of Cara, Gigha, Islay and Jura from Muasdale beach.

Difficult to actually pick a "best" view, "best" views are everywhere in Kintyre!

Lois Smalley, Boston, Lincs

There are so many lovely views in Kintyre. I have four favourites!
1. The view from our sitting room window - looking right along Machrihanish Beach towards Westport and out across Gigha, Islay and Jura. Perfect when the sun goes down!
2. Heading towards Tarbert and coming down the hill on the other side of Clachan looking over West Loch Tarbert.
3. Heading home and rounding the bend above Killegruer caravan site and looking over towards Machrihanish and the Ton Bhan headland (hope that's the correct name)
4. From the Seafood Cabin at Skipness - with Skipness Castle to the side and stunning views across to Arran.

The Mast up the hill from us in town where you can see the whole town and down to Machrihanish.

A'Chleit late on a summers night when the sun is like a red ball setting behind the Islands and the beach has no-one on it!

My favourite Beachmore was better on the same sort of night! Made working all the better!!

My favourite view has always been from above Ronachan when you catch the first glimpse of the Paps of Jura, Gigha and the west coast of Kintyre etc The problem is it is from the road and not easy to photograph from! It always made the bus journey home worth it when you could see it high up in the bus. The view from the front door is pretty special too.

Kintyre has so many great views, all different and all special. Here are some photos I took of the sunset last week on 16th July 2009 from Beachmenach.

Absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!

Stunning. Beautiful. Amazing, There are not enough words.

Talking about views from front doors here is the view from Polliwilne Farm sent in by 4th Gen. Stunning to say the least.

After a near 500 mile drive from Bonnie Corby it is always a welcome sight as you approach Drumore cottages and Campbeltown,flanked by Bengullion with Davaar Island to the left,miraculously appears.

Funny seeing your lovely picture from 4th gen....I had this conversation with my Mum this afternoon. Her most favourite view in Kintyre is coming over the top of the hill on the learside road above Pollywilline and looking cross the village and Sanda. Her other favourite, also Southend, is driving back from the Mull of Kintyre, and the first view of Southend village and surrounding area from that side.

Ags wrote:Her other favourite, also Southend, is driving back from the Mull of Kintyre, and the first view of Southend village and surrounding area from that side.

Maybe not quite the view? But one from round that area. For some odd reason I only have black and white photos of the larger view.

Not the greatest photo but my favourite view from just above Killypole loch looking right up Machrihanish bay to Westport

Thanks KFN - I will get Mum to have a look. (she does occasionally!)
John A - I just knew when I saw your name, that would be your favourite - yet another cracker!
We walked to Cragaig and down to the bay on Saturday - guess who forgot the camera!! But how amazing sitting there on the shore looking over the islands and Rathlin - gorgeous!