Getting to Balinakill
The majority of visitors to the peninsula travel by road from Glasgow driving west from the city then north past Dumbarton. After Balloch roundabout head north along the west side of Loch Lomond, turn left at Tarbet then drive over the hill to Arrochar and round the top of Loch Long. It’s then a steady climb to the Rest and be Thankful and a straight run through the Glen to the head of Loch Fyne. On the way you will pass the Cobbler, the famous Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, the picturesque village of Inveraray and Inveraray Castle, home of the Duke of Argyll. The scenery en route is truly breathtaking and it’s a journey that everyone should take at least once. Once you reach Lochgilphead and turn south on to the Kintyre Peninsula the road becomes much quieter and you can continue to enjoy the views to the Islands and beyond. Balinakill Country House is in the village of Clachan 10 miles south of Tarbert. After passing the Clachan sign you will pass the village shop on your right and Balinakill is the next turning on your left.
Flights
There are two flights daily Monday to Friday to/from Campbeltown Airport - Glasgow – 01586 555 410 / 553 797 Highlands & Islands Airport http://www.flybe.com/
Sea Plane Charters
Sea planes can be chartered from Glasgow, landing in Tarbert - www.lochlomondseaplanes.com
Citylink Bus
Citylink Buses provide a bus service to and from Glasgow, 08705 50 50 50 - www.citylink.co.uk
Ferries
http://kintyreexpress.com/ - From Ballycastle, Troon and available for private charter to desination of your choice
Local ferries travel to and from Kintyre throughout the day, Gigha (7 miles), Cowal Peninsula (10 Miles), Islay (5 Miles), Arran (10 Miles) - www.calmac.co.uk
Helicopter Charters
Helicopters are able to land in the front garden at Balinakill - www.dayaviation.co.uk
Taxis / Transfers / Car Hire
- McDonald Mini Coaches - 14 Seat Minibus & Cars, Tayinloan
Call Mairi Graham on 01583 441 236 or email miari@craigruadh.fsnet.co.uk - Kintyre Connect – 16 Seat Minibus, Transfers to & from Glasgow / Machrihanish
Call Robert on 01586 554 625 / 07825 091 502 or email robertgraham59@btinternet.com - Burnbank Garage – Car Hire & Wedding Cars, Campbeltown – 01586 552 772
- Fona Taxis (4,6, Seaters) – 01586 553 275 / 0800 666 666
- Ian’s Taxis – Campbeltown – 01586 554 959
