Tarbert Castle — Attraction in Scotland

Literally a hop skip and jump from the main street. This little gem is a place to take in the view and meditate on the fact that the universe got it right when making Scotland so pretty. Please be mindful of the local wildlife aka the grounds man/sheep. Up a couple of flights of stairs to a beautiful view of the Ferry terminal, harbor , church top and the town as far as the eye can see. There is information to learn about the history and benches to take in the view. Would suggest having a jacket and glass or wine picnic handy. We were there the weekend before any major festival and got to...

You have to walk up the hill to the castle. There is no car parking place nearby. The views on the hill over Talbert and the harbor are picturesque. The castle housed once a king but is now a mere ruin. A couple of plaques help the curious to understand the place better. It is somewhat surprising how small the castle was at the time. However, there was a whole military aparatus around it. Today, you do need some imagination to "see" the old...

I had the advantage of one September day when the sun was shining. The castle is a little exposed to cope with wind and rain. The remains of this ruin have a terrific vista across the small town of Tarbert and out to the east over Loch Fyne. The castle is maintained by the local community and the 3 or 4 Hebridean sheep employed as lawnmowers. Very well kept. A great place but no shelter from wet/windy weather. Well worth a visit in...