Campbeltown Heritage Trail

2012 Heritage Trail Tours

The group are in the process of finalising dates and times for this years tours.  The website will be updated as soon as information is available.

The Campbeltown Heritage Trail Group has just released two leaflets that highlight the town’s historic past. 

The first leaflet specialises in the area’s unique, rich architecture. Written by David McEwan, it focuses on the work of four Glasgow architects who designed many of Campbeltown’s most prominent buildings during Campbeltown’s most prosperous period.    

The content for the second leaflet was produced by Alex McKinven and takes a look at some of the key points in Campbeltown’s history. Not only is it a valuable source to visitors, but it is also ideal for locals wanting to find out more about the area they live in.  Are you aware that Campbeltown was the focus for press gang activity during the American War of Independance and the later French Wars? Are you also aware that the Earl of Argyll's Rebellion in 1685 started right here in Campbeltown?

Alex is one of the volunteer guides who delivers historic walking tours around Campbeltown during the summer months. These tours take place every Wednesday at 1pm, leaving from the tourist information centre, and have proved extremely popular. However, because both leaflets contain referenced maps, they are ideal for people wishing to carry out their own tours of the key buildings and sites at any time throughout the year.

Both leaflets are available from a number of local shops and offices including the Town Centre Regeneration Office, as well as Campbeltown Tourist Information Centre. 

It is hoped that the leaflets and the trail have provided another tourist attraction for the town centre.

The Campbeltown Heritage Trail Group is made of volunteers and has been formed as part of the Campbeltown THI (Townscape Heritage Initiative).  The cost of printing the leaflets and advertising the tours is covered by the THI funders, including; Heritage Lottery Fund, Argyll and the Islands LEADER and Argyll and Bute Council. 

Campbeltown Heritage Trail Group have announced they are holding an evening tour on Wednesday 28th September 2011.  This will be the last tour for this year. 

Tours will leave Campbeltown Tourist Information Office at 6.30pm.  To book your place phone 01586 559048.

The Campbeltown Heritage Trail Group have announced the dates for this year’s tours.  The group, made up of volunteers, was formed last year as part of the Campbeltown Town Centre Regeneration Project and aims to provide people with an interesting insight into the area’s historic past, ensuring our heritage is not lost.

This year’s tours will take place every Wednesday in July and August, departing from Campbeltown Tourist Information Centre at 1pm.  Pilot tours will also be held on Saturday 9th July and Saturday 6th August at 1pm from the Tourist Information Centre.  The tours are completely free of charge and will last approximately 50 minutes.

If you would like any more information, please contact Cara Browning at the Town Centre Regeneration Office on 01586 559048.

The Campbeltown Heritage Trail Group has also announced that 2 architectural tours of Campbeltown will take place this summer, led by David McEwan.  The purpose of the tour is to learn about simple architectural terms whilst gaining an insight into some of Campbeltown’s finest buildings and the history behind these.

The tours will take place on Friday 15th July and Friday 5th August, leaving at 1pm from Campbeltown Tourist Information Centre. These tours will only be held if there is a demand and therefore pre-booking is essential. 

For further information or to book your place, contact Cara Browning at the Town Centre Regeneration Office on 01586 559048.

These initiatives are funded via the Campbeltown THI whose funders include the Heritage Lottery Fund,  Argyll and Bute Council and Argyll and the Islands Leader.