Tarbert
Tarbert is a Village in the county of Argyll.
There are great places to visit near Tarbert including some great woodlands, ruins, ancient sites, castles, historic monuments and gardens.
Knapdale Forest is one of Tarbert's best, nearby woodlands to visit in Tarbert.
There are a number of ruins near to Tarbert including Arichonan Ruins.
Don't miss Nether Largie South Cairn, Temple Wood, Ri Cruin Cairn, Nether Largie Stones, Dunadd Hillfort, Ballymeanoch Stones, and Achnabreck Prehistoric Rock Carvings's ancient sites if visiting the area around Tarbert.
Carnasserie Castle is one of Tarbert's best, nearby castles to visit in Tarbert.
There are a several good historic monuments in the Tarbert area like Ballymeanoch Stones, and Achnabreck Prehistoric Rock Carvings.
The area around Tarbert features a number of interesting gardens including Arduaine Garden, and Crarae Gardens.
Tarbert History
There are some historic monuments around Tarbert:
Places to see near Tarbert
History of Tarbert
Around the year 1098 Magnus Barefoot, King of Norway, had his longship carried across the isthmus at Tarbert to signify his possession of the Western Isles. A fortified structure was built in Tarbert during the 13th century. It was reinforced with the addition of an outer bailey and towers in the 1320s by Robert the Bruce, to protect it against the Lords of the Isles. A towerhouse was added in the 16th century, which is the most noticeable part of the remains. The castle occupies high land above Loch Fyne, providing views up East Loch Tarbert and beyond to the Firth of Clyde. This castle was captured from John MacDonald by James IV of Scotland as part of his campaign to destroy the power of the Lords of the Isles. In 1685 the castle was involved in another skirmish when Walter Campbell of Skipness Castle seized it as a stronghold for the Clan Campbell. There are only a couple of standing walls left which have been stabilised, allowing removal of fencing and closer access for visitors. The castle is on top of a hill in Tarbert overlooking the bay. The castle has a very commanding view of the water approaches.
