Tarbert

Tarbert is a Village in the county of Argyll.

Retail in Tarbert

There are great places to visit near Tarbert including some great woodlands, ruins, ancient sites, castles, historic monuments and gardens.

Woodlands to visit near Tarbert include Knapdale Forest.

Tarbert is near some unmissable ruins like Arichonan Ruins,

There are a number of ancient sites near Tarbert including Nether Largie South Cairn, Temple Wood, Ri Cruin Cairn, Nether Largie Stones, Dunadd Hillfort, Ballymeanoch Stones, and Achnabreck Prehistoric Rock Carvings.

Places near Tarbert feature a number of interesting castles including Carnasserie Castle.

The area around Tarbert boasts some of the best historic monuments including Ballymeanoch Stones, and Achnabreck Prehistoric Rock Carvings.

There are a several good gardens in the Tarbert area like 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.

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