On The Road to Schytherbolle

Torrisdale Castle

Since we hurried to Machrihanish on the A83.
It's time to take the B roads (B842 and B8001) back to Tarbert and the ferry to Whisky Island

I'm also informed on good authority that somewhere along the B842 near to Campbeltown is the location of Paul McCartney's Scottish Farmhouse - And here's some local goss and background to Paul McCartney's "Mull of Kintyre".

In the 1970s Paul McCartney bought an old farmhouse and converted some of the out buildings into a recording studio, and when he married Linda they did up the house.
They used to spend every summer up there when the children were small, saying it was the one place in the world they could feel free to "be themselves".
The idea of the "Mull of Kintyre" came to Paul on a walk by the sea where the mist frequently comes rolling in from the sea.
He got the local Pipe Band together for a backing session and had a barbecue on the beach after the recording had been made.

Also B prepared to stopover at Torrisdale Estate

Torrisdale Estate has its own sandy beach and a small rowing boat is available for mackerel fishing or just splashing about. (Life jackets available). Explore the 1500 acres of the Torrisdale Estate. For golfers there is a challenging and very "tricky" 9 hole course at Carradale (we give 2 free rounds per holiday except in July & August for this)
Anything coming FREE from a Scotsman has to be worth investigating.

About 2 miles away is the attractive fishing village of Carradale, which has a Post Office, several shops, bars and restaurants. There is also a Heritage Centre which has some very interesting displays, activities for children and a very good tea-room. Boating and fishing are available