Tarbert

The Newest, Freshest Gallery in Tarbert Situated in the centre of Tarbert, on the corner of Harbour Street and Campbeltown Road, next to the Co-Op and the Bank. Owned by the Tarbert artist, Stuart Herd, the gallery is, in part, a showcase for his latest original paintings of mostly local scenes and from around Scotland. A wide selection of his framed and mounted prints, including the pen and ink football and stadia prints by Stuart may be purchased in person from The Harbour Gallery and via this website. Original work of artists from Argyll and further afield is available, alongside framed and mounted prints by artists past and present. Ceramics, scottish sourced jewellery and sculpture are for sale in the gallery too. The Harbour Gallery has a unique collection of vintage original memorabilia comprising travel and tourism literature, adverts, maps and postcards, which are of interest to all ages and make unusal gifts for the person who has everything. We also have a selection of sailing/nautical Artwork and charts. We are open daily from 10am - 6pm ( out of hours - contact Stuart on mobile number)

The Harbour View Restaurant has the best views in Tarbert. Alacarte available wed-sun 6-9pm Bar meals 12-3.00 with regular lunch and dinner specials. example: pulled pork pannini, Smoked Haddock Pakora, Sizzling prawn with sweet chilli sauce. The bar is open from 10.45am till late, and Booking is advised for the restaurant 01880 820300

The Art Studio Working Art Studio & Framing - Tarbert, Argyll The Art Studio was opened in 2007. It has been converted from a fishermans net store and is located on Harbour St. Tarbert. Due to his growing popularity, he felt he needed an establishment for people to visit and view his work. He has also combined this site with his Picture Framing business – framing for the public and artists alike. You are welcome to visit to view original paintings on sale or to see Stuarts “work in progress”, he may be working on landscapes /seascapes for galleries UK wide, but will for sure have a west coast scene underway. The Art Studio offers a be-spoke picture framing /hanging service .A wide choice of frames are available from a range of European suppliers. This is a working studio, feel free to visit and discuss commissions - I undertake paintings of yachts to ships of all sizes, and I'm always available to discuss your requirements. Opening hours - Please contact Stuart on his mobile number listed if you are making a special journey to visit. The Studio is open from 9am - 6pm daily (normally later !), but he may be working in his Gallery (the Harbour Gallery - Tarbert) , delivering paintings or out taking photographs. Please contact beforehand !

The Islay Frigate Hotel is a family run hotel and has been under new management since 2013. There are six bedrooms of wich four are en suite, and prices start from £30pp per night. There is free WiFi on all floors, with an excellent connection. We are located in the centre of the village and are 5 minutes from Marina and Ferry Terminal. Large dining room, lounge, public bar, and large Beer Garden at the rear with live bands and Disco on most weekeends. The Harbour View Restaurant has the best views in Tarbert. Alacarte available wed-sun 6-9pm Bar meals 12-3.00 with regular lunch and dinner specials. example: pulled pork pannini, Smoked Haddock Pakora, Sizzling prawn with sweet chilli sauce. The bar is open from 10.45am till late, and Booking is advised for the restaurant 01880 820300

An intimate 24-seat quay-side restaurant re-opened in February 2014 under new ownership, with original menus and a fresh new look. While featuring fresh local seafood such as Gigha Lobster, Islay Scallops and Loch Fyne Langoustines, The Anchorage nonetheless caters for a wide variety of tastes with dishes such as Venison, Pork Belly, Sea Bass, Halibut, Smoked Duck and Ham Hough Terrine, as well as vegetarian specialities like Goats' Cheese Pannacotta and Fig Tarte Tatin.
Open for lunch and dinner, fully licensed, bookings are recommended in season.

2 minutes from Harbour Office

Only cashpoint in Tarbert.

Stonefield Farm Wigwams located at An Tairbeart, Tarbert is the latest addition to Scotland's rural centres, in the heart of scenic and historic Argyll. Nestled on the edge of our family farm of Stonefield and strategically placed between Tarbert, Loch Fyne and West Loch Tarbert our situation creates the gateway to Kintyre and the Isles of the Inner Hebredes- the perfect starting or stopping off point for your Scottish holiday. Tarbert (derived from An Tairbeart, the Gaelic for 'crossing') combines a perfect harbour for sailors with the charm of a traditional fishing village and myriad attractions for those interested in our natural environment and historic heritage.

Modern bed & breakfast accommodation highly recommended less than 500 yards from Tarbert's harbour. The Cuillins features 3 luxurious rooms, 2 double rooms and 1 twin room, all of which are en-suite and all of which have tea and coffee making facilities. Each room also has a hairdryer and toiletries in every room and the Cuillins is non-smoking throughout.