The Campbeltown Backpackers is housed in the Old Schoolhouse, a Grade B listed building. Offering easy access to the facilities of Campbeltown including swimming pool, gym, the Wee Toon cinema (oldest in the country) and Springbank, Kilkerran and Glen Scotia distillery tours, it is a good stop along the Kintyre Way which gives walkers spectacular views of the surrounding islands. The area also enjoys very good wind surfing, surfing, mountain bike routes and other major cycle trails.

Beautifully appointed, Campbeltown Backpackers is owned and run by the Kintyre Amenity Trust charity. It sleeps 16 in two dorms. The hand made, bespoke, sturdy wooden bunks were specifically designed so that someone 6ft 3' tall can sit in the bottom bunk without bending or banging their head! Such is the attention to detail and guest comfort throughout the whole place. The smaller 6 bed dorm has a mix bunks and two single beds, perfect for the 'bottom bunkers' amongst us. Facilities include a well appointed, fully equipped kitchen, two dining areas and a cosy lounge. Outside there's a seating area with picnic tables. All bed lined is provided and there's a locked cycle/equipment store. Towel hire available - See online booking.

Kintyre is full of cultural and historical interest being the place where St Columba came ashore from Northern Ireland bringing Christianity to Scotland. Robert the Bruce spent time in Kintyre on his way to Rathlin, whilst the beach at Saddell was the location for Paul McCartney and Wings' video for the song Mull of Kintyre. For wildlife lovers the Kintyre Peninsula is a great place to see otters, seals and even golden eagles as well as red, roe and sika deer.