Amere eight kilometers from Machrihanish is the soon-to-be refurbished Royal Hotel, located in the heart of historic Campbeltown. Once known as the whisky capital of the world, this thriving fishing and shipbuilding town boasted 32 distilleries from 1848 through 1916. Today, the Springbank Distillery remains the oldest independent family-owned distillery in Scotland and offers tours daily.

Guests at The Royal Hotel will appreciate the conveniences of modern amenities in a setting of old-world elegance. The interior of the hotel will be entirely renovated to include 23 graciously appointed guestrooms, a pub, function space and the seaside Kintyre Grill, a steak and oyster bar overlooking picturesque Campbeltown Harbour. Quaint local pubs, charming shops, stunning natural beauty and welcoming locals render Campbeltown simply unforgettable in the minds of those who visit there.