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About Skipness

Skipness is a small coastal village on Kintyre's east coast, overlooking the Sound of Kilbrannan with views to Arran. Drive via the A83 from Tarbert, then take the B8001 east for scenic moorland and coastal stretches. The 13th-century castle ruins dominate the shoreline, marking this former medieval stronghold.

Where is Skipness on the map?

Skipness is in Scotland, at 55.767, -5.347 - about 12 km north-east of North Crossaig.

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What is the closest airport to Skipness?

The closest airport to Skipness is Oban Airport, 110 km (about 1 h 40 min by car).

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