The new Campbeltown – queen of Kintyre

In the past, Campbeltown has tended to seem an isolated place, but all that is changing. 32 new flats are being built, and houses as well, but that’s just part of it. The whole of Kintyre is set to develop as a renewable energy hub. A new road is being built for easier transport of wind turbine components, and Campbeltown and Machrihanish will develop as a centre for the renewable energy industry in Scotland.

The New Quay in Campbeltown is also part of the Kintyre Renewables Hub project. New piles will be driven along the length of the New Quay on the inner harbour side, while dredging and road widening will make it easier to transport wind turbine components and other freight. New benches, bins, notice boards, lighting, signs, pavements and plants will make the area look much better. Roads are being resurfaced and work is due to start this month on the All Weather Pitch at Kinloch Park, floodlit so that matches will be able to take place on winter evenings.

The Heritage Initiative in Campeltown continues. Shop fronts and buildings.are being rejuvenated and  brightened up. Sandy MacTaggart, Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure, said, ‘The Kintyre Renewables Hub and better housing will breathe new life into the town.’ There can be little doubt that CalMac has been impressed by all this investment and brightening-up, since it proposes for the first time to include Campbeltown in its ferry network.

see more information Kintyre Renewables Hub project.