Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Kilmartin
Also known as: Cille Mhàrtainn
Kilmartin — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kilmartin is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.1336°, -5.4869°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kilmartin (Scottish Gaelic: Cille Mhàrtainn, meaning "church of Màrtainn") is a small village in Argyll and Bute, western Scotland. It is best known as the centre of Kilmartin Glen, an area with one of the richest concentrations of prehistoric monuments and historical sites in Scotland. It contains over 800 monuments within a six-mile (ten-kilometre) radius. It is home to Kilmartin Museum and the Kilmartin Hotel.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1336, -5.4869
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Opening
- Mar-Oct 10:00-17:00; Nov 01-Dec 23 Th-Su 11:00-16:00
Sources
- wikidata: Q1002111 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kilmartin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kilmartin houses.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kilmartin Stones
Historic churches · 0.0 km
Kilmartin Glen
Museums · 0.0 km
Kilmartin House Museum
Museums · 0.0 km
Kilmartin Museum
Museums · 0.0 km
Ardscotnish
Vineyards · 0.1 km
Kilmartin Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Neil Campbell Tomb
Follies · 0.1 km
Kilmartin Churchyard
Cemeteries · 0.1 km
Glebe Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.1 km
Glebe Cairn
Archaeological sites · 0.1 km
Kilmartin Castle
Castles · 0.3 km
Nether Largie North Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.5 km
Kilmartin is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Kilmartin
123 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Kilmartin →
📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Carnasserie Castle
Carnasserie Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Fincharn Castle
Fincharn Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Kilmartin Churchyard
Kilmartin Churchyard is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Kilmartin Museum
Kilmartin Museum — museum in Kilmartin, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Follies · Central Scotland
Neil Campbell Tomb
Neil Campbell Tomb is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Ballymeanoch
Ballymeanoch in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Forests & woodlands · Central Scotland
Temple Wood
Temple Wood in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kilmartin Stones
Kilmartin Stones in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Museums · Central Scotland
Kilmartin Glen
Kilmartin Glen in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Stone circles · Central Scotland
Nether Largie standing stone
Nether Largie standing stone — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Central Scotland
Nether Largie Middle Cairn
Nether Largie Middle Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Central Scotland
Glebe Cairn
Glebe Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Central Scotland
Nether Largie North Cairn
Nether Largie North Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Central Scotland
Nether Largie South Cairn
Nether Largie South Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Baluachraig Cup and Ring Carving
Baluachraig Cup and Ring Carving — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Ballymeanoch Henge
Ballymeanoch Henge — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · Central Scotland
Temple Wood Stone Circle
Temple Wood Stone Circle — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Central Scotland
Dunchraigaig Cairn
Dunchraigaig Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Central Scotland
Ri Cruin Cairn
Ri Cruin Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kilmartin Stones
Kilmartin Stones in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Museums · Central Scotland
Kilmartin Glen
Kilmartin Glen in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Kilmartin House Museum
Kilmartin House Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Kilmartin Museum
Kilmartin Museum — museum in Kilmartin, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kilmartin Parish Church
Kilmartin Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kilmartin
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Ardfern Motorhome Park
Ardfern Motorhome Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Lochgilphead Caravan Park
Lochgilphead Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Loch Melfort Hotel
Loch Melfort Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Leachive Caravan Park
Leachive Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Strathlachlan Caravan Park
Strathlachlan Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Cairnbaan Hotel, Crinan Canal
Cairnbaan Hotel, Crinan Canal in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Tigh an Truish Inn
Tigh an Truish Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Towns & cities · Central Scotland
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Achahoish — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Ardentinny — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilmartin?
- Kilmartin is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8RN).
- What is Kilmartin?
- Kilmartin — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Kilmartin?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8RN.
- Is Kilmartin free to visit?
- Yes, Kilmartin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kilmartin?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8RN. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.