Le Tout P'ti FC Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Looking forward to my first trip to Kintyre Park on Saturday to see Campbeltown Pupils vs. Kilsyth Athletic. (Hopefully, no word yet on any ticketing or Covid restrictions etc.) Any recommendations for pre-match food very welcome. Thought I'd create a wee thread so we can share our tales of journeys along the A83, pictures of chippies in Inveraray, chance meetings with Paul McCartney at the Campbeltown Co-op, and such like. To those making the journey this season, enjoy the trip! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Magoo Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 There’s a couple of cafes on the waterfront, one at the top of the pier. Also 2 takeaways on main st if you aren’t looking to sit down. Burnside square if you’re looking for a refreshment, there’s pubs on all sides, again this is just behind the main st. Kintyre park is only 5/10 mins walk from the town centre. Enjoy your trip 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 It's a hoor of a long way. I take it you're not planning a day trip. Distilleries! I would check out a walk to Davaar Island if you have time and the tides are right. Crucifixion cave painting which is pretty interesting even if you're not religious. Couple of years since I was there and it seemed pretty run down. Not sure what effect the pandemic has had. The Argyll Arms and the Royal Hotel are majestic but faded sandstone buildings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 I'm thinking of going to the game myself. I'll be wearing the pink carnation and cheeky wee smile @Le Tout P'ti FC..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 I'm thinking of going to the game myself. I'll be wearing the pink carnation and cheeky wee smile [mention=28011]Le Tout P'ti FC[/mention].....Excellent. I will hold the New York Times under my arm and stand beneath the station clock at noon. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokloyal Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 The Ardshiel Hotel in the town is close to the ground,serves superb grub,has an excellent large beer garden and one of the best and biggest whisky bars and collections you will ever see anywhere-has won many awards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawB93 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 12 hours ago, The Mantis said: I would check out a walk to Davaar Island if you have time and the tides are right. Crucifixion cave painting which is pretty interesting even if you're not religious. Couple of years since I was there and it seemed pretty run down. Not sure what effect the pandemic has had. Saw the painting featured on Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs and it seems it's been getting restored every few years for a while, by local Art teachers and such. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 12 hours ago, RawB93 said: Saw the painting featured on Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs and it seems it's been getting restored every few years for a while, by local Art teachers and such. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 Is Graham Spiers going to Kintyre Park? I don't know, but let's start that rumour now. Look forward to reading the match report. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawB93 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 10 hours ago, The Mantis said: I’ve only been to one Scottish island in my life and that was Gigha… had no idea it was that nearby! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Breakfast. This beats Harthill Services. A mere 75 miles to go. Easy peasy. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurcer Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 What a lovely day for the start of the new season. Hope everyone who travels the long and winding road see a great game and gets home safely. I would be very interested in any comments on the standard of the game from anyone who is going. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Le Tout P'ti FC said: Breakfast. This beats Harthill Services. A mere 75 miles to go. Easy peasy. And if Dougie wass here, he would tell you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 The magnificent West Port Beach, about 10 minutes out of Campbeltown (just past the turn off for "Tangy"). Fog has suddenly set in pretty close to here, visibility down to about the length of a football pitch. Ulp!Even I would find it hilarious, after a near 200 mile drive and a 5am alarm call, if this match was postponed due to shan visibility. (I'm sure it will burn off, it's roasting.) Not to "fret" over the weather, the journey here has been magical. A road I know pretty well from my trips to Islay, but it never disappoints, and today I had it mostly to myself. Bliss. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Burned off. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 It's a long chuffing way from Edinburgh, but scorchio here! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsimButtHitsASix Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Looking forward to folk dingying the big drive and going for various ferry options via Cowal/Bute/Arran and turning an 8th tier Scottish football game into a weekend booze cruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Stuff the [emoji925]. Take a [emoji576] instead. Landing pad right next door to the park. Attached to the hospital, but I'm sure they'd let you bring a chinook in for a small fee. One nil to Kilsyth nearing HT. Campbeltown were playing a scarily high offside line for a while and Kilsyth burst through countless times. Should have been about 3-0 after 10 minutes. But Campbeltown have settled down a bit now, game is much more even.Had my pre match grub at the Black Sheep. As I left, I came upon a new restaurant called No.42 Main Street. Looks a proper foodie place, whole lobster etc. Fully expect Coogan and Brydon to pitch up with a film crew.No sign of Spiers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 5-0..... Ouch.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Six. I'm starting to think the Campbeltown offside trap was designed by Baldrick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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