Regular gathering
Brew and Blether
A relaxed village get-together at Glenbarr Hall with tea, coffee, home baking and time to catch up with neighbours and friends.
Glenbarr Community Development Association
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What’s on
What’s on in Glenbarr
This section is for events taking place in Glenbarr itself. Confirmed dates, times and arrangements will be published on the Events page and through GCDA updates.
Seasonal gathering
Glenbarr Bonfire Night
A village Bonfire Night gathering. The confirmed date, time, location and safety arrangements will be published when agreed.
More village activity
Community events
Look out for workshops, family activities, volunteering days, project events and other seasonal gatherings taking place locally.
Share a local event
If you organise a community event in Glenbarr, send us the title, date, time, venue, cost, contact details and a poster or photograph. We can then add the confirmed information to the website.
Next Route KIN 51 collection
Checking the timetable…
Glenbarr bin collections for 2026
This timetable follows Argyll and Bute Council calendar KIN_51. Please place bins out by 7:30am on the collection day.
Green: non-recyclable wasteBlue: mixed recycling
| Month | Green bin | Blue bin |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5, 26 | 6, 20 |
| February | 16 | 3, 17 |
| March | 9, 30 | 3, 17, 31 |
| April | 20 | 14, 28 |
| May | 11 | 12, 26 |
| June | 1, 22 | 9, 23 |
| July | 13 | 7, 21 |
| August | 3, 24 | 4, 18 |
| September | 14 | 1, 15, 29 |
| October | 5, 26 | 13, 27 |
| November | 16 | 10, 24 |
| December | 7, 28 | 8, 22 |
Automatic website reminder
A coloured reminder appears across the GCDA website from 6:00pm on the evening before a collection and remains visible on collection day. Green notices are for non-recyclable waste; blue notices are for mixed recycling.
Official information and help
Collection dates can change because of disruption or festive arrangements. Check the Council’s official information if there is any doubt.
Open the official KIN 51 calendar →
Kintyre bin information →
Check service disruptions →
Report a missed collection →
Kintyre recycling information →
Council collection information: 01546 605514 →
The timetable is reproduced for convenience from Argyll and Bute Council’s 2026 Route KIN_51 calendar. The Council remains the authoritative source.
Getting around
Buses serving Glenbarr
Services 449 and 926 serve the Glenbarr stops at the Primary School and Cottages. The 449 runs between Lochgilphead and Campbeltown; the 926 connects Campbeltown with Glasgow.
Bus times vary by date and may change during disruption. Please use the operator’s live information before travelling.
Useful updates
Roads and power
Quick links for two services that can have an immediate effect on village travel and daily life.