GLENBARR VILLAGE​

The village

Nestled in the picturesque Argyll and Bute area of Scotland, Glenbarr is a charming village on the west side of the Kintyre peninsula. Known for its scenic beauty, Glenbarr is surrounded by mature woodlands, a winding glen, and the winding river Barr, offering a perfect escape for nature lovers.

Demographics

Glenbarr is home to over 130 residents living in more than 60 residential properties. The village has a diverse age range, with an average age of 51, and includes young families as well as elderly residents. Females make up 54% of Glenbarr’s adult population. The village features a mix of privately owned traditional Scottish dwellings, active social housing, farmhouses, and new builds. The recent surge in self-build properties highlights Glenbarr’s overall appeal, with nine new projects constructed in the past ten years.

Local services

Despite its small size, Glenbarr offers a wealth of local services and infrastructure. Glenbarr Stores features a shop, café, and garden centre, enjoyed by both visitors and locals. The village also has its own primary school, village hall, and a nearby GP surgery. Conveniently, a bus stop in the village provides multiple daily connections to Campbeltown (15 minutes) and Glasgow (3hrs) along the A83, immediately adjacent to Glenbarr village.

Glenbarr village and our surrounding catchment

numbers in snapshot

11

square kilometers – area of Glenbarr’s catchment

66

residential properties within Glenbarr and surrounding area

94%

full time occupancy of properties in Glenbarr

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