The Glasgow to Campbeltown buses stop by request at the end of the drive, and guests can be met by prior arrangement, but a car is recommended for touring the area. There are no convenient railway stations nearer than Glasgow, which is about 75 miles (120 km) away. Glasgow Airport is situated beside the motorway as you leave the city.

The journey from Glasgow Airport takes about one and a half hours by car. Please note that speed limits, unless otherwise indicated, are 70mph on motorways and 60mph on other roads. In urban areas they are either 30mph or 40mph.

Take the M8 Motorway north and leave it at the Erskine Bridge exit. After crossing the bridge (60p toll), take the left fork towards Loch Lomond - do not turn right or you will go back to Glasgow! Keep on the A82 (avoiding the left fork to Helensburgh) up the west side of Loch Lomond to Tarbet. There you take the A83 through Arrochar, over the "Rest and Be Thankful" pass, and on to Inveraray.

Follow the A83 south-west for about twelve miles (19km) past Inveraray, half way to Lochgilphead, and you reach Minard village. Three-quarters of a mile (1km) beyond the village you will see the sign to Minard Castle on the left hand side of the road. The sign is green with "Minard Castle" in white letters, and it stands on a white base. At the end of the drive
(about three-quarters of a mile from the main road) turn right through the gateway with the cattle grid. Go past the Lodge, round to the front of the main house, and ring the front door bell.