Out and About

So much to see and do around Oban, in the great Glen, across the islands and through into the Heart of Argyll.

Island Trips and Tours – With direct ferries to Mull, Coll, Tiree, Barra, South Uist, Colonsay, Lismore and Islay. The Caledonian MacBrayne operates an extensive service from Oban. With regular daily sailings for foot passengers and car service you won’t know where to visit first!

Oban Whisky Distillery – From mountain to lowland and island to glen, you’ll find beautifully sited distilleries still dispensing individual charm, history and the local ’water of life’. All waiting to be discovered, wherever you are in Scotland.

McCaig’s Tower – Dating back to 1897, visit the colosseum-esque structure, stroll the stunning gardens and take in the most memorable of views. A sight surely not to be missed!

Oban’s War and Peace Museum – The museum contains a fascinating collection of artifacts memorabilia and photographs depicting the rich cultural history of the busy port town and its people including the war years when RAF Flying Boats operated from the bay.

Seafari Adventures – Scotland’s Foremost Sea life Adventure Boating Specialists offers exhilarating and exciting wildlife trips on the Firth of Lorn, a stunning location with an array of marine wildlife. Day trips to Iona and Staffa, Colonsay and the Garvellachs

Scottish Sea life Sanctuary – See Seals Otters and native salt water animals up close without getting wet at Oban’s top attraction!

National Kayak School – Sea Kayaking & White water kayaking experts. Guiding & coaching, Outfitting/ Rental Oban area and the Hebrides since 1978

Dunstaffnage Castle – A stunning sight, steeped in history offering visitors a glimpse into Scotland’s past.

Inverawe Smokery and Country Park- This visitor’s centre is a must-see in Argyll. Inverawe boasts a traditional smokehouse, one of the finest stocked fisheries in the country,

A little further out of town but well worth a visit is the historical town of Inveraray

Inveraray Jail – A living museum and top Scottish visitor attraction where real people portray life in a 19th century prison.

Inveraray Castle – The current home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll. The garden covers sixteen acres, of which, around two acres are formal lawns and flowerbeds, the remainder being park and woodland