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