Local Area Information

Oban Distillery

Whisky producer founded in the 18th century offering distillery tours & tastings
Stafford St, Oban PA34 5NH
Tel: 01631 572004 

Ganavan Sands

Sandy beach with beautiful headland walks and cycle path (car parking & toilets)
Oban PA34 5TB

Tralee Beach

Cross the Connel Bridge and drive to Benderloch. Park in the small car park on your left by the Ben Lora bookshop and café (worth a visit), and walk down the marked path to a large sandy beach (no facilities on the beach). Visit Tralee Bay fish and chip shop for tea, located in the caravan park at the far end of the beach.
Tralee Bay Holiday Park, Ledaig PA37 1QR

McCaig's Tower

The prominent arched tower overlooking Oban with excellent views over the town and the islands.
Duncraggan Road, Oban PA34 5DP

Oban War & Peace Museum

Corran Esplanade, Oban PA34 5PX

Dunstaffnage Castle & Chapel

Partly ruined castle - once the mighty stronghold of the MacDougalls, built before 1240 on a huge rock above the Firth of Lorn Castle Grounds.
Dunbeg, Oban PA37 1PZ

Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds

Dunollie House, Oban PA34 5TT
www.dunollie.org

Isle of Kerrera

An island escape on Oban’s doorstep – catch the foot ferry (no cars) from Gallanach Oban PA34 4QH directly across to the island (5 minutes). Walk the island circuit (6.75 miles), visit the beautiful ruined Gylen Castle and enjoy delicious refreshments at Kerrera Tea Garden.

Castle Stalker

Guided tours of privately owned 14th-century castle picturesquely set on a tidal islet on Loch Laich, an inlet off Loch Linnhe. Limited bookings available. 
www.castlestalker.com

Ocean Explorer Centre 

A FREE indoor visitor attraction near Oban to explore the science behind our ocean.
Scottish Marine Institute, Dunbeg, Oban PA37 1QA
www.oceanexplorercentre.org

Etive Boat Trips

Wildlife and scenic boat trips up Loch Etive and around the Firth of Lorn, departing from Dunstaffnage Marina (2 miles from Oban on the A85, plenty of parking available). Private charters welcomed.
Dunstaffnage Marina, Oban, PA37 1PX
etiveboattrips.co.uk

TFC Fishing Boat hire – Loch Etive

Loch Etive is one of the most unique sea lochs in the UK. With the mixture of fresh and salt water and its own tidal system, Loch Etive is host to a very wide range of fish. Self-drive hire boats, full or half day.
The Old Smiddy, Glen Lonan Road, Taynuilt.
Tel: 07850 676617 | www.tfcboats.com

Glencruitten Cathedral of Trees SCIO

An open air place of remembrance set out in 1921 by Alexander Mackay, the then owner of Glencruitten, and modelled on the old Cathedral in St Andrews, Fife
Glencruitten Woods, Glencruitten Road, Oban PA34 4QB (follow the red stone way markers)
Free to visit

Sealife Adventures

Whale, whirlpool & wildlife watching boat trips (3, 4 & 5-hour tours – including Corryvreckan whirlpool)
Clachan Seil, PA34 4TR
Tel: 01631 571010 (day) or 01852 300203 (evenings) | www.sealife-adventures.com

Seafari Adventures

Wildlife & nature boat trips including Corryvreckan whirlpool, Iona, Staffa & Puffin colony
Easdale, PA34 4RF
Tel: 01852 300003 | www.seafari.co.uk

Coastal Connection

Wildlife & Castle tours, Unique Walking Trips, Island Hopping, Private Charter 
Oban Pier, Oban PA34 5PZ
Tel: 01631 565833 | Mo: 07919 615210 | www.coastal-connection.co.uk

Basking Shark Scotland

Seal & Lagoon tours, Puffin tours, Shark tours, Scuba diving trips
Dunstaffnage Marina, Dunbeg PA37 1PX
www.baskingsharkscotland.co.uk | Tel: 07975 723140

Ocean Explorer Centre

Explore the science behind our oceans (free indoor visitor centre & café)
Scottish Marine Institute, Dunbeg PA37 1QA
Tel: 01631 559123 | www.oceanexplorercentre.org

Oban Cycles Bike Hire

87 George Street, Oban PA34 5NN
Tel: 01631 566033

Achnalarig Riding Stables

Riding and trekking through the beautiful Argyll countryside for all ages and abilities. Lessons also available (safety hats provided). Advanced booking is required.
Achnalarig Farm & Stables, Glencruitten, Oban PA34 4QA
Tel: 01631 562745 / 07748 708141

Atlantis Sport & Leisure Centre

Swimming, softplay, gym, football, tennis, fitness classes, archery, squash, birthday parties & cafe
1 Dalriach Rd, Oban PA34 5JE
Tel: 01631 566800

West Coast Tours 

Daily bus tours to the Inner Hebrides from Oban between March and October.
George Street, Oban PA34 5RU
Tel: 01586 552319 | www.westcoasttours.co.uk

Hebridean Air Services

Scenic flights around the Oban area
Oban Airport, North Connel (Near Oban) PA37 1SW
Tel: 0845 805 7465 | www.hebrideanair.co.uk

St Conan's Kirk

Voted one of the Top 10 buildings in Scotland of the last 100 years. Nested on the banks of the stunning Loch Awe, Saint Conan’s Kirk is steeped in a family history, unconventional approaches to design and magical and almost unbelievable stories that surprise and delight those of every age.
Lochawe, Dalmally PA33 1AQ

Kilchurn Castle

One of the most photographed castles in Scotland. Explore this stunning ruined castle set of the edge of Loch Awe and built in the mid-1400s 
Lochawe, Dalmally

Fyne Ales

A family-owned Scottish farm brewery. Brewery tours, shop & tap bar
Achadunan, Cairndow PA26 8BJ

Auchindrain Township

A chance to see a forgotten way of Highland life. Auchindrain is the last surviving Highland farm township, a type of settlement found across Scotland from the Middle Ages until the late 18th century
Inveraray PA32 8WD

Inveraray (26 miles)

Overlooking the still waters of Loch Fyne, Inveraray is a traditional county town of Argyll

Inveraray Castle

Visit the romantic Inveraray Castle & Gardens on the shores of Loch Fyne and discover one of Scotland's finest stately homes. Ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell.

Inveraray Jail & Courthouse

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

Historic Kilmartin Glen

Considered to have one of the most important concentrations of Neolithic and Bronze Age remains in Scotland – all within a 6-mile radius of the village. There is also an interesting museum with a lovely café serving fresh local produce and home baking.
Kilmartin, Lochgilphead PA31 8RQ
Tel: 01546 510278

Loch Visions

Award-Winning Wildlife Photography Workshops and Tours
One day / multi day / one to one wildlife photography tours
Philip Price, Hawthorn, Ardlarach Road, Ardfern, Argyll PA31 8JA 
Tel: 07767807123 | info@lochvisions.co.uk

Easdale Island

An exquisite little island just 15 miles south of Oban. There's lots to see there including a Highland Arts Exhibition, Folk Museum, and the Slate Islands Heritage Centre. The island also hosts the annual World Stone Skimming Championships each September.
Passenger ferry from Ellenabeich on Seil across to Easdale island, which takes 5 minutes. There are no roads on the island, but you can get around it on foot in less than an hour.
Easdale Island Ferry Landing, Argyll PA34 4TB

Isle of Luing

Reached via the Cuan ferry which is located on the Isle of Seil, Luing is a stunning island with views over Easdale and the mainland. Drive onto Seil and take the turn towards the Cuan Ferry. You can go as a foot passenger by parking close to the pier, or take the car (the ferry takes 4 vehicles). Watch for the local otter playing by the pier. The ferry takes 5 minutes. Once on Luing walk along the road (only 1 road) and then turn towards Cullipool where you will find the Atlantic Islands Centre with a small museum of slate mining in the area and also a wonderful community café. The baked goods are all prepared by islanders and the Tara prawns are to die for!

Crinan Harbour & Canal

Delightful little harbour village looking out across Loch Crinan to Duntrune Castle and is where the Crinan Canal enters the Sound of Jura. Magical network of paths, lock gates, towpaths and shoreline to wonder around. Crinan Hotel serves excellent bar meals and there is also a café.
Crinan, Lochgilphead PA31 8SR

Gardens

Benmore Botanic Garden – Cowal Peninsula, Benmore PA23 8QU
Arduaine Garden - Off A816, Arduaine, near Oban PA34 4XQ
Ardkinglas Woodland Garden - Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BH
Kinlochlaich Garden Plant Centre - Kinlochlaich House A828, Appin PA38 4BD
Ardmaddy Castle Garden – near Oban PA34 4QY
Crarae Garden Argyll – near Inveraray PA32 8YA

Glencoe Visitor Centre

Dramatic mountains, rare beauty and haunting history - follow in the footsteps of the Clan MacDonald and the tragic Massacre of 1692.
Glencoe, Ballachulish PH49 4HX

Ben Nevis

Close to the town of Fort William - the highest mountain in the British Isles, the summit rises to 1,345 meters above sea level. The average time taken to climb Ben Nevis is 7-9 hours, with the climb to the top taking around 4 hours, and the return 3 hours.
Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, Fort William PH33 6ST

Nevis Range Mountain Experience

Adventure for all the family with winter ski-ing & snowboarding, mountain gondola, mountain biking (Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup), tree adventure, hill walking, paragliding.
Pinemarten Cafe at the bottom station and in the Snowgoose Restaurant at the top station.
Nevis Range, Torlundy Fort William PH33 6SQ

Neptune's Staircase

Neptune's Staircase is a staircase lock comprising eight locks on the Caledonian Canal. Built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822, it is the longest staircase lock in Britain.
Banavie, Fort William PH33 7NG

Jacobite Steam Train

(also known as The Hogwarts Express as seen in the Harry Potter films)

Fort William to Mallaig - described as the greatest railway journey in the world, this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive sites including alongside Loch Eil, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Arisaig.
Tom-na-Faire, Station Square, Fort William PH33 6EN
Tel: 0333 996 6720 | enquiries@westcoastrailways.net

Glencoe Activities 

Family-friendly activities - Segway adventure, high-wire Jenga, Archery, golf, laser clay shooting, axe throwing, crate stacking, electric bikes
The Dragon’s Tooth Estate, Ballachulish PH49 4JX
Tel: 01855 413 200 | info@glencoeactivities.com

Duart Castle, Isle of Mull

Historic 14th Century castle overlooking the sea on the Isle of Mull, home to the Clan Maclean. Castle tours, exhibition, nature walks, tea rooms & shop (regular bus service to and from Craignure ferry terminal).
Craignure, Isle of Mull PA64 6AP
Tel: 01680 812309 | www.duartcastle.com