Things to do and see!
Food Scene
Lucy's Ardfern is a café offering delicious homemade food and baked goods, including cakes and sourdough loaves. Everything is fresh and made on the premises every day. Note, only open during the day.
Lucy's ardfern
Lucy's Ardfern is a café offering delicious homemade food and baked goods, including cakes and sourdough loaves. Everything is fresh and made on the premises every day. Note, only open during the day.
On your way (or take a trip there - it’s worth it!) be sure to check out Loch Fyne Oyster bar. Beautiful views and equally beautiful seafood. Delicious non-seafood dishes available too!
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Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd
On your way (or take a trip there - it’s worth it!) be sure to check out Loch Fyne Oyster bar. Beautiful views and equally beautiful seafood. Delicious non-seafood dishes available too!
Oban-based fish and seafood in glass-fronted, modern dining room with high-back chairs and bay views.
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Eeusk
Oban-based fish and seafood in glass-fronted, modern dining room with high-back chairs and bay views.
Comfortable and informal seafood joint in Oban serving local caught fish with views over the bay.
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The Waterfront Fishouse Restaurant
1 Railway PierComfortable and informal seafood joint in Oban serving local caught fish with views over the bay.
Featured in the Michelin guide, Etive restaurant is a fine-dining restaurant serving a changing menu of creative, locally sourced dishes & wine.
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Etive restaurant
43 Stevenson StFeatured in the Michelin guide, Etive restaurant is a fine-dining restaurant serving a changing menu of creative, locally sourced dishes & wine.
Restaurant at Loch Melfort Hotel
Chartroom 2 Bistro
The Square Peg Sandwich Bar
Gift shop and sandwich bar in Lochgilphead.
Parks & Nature
Moine Mhor National Nature Reserve
1 B8025This coastal garden is a tranquil oasis on the Arduaine peninsula, south of Oban. It’s a horticultural tour around the temperate world, with giant Himalayan lilies, Blue Tibetan poppies, Chatham Island forget-me-nots, and an array of rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias.
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Arduaine Garden
This coastal garden is a tranquil oasis on the Arduaine peninsula, south of Oban. It’s a horticultural tour around the temperate world, with giant Himalayan lilies, Blue Tibetan poppies, Chatham Island forget-me-nots, and an array of rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias.
Ganavan Sands
Sightseeing
Pulpit Hill
The Gulf of Corryvreckan is a narrow strait between the islands of Jura and Scarba. It is famous for its strong tidal currents and standing waves. The whirlpool which forms at the right state of the tide is the third largest whirlpool in the world.
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Gulf of Corryvreckan
The Gulf of Corryvreckan is a narrow strait between the islands of Jura and Scarba. It is famous for its strong tidal currents and standing waves. The whirlpool which forms at the right state of the tide is the third largest whirlpool in the world.
Dunstaffnage Castle is one of Scotland’s oldest stone castles. This mass of masonry guards the seaward approach from the Firth of Lorn to the Pass of Brander - the heart of Scotland.
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Castell i capella de Dunstaffnage
Castle GroundsDunstaffnage Castle is one of Scotland’s oldest stone castles. This mass of masonry guards the seaward approach from the Firth of Lorn to the Pass of Brander - the heart of Scotland.
Kilmory Knap Chapel
Built in 1897 by local banker John Stuart McCaig, the aim of the tower was to provide work for local stonemasons and a lasting monument to the McCaig family. The climb from the town centre to McCaig's Tower is well worth the climb for the spectacular views across Oban Bay to the Atlantic Islands.
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Torre de McCaig
Duncraggan RoadBuilt in 1897 by local banker John Stuart McCaig, the aim of the tower was to provide work for local stonemasons and a lasting monument to the McCaig family. The climb from the town centre to McCaig's Tower is well worth the climb for the spectacular views across Oban Bay to the Atlantic Islands.
Craignish Cruises
Craignish Point
Arts & Culture
Kilmartin Museum
Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds
Gylen Castle
Drinks & Nightlife
Meet its knowledgeable guides and learn about the ancient art of distilling, then enjoy a complimentary dram of the Oban 14 year old West Highland Malt.
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Destil·leria d'Oban
Stafford StreetMeet its knowledgeable guides and learn about the ancient art of distilling, then enjoy a complimentary dram of the Oban 14 year old West Highland Malt.
The Lord Of The Isles
The Oban Inn offers the best of West Coast Hospitality overlooking the beautiful Oban bay.
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The Oban Inn
1 Stafford StThe Oban Inn offers the best of West Coast Hospitality overlooking the beautiful Oban bay.
Essentials
Lochgilphead's Co-op
Oban RoadTesco Superstore
Lochside StreetArdfern Village Store
Lidl
9 Soroba RdM&S Oban Foodhall
Unit 1 Lochavullin DrGetting Around
Oban Ferry Terminal station
Ferry to the Islands
Oban
CalMac Ferries Oban
Alma Crescent