OBAN – relax and unwind
Distillery TOUR (10 min walk)
Oban city centre
The OBAN Whiskey distillery offers a wonderful and unique tour and tasting options.
Ganavan Sands (5 min drive)
Oban
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McCraigs Tower
Oban
McCraig’s tower is a bit of a walk but has wonderful views over all of the town. The easiest way to get there is to drive, or to simply walk from the centre of town.. but it’s a bit hilly!
The pier (2 min walk)
Oban
Beautiful views across to Mull and the Isles the pier is a relaxing spot to sit and observe the town. There are so many things to do and see!
isle of eriska spa (5 min drive)
Isle of Eriska
If you want to really treat yourself nothing but a spa day will do and we would highly recommend the Ishga (water in gaelic!) massage or afternoon tea!
Coffee & shops
Oban Chocolate shop
If you like sweet things or just good coffee – we highly recommend you visit OBAN chocolate. Master chocolatiers and wonderful views!
Walks & further afield
Fairy Bridge of glen crenan
Glen Crenan near Appin
One of the most enchanting walks you will ever go on! < 3 miles and full of water falls and breathtaking views.
castle stalker
Appin
One of the most picturesque castles in Scotland. We recommend you use the Walkhighlands guide linked below for more info.
Tralee Beach
Benderloch
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sutherlands grove
Appin
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Cruises, Boats & Islands
Island hop
Islands
Explore the Hebrides !
Sea & Wildife
Oban
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Boat Tours
Benderloch
Boat Tours and more.
Places to eat
Oban
Gelato
Restaurants: our guide
Oban is the seafood capital of Scotland. If you enjoy seafood, or fish – you will love staying with us and trying out these amazing restaurants. But, if you do not like fish – no matter. We have plenty of Italian restaurants such as Kaina which is the closest restaurant to our accommodation.
Eating Oban
EE-USK
Oban
It took me a while to realise that this was named in the vain of the phonetic spelling of ‘fish’ (iasg) in Scottish Gaelic. If you like seafood – you’ll love it here.
Pier House
Appin
Relatively recently renovated – the Pier House provides a perfect, picturesque setting and tasty meals .
COAST
Oban
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Falls of Lora
Connell
Recently voted one of Scotland’s Best – this restaurant has a nice atmosphere.