Exploring Oban

Points of interest

Oban Distillery

Oban Distillery, one of the smallest whisky makers in Scotland whose processes have not changed for over 200 years
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McCaig's Tower

McCaig’s Tower, the most prominent landmark in the resort town of Oban
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Ganavan Sands Beach

Ganavan Sands, picturesque beach with stunning views of Mull, Lismore and Morven and fringed by a breath-taking coastal walk
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Dunollie Castle

Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds, run by the MacDougall of Dunollie Preservation Trust
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Dunstaffnage Castle, Dunbeg

Dunstaffnage Castle, the impressive stronghold of the MacDougall’s, built before 1240 above the Firth of Lorn
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Oban Distillery

Oban Distillery, one of the smallest whisky makers in Scotland whose processes have not changed for over 200 years
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McCaig's Tower

McCaig’s Tower, the most prominent landmark in the resort town of Oban
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Dunstaffnage Castle, Dunbeg

Dunstaffnage Castle, the impressive stronghold of the MacDougall’s, built before 1240 above the Firth of Lorn
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Ganavan Sands Beach

Ganavan Sands, picturesque beach with stunning views of Mull, Lismore and Morven and fringed by a breath-taking coastal walk
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Dunollie Castle

Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds, run by the MacDougall of Dunollie Preservation Trust
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Ocean Explorer Center

Ocean Explorer Center, a free indoor tourist attraction exploring marine science
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Ocean Explorer Center

Ocean Explorer Center, a free indoor tourist attraction exploring marine science
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Oban Phoenix Cinema

An independent cinema with two screens, screen one seating 148 people and screen two just 22 people
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Oban War and Peace Museum

Oban War & Peace Museum, boasting a fascinating collection of artefacts and photographs depicting the cultural history of Oban
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Oban Chocolate Company

Award winning chocolate factory and coffee shop
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Seafood Capital of Scotland

Fresh Seafood on the Pier at Oban's Famous Green Shack. It doesn't get much better than this for the seafood lover!
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Oban Phoenix Cinema

An independent cinema with two screens, screen one seating 148 people and screen two just 22 people
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Oban War and Peace Museum

Oban War & Peace Museum, boasting a fascinating collection of artefacts and photographs depicting the cultural history of Oban
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Oban Chocolate Company

Award winning chocolate factory and coffee shop
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Seafood Capital of Scotland

Fresh Seafood on the Pier at Oban's Famous Green Shack. It doesn't get much better than this for the seafood lover!
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Be active

Pulpit Hill and Gallanach walk

Beginning with a climb to the fine viewpoint of Pulpit Hill, this walk explores the countryside immediately to the south of the town
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Ganavan Sands and Dunstaffnage walk

This circuit starts with a rugged but beautiful coastal walk, then visits Dunstaffnage Castle before returning by following the cycle path
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Oban Explorer - a town walk

This route explores the centre of the town, and climbs up to two superb viewpoints, MacCaig's Tower and Pulpit Hill
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Atlantis Leisure Centre

Facilities include a gym, swimming pool, climb cube and tennis courts
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Oban Cycles

Oban Cycles rent E-bikes, Hybrids and mountain bikes, and give advice to help you make your daydreams of adventure into a reality
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Pulpit Hill and Gallanach walk

Beginning with a climb to the fine viewpoint of Pulpit Hill, this walk explores the countryside immediately to the south of the town
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Ganavan Sands and Dunstaffnage walk

This circuit starts with a rugged but beautiful coastal walk, then visits Dunstaffnage Castle before returning by following the cycle path
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Oban Explorer - a town walk

This route explores the centre of the town, and climbs up to two superb viewpoints, MacCaig's Tower and Pulpit Hill
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Oban and Lorn Angling Club

Oban and Lorn Angling Club has leases to twenty-four lochs, nine boats on seven lochs and a further access to a stretch of the River Awe
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Atlantis Leisure Centre

Facilities include a gym, swimming pool, climb cube and tennis courts
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Oban Cycles

Oban Cycles rent E-bikes, Hybrids and mountain bikes, and give advice to help you make your daydreams of adventure into a reality
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Oban and Lorn Angling Club

Oban and Lorn Angling Club has leases to twenty-four lochs, nine boats on seven lochs and a further access to a stretch of the River Awe
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Tours and trips

Oban Sea Tours

Daily boat trips exploring the Firth of Lorn with its abundance of wildlife, castles and stunning scenery
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Allan's Wildlife Boat Trips

Sailing across Oban Bay past Dunollie Castle and Hutcheson's Monument on Kerrera to the seal colony in the Firth of Lorn
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Sea Kayak Oban

Oban offers unparalleled access to some of the world's best sea kayaking destinations
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Oban Sea Tours

Daily boat trips exploring the Firth of Lorn with its abundance of wildlife, castles and stunning scenery
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Allan's Wildlife Boat Trips

Sailing across Oban Bay past Dunollie Castle and Hutcheson's Monument on Kerrera to the seal colony in the Firth of Lorn
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Sea Kayak Oban

Oban offers unparalleled access to some of the world's best sea kayaking destinations
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