The Town of
Oban
Oban is a busy and elegant seaside town on the west coast of
Argyll. It is also a ferry port for travellers heading to
the islands. Ferries go from Oban to Colonsay, Mull, Tiree,
Coll, Barra and Lismore as well as Kerrera.
There is
always plenty to do and see in and around Oban such a visit to the
Oban Distillery, or perhaps the excellent War and Peace
museum.
Atlantis Leisure provides many indoor exercise
opportunities including a great swimming pool.
There are many
boat trips to see seals or to go fishing as well as the
Ferry trips to some of the islands. The Oban area also has
great walks which can be combined with a visit to Kerrera,
or perhaps a stroll along the promenade and then to
Dunollie
Castle (see picture) which overlooks the northern entrance
to Oban Bay.
If you are
staying in Oban for a few days then you might wants to do
some short trips. The Atlantic Bridge at nearby Seil Island
and then onwards to the Island of Easdale is a great day
out. Another small trip to the
Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary at
Barcaldine or maybe a visit to the "Hollow Mountain" at the
Cruachan Dam Visitor Centre. On the way back you could visit
the
InverAwe Smoke House or perhaps the Iron Furnace at
Taynuilt. There are so many places to visit and things to
see you will never be bored.
If
you are an outdoor person, then there are cycle tracks, walks,
beaches, a dive centre Kayak hire and tuition, dingy sailing and
much more.
