THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Oban, Argyll and Bute
Places to Visit in Oban
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Oban Distillery, McCaig's Tower, Castles, Nature and Wildlife Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Oban Distillery, McCaig's Tower, Castles, Nature and Wildlife Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Likely To Sell Outfromper adult₹1,550
Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹1,88,094
Food & Drinkfromper adult₹7,192- fromper group (up to 4)₹90,728
Day Tripsfromper adult₹5,256
Multi-day Toursfromper adult₹54,769- fromper adult (price varies by group size)₹48,684
Dining Experiencesfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹9,737- fromper group (up to 7)₹1,05,112
Distilleries
Whisky distillery tour showcasing the art of scotch production with engaging overviews and tastings in a welcoming atmosphere. Historical and modern techniques highlighted.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Landmark tower with panoramic views over the bay and islands, featuring an amphitheatre vibe and well-maintained grounds perfect for a scenic sit-down.
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Smooth and scenic ferry ride with comfortable seating and picturesque views. Enjoy the tranquil beauty of the island tour, complemented by convenient bus connections and informative staff.
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Historic Sites
Historic castle with scenic walks, panoramic views, and a quaint chapel in the woods. Features educational displays, a seafront area, and a gift shop with refreshments.
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Historic Sites
Tranquil garden and castle grounds with scenic walks and a historical museum provide insight into local clan history, complemented by a café serving treats.
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Beaches
Family-friendly coastal spot with a blend of sandy, gravel, and rocky stretches, dog-friendly areas, and scenic views. Features picnic spots and historical WWII connections.
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Ferries
Ferry service providing scenic crossings between Scottish Isles, with comfortable amenities and panoramic views of the coastal landscapes.
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Speciality Museums
Interactive oceanography exhibits with hands-on activities and informative films. Features a historical shell collection and a welcoming café with views, near a coastal castle.
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What travellers are saying
- thenorwegianchicCleveland, OH52 contributionsFantastic distillery tour. Very knowledge and entertaining. I believe our tour guide was James (maybe Jim). Really great tour. Very pleased that we took the time to see such a piece of whisky history. Thank you!!Written 4 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Good food12 contributionsDecided to make a visit to see the round tower and was not disappointed. Over 100 steps to climb but we took our time and the steps were wide so was fine for passing also there was benches for a breather on the way up, the view at the top was breathtaking.Written 28 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dean L43 contributionsFantastic way to explore the islands and indeed spend a day cruising.
The staff are great as is the food served on board.
Today we sailed return from Oban to Collonsay, absolutely stunning scenery.
For just the price of a return footpassenger ticket we had a very memorable day both with what we saw and the lovely atmosphere created by the lovely crew and staff at Calmac,Big thank you to all.Written 31 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Macleod MEdinburgh, UK199 contributionsAn interesting garden and associated forrest. Well maintained and a wide range of plants with a number of interconnected pathways. The viewpoints have fantastic sea views. The only downside was the very high cost of admission for non members of the National Trust. We are members, and have been for many years, but feel that reasonable admission prices for non members present a much better encouragement for visitors, particularly foreigners on holiday to our beautiful country.Written 21 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tcc334Aberdeen, UK340 contributionsA really nice spot to visit. Situated not far from the main road and easy to find. Plenty parking and the castle itself may be a ruin, but it was still worthy of a visit. The exterior wall is intact but the interior is no more than ruins with a towered roofed section which you go up through to get onto the walk which takes you around the wall of the castle. Still ....... a really historical place that definitely worthy of a visit if you're in the area.
Also, there are ruins if a Chapel in the woods here also.Written 10 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sarah GDurham, UK14 contributionsGreat little museum. The staff were really friendly and happy to talk through the story of the castle. Great little trail for the kids. We particularly enjoyed the food at the cafe and the Scottish piper was a great bonus.Written 30 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jennie SMadrid, Spain7 contributionsLovely little museum with helpful staff and a great place to take the kids! I definitely recommend visiting as it’s got lots of fascinating displays and information.Written 27 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jennie SMadrid, Spain7 contributionsA small beach slightly hidden away but a lovely walk. Parking is free the first couple of hours and it’s got toilets, and a little shop not far away.Written 2 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John HNewbury, UK41 contributionsIt was a lovely but very hot walk down from the ferry as we chose one of the hottest days in September - but the tea garden made a good resting place. The castle is a ruin but well preserved for its location. I found it well worth the assent on the hill but my wife felt that would have been a step too far: despite the heat the grass was still wet and slippy and I slipped at one point on the way down The views from the castle are wonderful and the bay below it was a great place to have lunch and a paddle in the sea.Written 28 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nitzan H2 contributionsBeautiful hotel! Clean, tidy, wonderful breakfast. We struggled a bit with our journey to our next destination, and Michael the owner went above and beyond to help us, he is the nicest person!! I highly recommend staying hereWritten 26 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Simon PLondon, UK275 contributionsBooked as soon as the timetable opened without any difficulty. Part of a large group travelling to Islay to celebrate a big birthday.
Booking itself was easy and hassle free. Unfortunately our outward ferry was cancelled so we were moved forward to an earlier one. This turned out to be fine for most of the group but wasn't possible for some of our party.
They managed to get a later crossing after contacting the company.
The crossing itself was great, smooth, quick and efficient with plenty of food available, space on board no problem. Some of our party brought a dog and there is space at aside for dogs on one of the decks.
Food as you'd expect, a little expensive but good qualityWritten 15 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MattEdinburgh, UK94 contributionsThere was so much to love about this place. Our eight-year-old and our 13-year-old both found things to do in the centre. From drawing to looking through microscopes, they’ve got lots of hands on, engaging activities.
It is quite a small centre, but good for passing an hour.
The café is very good value and serves up tasty food and giant coffees!
We drive an electric car and it was great to be able to recharge this outside while we were enjoying the centre and getting some food.
It is also still through from the Castle around the corner, so you can do both, one after another.Written 15 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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