Oban is a ferry port and fishing town
in Argyll / Scotland, extremely popular
for holidays with a large number of
hotels and guest houses around the bay.
The image right is from Pulpit Hill on
the south side of the town, a popular
viewing area where you can walk up to, or
drive up. The large images show the top
sights and hotels. Top Attractions are at
the bottom of this page.
See also a large Click On
Map for the area Top Attractions.
The large ferry is arriving at the
south pier where the train station is
situated. The north pier is just across
the bay, normally used for large
yachts.
Oban is popular for ferry and boat
trips to a number of islands including
Mull for the town of Tobermory, Iona for
its Abbey, Staffa for Fingals Cave,
Kerrera, Lismore, and further out, Barra
and South Uist.
The South Pier is also used by the
fishing boats with sea fish restaurants
along the pier.
George Street runs between the two
piers with great views over the bay. This
area was re-designed in 2016.
At the North Pier is the Oban
Distillery with McCaig's Tower
sitting high above. These are two of the
top attractions in the town. You can walk
up to the tower, or drive up. The tower
was built from 1897 for a local banker
John Stuart McCaig, as a monument to his
family. The tower is popular for its
views, scenic gardens, and barbecues.
The North Pier has a number of
Restaurants and is used for yachts and
cruise ships. Many famous people park
their large yachts here.
St Columba's Cathedral is situated on
the Coarran Esplanade. The cathedral was
completed in 1959 to designs of Sir Giles
Gilbert Scott. The Esplanade has a number
of hotels and guest houses with great
views over Oban Bay.
At the north end of the Coarran
Esplanade is the Oban War Memorial,
Seamen's Memorial, and Dunollie
Lighthouse. This is a great spot to view
the ferries departing and returning to
Oban.
Dunollie
Castle and House Museum are situated
a few hundred yards north of the War
Memorial. You can explore the castle
ruins and house for a small entrance fee.
This was the ancestral home of the Clan
MacDougall.
About 1 and a half mile past the
castle are the scenic Ganavan Beaches.
The first smaller beach is by the
roadside, with the larger beach half of a
mile further north. There is a much
larger car park at the north beach.
Glencuitten
Golf Club is situated on the east
side of Oban with a good sized clubhouse
and real interesting holes.
Oban Links & Attractions:
Click on the postcodes for maps and
reviews.
Islands &
Attractions Click on Map
Open Top Bus
Tours
Island
Ferries
Oban Distillery . PA34
5NH
Oban War Peace
Museum . PA34
5PX
Oban Bay
Brewery & Cuan Mor Restaurant .
PA34
5SD
The Jetty
Gallery . PA34
5NR
Oban Phoenix
Cinema . PA34
5NX
Atlantis
Leisure Centre . PA34
5JE
Allan's Seal
Trips . PA34
4LW
Argyll Sea
Tours - from the Corran Esplanade
Coastal
Connection boat tours . PA34
5PX
Staffa -
Ferry & Boat Tours from Oban -
PA76
6SW
Merlin Trike
Tours . Reviews
Outside Oban:
Dunollie Castle
& Museum . PA34
5TTunder 1 mile north.
Ganavan Sands
Beach . Map
Reviews 2 miles north.
Stramash
Outdoor Activities . PA34 4SD
2 miles south.
Puffin Dive
Centre . PA34 4QH
3 miles south.
Dunstaffnage
Castle . PA37 1PZ
3 miles north.
Ocean
Explorer Centre . PA37 1QA
3 miles north.
Falls of
Lora . PA37
tidal rapid at Connel Bridge - 5 miles
north.
Fly Tours
from Oban Airport . PA37 1SW
6 miles north.
Scottish SEA
LIFE Sanctuary . PA37 1SE
10 miles north.
Sealife
Adventures boat trips . PA34 4AT
13 miles south.
Seafari
Adventures boat trips . PA34 4RF
16 miles south.
Ben Cruachan
Hike . Map 17
miles east.
Craignish
Cruises . PA31 8QN
24 miles south.
Vertical
Descents activity . PH33 6SE
35 miles north.
Oban Area Holiday Parks:
Cologin
Lodges & Chalets . PA34 4SE
4 miles south of Oban
Lagnakeil
Lodges . PA34 4SE
4 miles south of Oban.
Tralee Bay
Holidays . PA37 1QR
8 miles north of Oban.
Appin Holiday
Homes . PA38 4BQ
lodges & caravans 15 miles
north.
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