As a busy port town, Oban sees thousands of visitors passing through its streets and taking to the waters of its harbour every year. Despite this reputation, Oban certainly isn’t short on things to do while you’re here. Whether you’re
Whether you're visiting Scotland for the first time or you were born and raised here, your knowledge of Gaelic - its language and culture - may be limited. Still, its influence is often hidden in plain sight. Despite its prevalence
This year Oban will see an altogether different kind of visitor, as it welcomes Clipper’s Round the World Yacht Race on the 12th of July 2024. The race is making a stop in Oban for the first time in its 27-year
Despite its small size, Oban is famous for a number of things that attract visitors from all over the world and is known as both the ‘Gateway to the Islands’ and ‘The Capital of the West Highlands’ by locals and
If you’re not a fan of long trips on the ferry to reach the islands, you may be more suited to flying! Oban & The Isles airport, located in North Connel, provides regularly scheduled flights to a number of the
Scotland is the home of golf. As a country, we’re truly spoilt with an abundance of well-designed, enjoyable, and picturesque courses to play. Our town of Oban is no different. We have plenty of courses to play while you visit! We’ve listed
Whether you’re seeking tranquillity or adventure, there is no more perfect setting than Oban beaches in Scotland. From popular Ganavan Sands Oban, to other hidden gems, we have rounded up some of the best beaches near Oban for you to
Find joy in the rain, jump in puddles, make a splash and smile as a rainbow is waiting to shine bright and illuminate our dark skies. A rainy day just means a change in clothing; warmer jumpers, waterproof jackets, wellies
Are you looking to escape reality to be surrounded by spectacular settings and never-ending adventure? Why not go on a well deserved retreat to Scotland’s west coast and set your eyes upon the spectacular waterfalls near Oban. When you combine
Longing to escape the city’s hustle and bustle? Why not take a step back, recharge and truly appreciate the rich culture and history of Scotland by visiting castles near Oban - and there really is nowhere better to do that