Visit Oban, Lorn & the Isles
Seafood Capital of ScotlandWelcome to Oban, the Seafood Capital of Scotland and the Gateway to the Isles.
Oban, Lorn & the Isles is a fascinating part of Argyll & the Isles with an amazing range of things to see and do.
Here you can meet lobsters face to face, dive with sharks, enjoy a dram at one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, climb to the summit of the Hollow Mountain or get close to the world’s third largest whirlpool.
Oban is a buzzing and booming ferry port with a fantastic mix of great shops, restaurants, cáfes and attractions plus a myriad of great days out to explore the surrounding area.
Immerse yourself in Oban's rich history with a visit to Dunollie Museum & Castle. Enjoy the stunning views, stroll in the historic woodlands, and enjoy a bite to eat at their café. Lots on for kids too, a great day out.
For novice or keen kayakers, yachtsmen and divers, the seas around Oban offer the best in Europe for their sports, whilst the surrounding dominating hills and glens are magnificent for walking and cycling, at any pace which takes your fancy.
Are you ready to experience more?
Let’s explore the Lorn & Isles area and make memories with family, friends or even a solo adventure!
North of Oban, two picturesque places of interest in Loch Awe and Appin – both offer iconic castles, attractions and offer great walking and cycling.
The islands of Kerrera and Lismore sits just outside of Oban Bay. Further south you can cross the ‘Bridge over the Atlantic’ to the 'Slate Islands.'
The waters around Oban and Lorn offer awesome sea kayaking. Paddle to islands, explore sea caves and set off on a paddleboard.
Everywhere you turn, there’s something special to see and do, there is so much to choose from, you'll just love Oban!
Gaelic in Scotland
The indigenous language of Argyll contains great richness of expression. Here we have proverb from Gaelic tradition about Oban, Lorn & the Isles.
Nuair a bhitheas tu san Óban (When in Oban)
Dèan mar na h-Óbanaich (Do as the Obanites!)
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Weekend Getaways and Fun-Packed Holidays
Castles, whisky and miles of coastline: Oban, Lorn & the Isles is packed with things to see and do. Come, stay a while.
Explore Oban, Lorn & Isles
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Restaurant at Loch Melfort Hotel
Fine dining and Bistro classics in our Restaurant, drinks on the deck– whatever your budget, appetite or occasion, we have plenty of options at Loch Melfort....
Loch Melfort Hotel
Arduaine
PA34 4XG
Tel: 01852200233
The Wild Cooke
Take a walk on the wild side of the beautiful West Coast and get an introduction to the magical world of foraging. Join, Lucy, The Wild Cooke, for a foodie a...
8 Cowan Place
Oban
PA34 4GA
Tel: 07951 469275
Bekah's Oban Wild Swimming
Discover Argyll's hidden gems! Private and group sessions for all your outdoor swim needs around Oban and further afield. Whether you're braving the cold wat...
Oban
PA34
Tel: 07579 825732
Highland Titles Nature Reserves
Until 1983, Keil Hill formed a part of Keil Farm. Evidence of old field dykes demonstrates that the drier areas were cultivated until fairly recent times. In...
Duror By Appin
Argyll & Bute
PA38 4BW
Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds
Dunollie Museum Castle and Grounds is a heritage site international significance situated just 1 mile north of Oban. It is now run by a small independent cha...
Dunollie Museum Castle and Grounds
Ganavan Road
Oban
PA34 5TT
Tel: 01631 570550
The Old School
Nestled in the Scottish Highlands, The Old School with its delightful apartments is the ideal place to rest, relax and unwind. If you are looking for a pe...
The Old School Apartments Ltd
The Old School
Dalavich
Taynuilt
Argyll
PA35 1HN
Failte Bed and Breakfast Oban
Tucked away in Rockfield Road on Oban Hill, halfway between the town centre and McCaigs Tower, is Fàilte. Fàilte Bed and Breakfast is a uniquely renovated Vi...
Failte
Rockfield Road
PA34 5DQ
The Keep
The Keep is a newly built architect designed house, sleeping 6, with elevated views out over the surrounding woodland and mountains in the small settlement o...
The Keep
Cladich
Loch Awe
PA33 1BQ
ISLE OF KERRERA
Enjoy an accessible island experience from Oban by taking a short ferry to Kerrera from Gallanach.
LOCH AWE
Visit Scotland's longest freshwater loch on your way to or from Oban, or by rail on the West Highland Line.
APPIN
Make a day or two of it to nearby Appin featuring Castle Stalker, just North from Oban to Fort William on A828 road.
SLATE ISLANDS
Take the road south of Oban, cross the Bridge over the Atlantic to Seil, Easdale and Luing.
ISLE OF LISMORE
Take a short ferry journey from Oban or Port Appin, for wildlife, fascinating historical sites and glorious views.
Explore Oban's Places of Interest
Discover some special places of interest while you are staying in Oban. Click on our map icons to discover where to see on your travels. If you see multiple icons clustered in one area, simply zoom in on the map to decluster the icons.
All you need to know about visiting Oban, Lorn & Isles
5 islands to visit in a day trip from Oban | Argyll & the Isles
The busy town of Oban is known as ‘The Gateway to the Isles’ where you can visit the islands of Isle of Mull, Isle of Iona, Kerrera, Lismore and Coll & Tiree
10 things to do in and around Loch Awe | Argyll & the Isles
Loch Awe is Scotland’s longest freshwater loch, stretching 25 miles through glorious Highland landscape. Here are ten of top things to see and do when visiting.
Oban on YouTube
Immerse yourself in all things Oban & Lorn and their surrounding isles by watching our dedicated YouTube playlist for food and drink, activities and so much more!
Your destination for a magical wedding
Tie the knot in Argyll & the IslesWhether you're dreaming of a romantic beach ceremony on a secluded island or a traditional Scottish wedding in a historic castle, there are plenty of venues to choose from.
Planning your journey
The traditional route is by car or bus via the A82.
For a slight detour, follow the A83 to Lochgilphead, follow the Crinan Canal before travelling through Kilmartin Glen and northwards to Oban and Lorn.
Or sit back and relax on a regular train or bus journey from Glasgow to Oban.
The Highland Explorer
Connecting Glasgow to ObanThe perfect way to travel to and from Oban for the conscious traveller and adventure seekers! Hop on the Scotrail Highland Explorer with your bike and backpack, on the dedicated adventure carriages.
