Slate Islands
Scotland's Island CoastSometimes known as the Lorn Islands, you can access this amazing collection of small islands by crossing the ‘Bridge over the Atlantic’.
The Isles of Seil, Easdale and Luing in the Firth of Lorn were once the centre of UK slate and the Atlantic Isles Centre offer much interest with a visitor centre, a folk museum, a heritage centre, boat tours and the World Stone Skimming Championships.
Weekend Getaways and Fun-Packed Holidays
Boat trips, wildlife and stone-skimming. Come stay a while to explore the fascinating cultural heritage of the Slate Islands.
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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
Oban to Isle of Seil 6 reasons to cross the Atlantic by bridge | Argyll & the Isles
Just 10 miles south of Oban lies the island of Seil, the most northerly of the Slate Isles. Here are six good reasons to cross the Bridge over the Atlantic.
Planning your journey
Seil Island is located half an hour drive south of Oban and is accessed via the Bridge over the Atlantic.
Once over the bridge, you can travel onward to Luing or towards Easdale Island by driving 4 miles to the village of Ellenabeich.
