What To Do When You Stay in Oban

Oban in Scotland is a town that has much to offer those who choose to visit it. It is steeped in history and there are many castles and standing stones for you to visit and explore. But there isn’t just things to keep one amused during the day the is plenty on offer in the evenings as well. So you will find that your stay in Oban will be a very memorable and enjoyable one. 

Below we take a look at some of the attractions that you can spend time at when you visit this wonderful town whether for a long weekend or for a week’s holiday.

1.     Slate Islands – Now a heritage trust site where you can see how slate was quarried and then exported around the world. For more than three centuries slate was quarried from this site and you can learn how this was done by viewing the working models on site. However, although open seven days a week it can only be visited between March and September.

2.    Atlantic Bridge – This bridge was built in 1792 after the Jacobite rebellion of 1745 revealed that transporting large numbers of soldiers by ferry was difficult. The bridge itself joins Seil Island to the mainland and has been built at a height to allow sailing boats to pass underneath. The one claim it makes is that it is the only bridge which actually crosses the Atlantic ocean.

3.    Kilmartin Glen – This is a very important ancient monument site and you can find Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age and early Christian Settlements. As well as all these settlements, this is now the only place left in the UK where wild raised bogs are made.

4.    Sea Fari Adventures – This attraction provides you with the chance to come in close contact with some of the fantastic wildlife which lives off the Argyll coast as well as on land. During your visit you will hopefully get to see some whales, seals, dolphins and porpoises along with the native deer and eagles. You can spend as much as a whole day at sea whale watching if you want to.

5.    Oban Chocolate Company – Young and old alike will enjoy visiting here. Your factory tour will allow you to see the chocolatiers at work producing their delicious handmade chocolates. Then afterwards spend time in their cafe sampling some of the cakes and hot chocolate that they make. 

6.    Oban Distillery – If you like something a little stronger, you will enjoy this site. Here you will learn about how they produce their 14 year old single malt whisky and others. Your admission includes a tour of the distillery and food afterwards. As well as a whisky related gift after your tour.

Make sure to book your hotel in Oban here.