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Your first
view of Oban is one that you are not likely to forget as you
travel down the hill towards the bay the view in front of
you is testament to Oban's reputation as one of Scotland's
most popular visited west coast holiday town destination.
Thanks to the ferry services and railway, this is a busy town
with many shops, banks, garages, cinema and many wonderful
restaurants. It is an ideal place to stay and explore the
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Oban is
known as the 'Gateway to the Islands' it is your starting
point on your crossing to Mull and the other Islands of the
Inner Hebrides; Kerrera which protects the town from the Atlantic
storms, the low, green island of Lismore, majestic Mull and
the granite mountains of the Morvern peninsula. Beyond them,
the sacred island of Iona, Coll, Colonsay and Tiree.
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Oban has
a resident population of 8,500 and is the unofficial capital
of the West Highlands it is a friendly Town and has a variety
of entertainment to offer in the evenings throughout the season
most of the larger hotels and pubs offer a variety of entertainment.
There is a Scottish Show at McTavish's Restaurant every evening,
which is very popular it includes Scottish dancing, bagpipe
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The scenery and beauty of Oban is worth a visit alone but
as a bonus there are a variety of things to do and see in
the area:
- Highland Games
- Oban Distillery
- Glorious Gardens (over 30 gardens worth a visit in
Argyll)
- Golf Courses (3 in the area around Oban. Oban's course
is one not to be missed with some very elevated greens)
- Children's Treats include Oban's Rare Breeds Park,
which I highly recommend for children and adults alike.
It is a exceptionally friendly park in a most beautiful
setting.
- Sports Centre with children's outside play area as
well as indoor area
- Tennis and Badminton courts
- Swimming pool with flume
- Sea Life Centre (visit the seal pup nursery and see
the seals frolic and feed)
- Fishing Trips
- Boat trips (please try and have a boat trip while visiting
Oban as the scenery from the sea is wonderful and gives
you another perspective to the area)
- Bike Hire
- Shop till you drop we have very good jewellery shops
and many interesting gift shops
- Take a hike either on one of the many forestry trails
or a coastal walk
- Enjoy our shoreline and beaches
- Discover the past visit one of the many Castles in
the area
- The day trip to Iona is the highlight of many tourists
visit to Oban. This is the Island from where Columba spread
Christianity to Britain you can visit the Abbey and the
burial places of many Scottish Kings.
- Sea and weather conditions permitting, it is also possible
to visit the Island of Staffa with its famous Fingal's
Cave.
I have only briefly listed some of the attractions and
activities. For more information on the above go to the
links page. |
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