Oban: What To Do When You Visit Oban

Oban has much to offer its visitors. This is a very historic place and there are many castles and standing stones to be visited and explored. There is plenty to keep you occupied here day and night. So you will find that your visit to 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 – This is now a heritage trust site and allows you to see how slate was quarried from here and then exported around the world. Slate was quarried from this site for more than 300 years and during your visit you will learn how this was done by looking at the working models they have on display. 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 links Seil Island to the Scottish mainland and has sufficient height to allow sailing boats to pass below it. It's main other claim to fame is that it is the only bridge to actually cross the Atlantic ocean.

3.    Kilmartin Glen – Is a very important ancient monument site in Europe and within it can be found Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age and early Christian Settlements. But along with all these settlements for you to explore this is now the only place left in Britain where wild raised bogs are made.

4.    Sea Fari Adventures – This attraction gives you the chance to come into close contact with some of the Argyll coasts' wildlife. 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 – This is a place that both adults and children alike will enjoy visiting. Your factory tour will allow you to see the chocolatiers at work producing their delicious handmade chocolates. After your tour, you can spend time in the cafe sampling their cakes and hot chocolate. 

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. Plus you also get a whisky related gift free as well.

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