Oban: What To Do When You Visit 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. There is plenty to keep you occupied here day and night. So you will find that your time spent in Oban will be a very memorable and enjoyable one. 

Below we will look at a few of the attractions that you can enjoy when you visit this wonderful Scottish town.

1.     Slate Islands – Now a heritage trust site where you can see how slate was quarried and then exported around the world. Slate was quarried from this site for more than 300 years and you can learn how this was done by viewing the working models on site. The site is open seven days from March to 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 – This is a very important ancient monument site and you can find 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 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 – This is a place that both adults and children alike will enjoy visiting. As you tour around the factory you will get to see the chocolatiers at work producing some wonderful handmade chocolates in a wide array of flavors. After your tour, you can spend time in the cafe sampling their cakes and hot chocolate. 

6.    Oban Distillery – This is a place that those who like something a little more alcoholic will enjoy. You can learn how they produce their 14 year old single malt whisky. Included in the price of a visit to this attraction one can tour the distillery and food is provided afterwards. Plus you also get a whisky related gift free as well.

Make sure to book your hotel in Oban here.