Visitor Attractions in Oban

Oban Cinema: Come and enjoy the latest Film releases at ‘The Highland Theatre’, Oban’s family run independent cinema. Our 2 screens show a wide range of films for all the family and we are open 7 days a week all year round. For listings and bookings telephone our Box Office on 01631 562444 or visit www.thehighlandtheatre.co.uk .
George Street (North end), Oban. (Map Grid: B1)
 

Oban Chocolate Company: where indulgence is compulsory! Award winning shop, café and factory. Decadent hand-made chocolates in a range of sensational flavours. See the chocolatiers at work through the viewing window! (times vary). Kid's workshops. Enjoy superb views over Oban Bay with your choice of fair-trade teas, coffees, hot chocolates and yummy cakes. Chocolate themed gifts! Open 7 days Easter - Sept. Tues to Sat during winter. Closed Jan. 34 Corran Esplanade, Oban. Tel: 01631 566099. www.obanchocolate.co.uk
(Map Grid: B1)

Oban Distillery: Home of the Oban 14yr old West Highland single malt whisky. Guided tours, exhibition and gift shop. Tour includes whisky tasting with food, whisky related gift and voucher redeemable in shop. Tours £7.00 for adults and £3.50 for children. (children must be over 8 to join the tour). Open all year, except January. Check website for opening hours. Last guided tour starts 1 hour, 15 mins before closing. Centre of Oban, opposite North Pier. www.discovering-distilleries.com  (Map Grid: C2)

 

Oban Bay Brewery - Home of the famous Kiltlifter IPA. Our 5 barrel brewery is tucked away at the rear of Cuan Mor Restaurant and is open all season for informal tours and the visitor shop. We are open 11am to 5pm, Thursday to Monday. Our beers include Kiltlifter IPA, Skelpt Lug 80, Skinny Blonde Gold and Fair Puggled Stout. All of our beers are available for sale in most of Oban's fine retail shops, restaurants and bars. 60 George Street, Oban - overlooking the Bay. Tel: 01631 565078 (Map Grid: B2)

Oban’s War & Peace Museum contains an interesting collection of memorabilia of Oban and Lorn over the years, including a display depicting Oban during WWII when it was the home of Flying Boats. Open daily 10 to 6pm May to Sept. & some evenings. 10 to 4pm Mar., April, Oct. manned by volunteers. Admission Free. On the Esplanade, next to the Regent Hotel. www.obanmuseum.org.uk
(Map Grid Ref:B2)

McCaig’s Tower. John Stuart McCaig, born in 1824, was an esteemed banker owning property in Oban and area. Noticing a number of skilled masons unemployed in the winter months, he decided to construct a memorial to his family. Construction took place in the winter months only, from 1895 until the time of his death 1902. The resulting tower allows magnificent views over Oban to the islands of Mull, Lismore and Kerrera. (Map Grid Ref: C2)

Oban’s fishing fleet consists of 15 local boats, joined by visiting boats during the prime West Coast season of March to Sept. Their main catch is langoustines (prawns), scallops (clams), crabs and lobsters. About 75% of the catch goes to France, Spain and Italy. Watch them land their catch between 6pm and 9pm Sun to Thurs, to 6pm Fri (no landing on Sat) at South Pier.
(Map Grid Ref: A3)
 

"People Point" The Oban web cam is fully operational at www.oban.org.uk  from 7am to 10pm all year. At regular intervals the camera focuses on the bench by the two circular gardens in Queens Park Place (Map Grid Ref C3). With mobile phones and the Internet it is easy to arrange a link up and wave to family and friends anywhere in the world. The camera is located on the first floor of McTavish's Kitchens Restaurant.
 

Dunollie Castle. A fort has occupied this superb position for centuries. The first record is in 686 and was called ‘Dun Ollaigh’, a stronghold of the Kings of Scots in middle Dalriada. It is believed the present ruin dates from the 12th Century and was an important fortification of the MacDougalls of Lorn until 1746. Private property, access not recommended. Safety warnings.

 

Kerrera. The easiest island to reach from Oban. A fine day's outing with a 6 mile circular island walk on farm tracks and footpaths past 16th Century Gylen Castle, now in ruins. In 1249 King Alexander II died here pursuing his goal to rid Scotland's western seaboard of Vikings. Summer ferry crossings every 30 mins from 10.30am to 12.30 & 2pm to 6pm, approx 2 mls down Gallanach Rd. Rotate the ferry board to black to attract ferryman.
(Map Grid Ref: A3)

Hutcheson’s Memorial was erected on the northern tip of the island of Kerrera and can be clearly seen from Oban. It commemorates David Hutcheson who in 1835 began a steamer service from Glasgow to the west Highlands. His son-in law David MacBrayne continued to develop the business. Today it is known as Caledonian MacBrayne and operates ferry services all along the West Coast of Scotland. (Map Grid Ref: A1)

The Dog Stone, in Gaelic ‘Clach-nan-con’, stands by the shore road between Corran Esplanade and Dunollie Castle. Tradition has it from Celtic Folk Lore that the Giant Finn, the Fingal of Macpherson’s “Ossian”, used to tie his celebrated dog Bran to the rock, the groove at the base being formed by the dog’s leash wearing into the stone. Nowhere else is there so large and consistent a body of oral tradition about the national and mythical heroes as amongst the Gaels. (Map Grid: A1)

Pulpit Hill (Crannaig-a-mhinister) is 230ft (70m) high, giving excellent views of the area. At the summit there is a direction dial pointing to all the area's main points of interest . Well sign posted from roads near ferry terminus. A steep walk up from the town centre or drive up to small car park and public toilets.
(Map Grid Ref: A3)

Poppies Garden Centre is nestled on the banks of the Firth of Lorne and has been designed with you in mind. Open daily, Poppies has ample free parking, well-stocked undercover plant area and a quality gift and card shop. The tearoom is the perfect place from which to enjoy stunning views and enjoy a freshly ground coffee, home baked scones and a wide range of delicious lunches. 3.5 miles from Oban on the A85. Tel: 01631 565718. www.poppiesgardencentre.co.uk

In Oban / Easdale & south Oban / Kilmartin Glen / North of Oban