Easdale and south of Oban attractions

South of Oban is a completely different world from the north side with easy to get to islands, ancient villages and the unique attractions of Kilmartin Glen. This area deserves at least a day of your holiday and preferably allow two days to take it all a a leisurely enjoyable pace.

Feochan Mhor Smokehouse & Fishery. See how a trout farm works! Free entry, touch tank & viewing platform for the larger fish. Also 2 trout lochans for beginners & serious anglers. Smokehouse shop offers hot & cold smoked trout, salmon, shell fish & more. Teas & coffees. Children’s play area. Pets corner. Open All year. April-Oct: 9am-7pm. Rest of year: 9am to dusk. www.feochanmhorsmokehouse.co.uk  Tel:01631 770670. 4m South of Oban off A816.

Sea.fari Adventures offer a unique combination of high adventure and pure exhilaration, encountering Argyll’s magnificent sealife, wildlife and scenery, at close range from rigid inflatable boats. A selection of interactive marine eco tours arranged to suit all ages. Look out for seals, porpoise, dolphins, whales, otters, seabirds, eagles and deer. Our Experienced expert naturalist crew/guides offer an interactive tour, with an interesting, fun and educational insight into wildlife, folklore and local history. This is one adventure you just can’t miss out on! Waterproofs & life jackets supplied. Bring warm clothing. To book please Tel: 01852 300003. www.seafari.co.uk. At Easdale, just S. of Oban..Open all year. Limited winter sailings.

Shower of Herring Restaurant. In the heart of Melfort Holiday Village 30 mins south of Oban at Kilmelford. This peaceful and relaxing oasis offers great food all made on the premises by the chef/proprietor. Open daily 12.30 to 2.30pm & 6 to 11pm, closed all day Tues(& Wed in winter). 2/3 course traditional Sunday lunch. Light lunches Mon to Fri. Quality a la carte with daily changing specials. Tel :01852 200345

Isle of Luing. An island within easy reach of the main land, full of history, wild life, and yet relatively unknown. See the world famous Luing Cattle. The island is 6 miles by 2 miles long ideal for those wanting to explore the island by bike or on foot. Catch the ferry which runs every half hour, approx £1.45 per adult return for foot passengers. Walk less than a 100 yards and you will see the cycle hire run by Mike and Rosy Barlow. Full size bikes, tandem, tag along half bikes and child trailers. Tel. 01852 314274 to make a reservation. Helmets, child seat and map included with the hire. You will also find them a source of knowledge on the island. 15 miles south of Oban off A816  www.luingbikehire.co.uk

The Slate Islands Heritage Trust was set up by a charitable trust to preserve the heritage and environment of the Slate Islands. Slates quarried here were once shipped all over the world. Displays include excellent models, details of quarry workings over the last 3 centuries, genealogical & social history and geological information. Open 7 days, Mar to Sept: 10.30 to 1pm. 2 to 5pm. Adults £1.50, Child 25p. At Ellenabeich, 25 mins S of Oban on A816 & B844.
 

Easdale Island Folk Museum. Set up in 1980 by the then owner of the island, Chris Nicholson. The Curator, Jean Adams MBE is a direct descendent of one of the quarry workers, Duncan McGreggor. With the help of local residents and the families of past quarry workers, Jean collected, collated & arranged displays of photographs and artifacts that have originated in the locality. Open April - Oct, 7 days. 10.30am- 5.30pm. 17 mls south of Oban.

Discover the quiet charm of Arduaine Garden! Stroll among the spectacular rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias, wander the leafy trails of the woodland garden to the viewpoint overlooking the Sound of Jura and explore the lower garden where blue Tibetan poppies, giant Himalayan lilies and Chatham Island forget-me-nots thrive.  Open all year, daily 9.30am to sunset. A816, 20 miles S of Oban. 

The Atlantic Bridge. Built in 1792 after the disadvantages of ferrying large bodies of troops were highlighted in the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. A high single span bridge over a navigable channel between Seil Island and the mainland permitting sailing boats to pass under its span. For centuries being acclaimed as the only bridge across the Atlantic. South of Oban on the A816 and then 5 miles on the B844.

Kilmartin Glen is one of the most important places for ancient monuments in Europe. The sheer concentration of sites within a small area can not be equaled. Neolithic and Bronze Age chambered cairns, stone circles and rock carvings, Iron Age forts, early Christian sculptured stones, medieval castles and one of the last wild raised bogs left in Britain. A great way to spend a day out. Within this Guide is a map of the various sites along with brief descriptions. Open all year. Read page 5 of this guide for details including a map.

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Attractions at Easdale Island and south of Oban