Things to do in Oban

Activities, attractions and tours

Oban showing a coastal town
Argyll and Bute featuring a lake or waterhole
Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel which includes chateau or palace and a ruin
Oban featuring a coastal town
Oban showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

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What to do in Oban

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Oban Distillery

Oban Distillery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Oban Distillery in Oban. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Oban Distillery
Ganavan Sands which includes a bay or harbor and a coastal town

Ganavan Sands

Spend a few hours wading, strolling or building sandcastles at this lovely Blue Flag beach.

Ganavan Sands
Connel Bridge

Connel Bridge

You can learn about the history of Benderloch with a trip to Connel Bridge. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Connel Bridge
Oban War and Peace Museum which includes heritage elements

Oban War and Peace Museum

Discover the history of Oban and its military involvement at this compact yet compelling little museum.

Oban War and Peace Museum
Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel which includes interior views, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel

Trace the rich and colorful history of this ruined 13th-century fortress, the site of heroic battles, royal residences and political imprisonments.

Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel
McCaig\'s Tower which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

McCaig's Tower

See the views across Oban Bay to the Atlantic Islands from the platform of Oban’s most unusual landmark.

McCaig's Tower
Gylen Castle

Gylen Castle

After visiting Gylen Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oban. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its lively bars.

Gylen Castle

Oban Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Oban with a trip to Oban Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Oban Ferry Terminal

Corryvreckan Whirlpool

Explore the great outdoors at Corryvreckan Whirlpool, a lovely green space in Oban. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Corryvreckan Whirlpool
Castle Stalker featuring a lake or waterhole, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Appin

Isle of Mull featuring a bay or harbor and a coastal town

Isle of Mull