Oban Holiday & Tourism Guide

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The lively waterfront of Oban delights visitors with the gorgeous spectacle of the Oban Bay, sumptuous seafood, and teems of excellent shops. Known as The Gateway to the Isles, Oban is fast becoming one of the United Kingdom’s most popular tourist destinations, with ferry cruises, water sports, classic Scottish architecture including a number of beautiful castles and towers, and excellent shopping opportunities.

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Top Rated Oban Trips

  • A Sunset-and-a-half

    A Sunset-and-a-half | Oct 10 06'

    by 1world1individual a 23 year old from Victoria, on vacation in Oban

    "Many B&Bs line the top of the hill and all offer 10 star views of the bay and nearby islands."

    Today was the first rainy day. The weather has been so great, but now its wet.  I'd actually packed expecting the weather to be dismal like th... Continue reading »

  • From Edinburgh to Oban

    From Edinburgh to Oban | Oct 24 05'

    by Barmy Army a 30 year old male from Lethbridge, on vacation in Oban

    "Mel Gibson, Rob Roy and my new best friend Hamish!!"

    I was suddenly woke up by a bloke puking is guts out...It was 7:00 am, I've decided to go to the kitchen to have breakfast. Another thing about the... Continue reading »

  • Barcaldine Castle

    Barcaldine Castle | May 03 07'

    by Scott_m a 17 year old male traveling as a family from Glasgow, on vacation in Oban

    Balcaldine Castle is an amazing place to stay, there are only two rooms in this castle(well three rooms if needed) this makes the experince of stay... Continue reading »

  • First day on the Tour

    First day on the Tour | May 27 07'

    by Jill and Ross a traveling as a couple from Brisbane, on vacation in Oban

    Our tour was with Haggis, on a big yellow bus.  We had 27 other passangers on our bus, and most were Kiwi's!!!  Today we were heading for... Continue reading »

  • Scottish weather at it's best

    Scottish weather at it's best | Sep 14 07'

    by Kev-Jules a 31 year old male traveling as a couple from Gold Coast, on vacation in Oban

    · Today we woke to the most miserable rainy day. We left the campsite and stopped off at a boot sale to grab some bargains. The rest of the day was... Continue reading »

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