Oban Vacations: What To Do When You Stay in Oban

Oban has much to offer its visitors. It is steeped in history and there are many castles and standing stones for you to visit and explore. But there isn’t just things to keep one amused during the day the is plenty on offer in the evenings as well. 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 – This is now a heritage trust site and allows you to see how slate was quarried from here and then exported around the world. For more than 300 years slate was quarried from this site and during your visit you will learn how this was done by looking at the working models they have on display. However, although open 7 days a week it can only be visited between March and September.

2.    Atlantic Bridge – This structure was built in 1792 because during the Jacobite rebellion of 1745 it was discovered that transporting large numbers of troops over water using ferries was difficult. The bridge links Seil Island to the Scottish mainland and has sufficient height to allow sailing boats to pass below it. The one claim it makes is that it is the only bridge which actually crosses 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 should manage to see whales, seals, dolphins and porpoises as well as deer and eagles. You can spend as much as a whole day at sea whale watching if you want to.

5.    Oban Chocolate Company – Young and old alike will enjoy visiting here. Your factory tour will allow you to see the chocolatiers at work producing their delicious handmade chocolates. Then afterwards spend time in their cafe sampling some of the cakes and hot chocolate that they make. 

6.    Oban Distillery – If you like something a little stronger, you will enjoy this site. Here you will learn about how they produce their 14 year old single malt whisky and others. Your admission includes a tour of the distillery and food afterwards. As well as a whisky related gift after your tour.

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