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What to do and see in Oban, Scotland: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
A jumping-off point for ferries to the Hebridean Islands, the port town of Oban offers a picturesque bayside setting. It's worth catching a later boat to take in the town's stately Victorian architecture, bounty of seafood restaurants, and good pubs.
Restaurants in Oban
1. Coastal Connection
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5.0 based on 88 reviews
Coastal Connection is based in Oban, Argyll and offers Wildlife trips and day excursions to Tobermory. Private charter is also available, 2hr, 1/2 day and full day. Each boat carries up to 12 passengers.Please visit our website and view the blog for more trip ideas.
2. Fly Scenic Scotland
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
Come and fly around the beautiful islands of the West Coast of Scotland. There could not be a better gift for that special occasion, so book your ticket with us today and share the experience for years to come. Our highly experienced pilots turned tour guides will ensure you experience the breathtaking scenery at its best!
3. Archery at Ardtorna
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Traditional Archery. Try this ancient and noble sport using the traditional longbow of the Scottish Highlands. Learn the basics of this challenging weapon and test your martial skills on our dedicated archery range under the guidance of former " LONGBOW WORLD CHAMPION OF THE WAND " 2006. Children from 10 years and adults catered for. All equipment supplied and safety instructions given.
4. Etive Boat Trips
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5.0 based on 52 reviews
Our 10m Blyth Catamaran, Etive Explorer departs from Dunstaffnage Marina near Oban during the season. We offer a variety of boat trips up Loch Etive and around the Firth of Lorn. This year due to Covid 19 restrictions we are mainly offering private charters for family groups. See our website for full details of changes to our operating practice and pricing. All Private and commercial charter enquiries welcome, the boat is also suitable for group diving trips.
5. Finn Falconry
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5.0 based on 202 reviews
WE ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE WINTER OPENING AGAIN AT EASTER 2021, WITH ALL THE NECCESSARY PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE, TO PROTECT EVERYONE. ALL EXPERIENCES ARE PRIVATE, PERSONAL AND BESPOKE TO YOURSELVES: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - WE ARE NOT A FALCONRY CENTRE AND ARE EXPERIENCES ARE ONLY CARRIED OUT IN THE AFTERNOON- PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR BOOKING AND FURTHER INFO An interactive, mobile Falconry company, which champions raptor conservation through education and engagement, utilising the power, beauty, agility and grace of birds of prey, providing the following: Hawk Walks; Falcon Experiences; Flying and Static Displays; Weddings; Educational Talks; Photographic and Educational Workshops . Set in the ruggedly, beautiful Argyll countryside.
Reviewed By AmyC945 - Royal Oak, United States
Book this if you stay near Oban. Book this if you have to drive 3 hours. Book this if you even remotely like animals because you can tell Paul really loves what he does and is lucky enough to do it for a living. This was worth it just to be able to see these truly awe inspiring birds of prey in their natural habitat and that they were so gentle and beautiful was unexpected. Paul spent well over 90 min with us, totally on our own.. no other guests. He was patient, so informative and never once did this feel like a lecture about birds. It was more like he and they let us into their little family group for a few hours and we were so so lucky. I know this sounds over done.. it’s not. It was pouring rain at first and I hate rain and did not even care I was so blown away. So great. Do it.
6. Parsley the Ambassador Cat
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Parsley is a Red Tabby Maine Coon with a fondness for wandering. He visits local landmarks, hotels, bars, churches, private homes and his favourite pub The Balmoral. He has an international following on Facebook and people travel to meet him at his One Cat Cafe in New Hope, Soroba Road from 2-3pm every Friday. He's placid, has impeccable manners and is an ambassador for Oban.
Reviewed By brinssl
We met Misha (Parsley's "sister") at McCaig's Tower and were thoroughly smitten. She curled up on my lap and had a snooze! Two weeks in Scotland and one of my very favorite photographs is Misha laying in my lap. :-)
7. Oban Distillery
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4.5 based on 3,458 reviews
Following Scottish Government guidelines through their phased re-opening approach, the time has come to open our doors and welcome back our visitors from 26th April 2021. To ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees and visitors, we will be implementing a number of precautionary measures. Find out how we are keeping you safe on our website before you visit us.
Reviewed By Mrglencoe
Visited Oban distillery for the first time even though living in the area, The tour was amazing you got told the history of the Oban whisky and see the process of making the whisky, Jim was a brilliant tour guide with a great sense of humour and knowledge this tour is really good value for money as you get two drams included including one straight from the barrel and a whisky glass souvenir and the shop is well kitted out too!
8. McCaig's Tower
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4.5 based on 2,757 reviews
Reviewed By Torkm68 - Pitmedden, United Kingdom
A quick hike up to the tower rewards you with expansive views over the town and the nearest islands , very atmospheric at night when its all lit up ,this is an iconic structure thats now synanomous with Oban even though it was never finished. Free to enter and has a nice viewing platform with very informative board that tells you what hills, islands and villages you can see.
9. Arduaine Garden
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4.5 based on 433 reviews
Arduaine is a wonderfully moist and mossy coastal garden, influenced beneficially by the North Atlantic Drift and enjoyed by enthusiasts from all over the world. Twenty acres of outstanding woodland plants include not only a major rhododendron species collection with a leaning towards the more tender, but also all the usual spring-flowering favourites such as camellia, pieris, azalea and magnolia. Other trees and shrubs take the flowering season on into the autumn along with an inspiring miscellany of bulbs, perennials, climbers, water plants and ferns, many rare and unusual, many down to earth and familiar, all interesting and beautiful in their diverse ways. A spectacular coastal and island panorama can be enjoyed from the easily accessible cliff top viewpoint. Visitors are welcome every day and will find something of interest throughout the year, come rain or shine.
Reviewed By 704iainn - St. Andrews, United Kingdom
Lovely garden in a great location to quietly wander for an hour or two. Good variety of species and interesting for a run of the mill gardener like myself.
10. West Coast Tours
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4.5 based on 568 reviews
West Coast Tours offers a range of day and sightseeing tours. Our day tours to Mull, Iona and Staffa allow visitors to visit two or even three islands in one day as well as regular bus services to Tobermory and joint tickets with Duart Castle. Our City Sightseeing open-top bus tours operate in Glasgow, Oban and Bute and offer expert commentary and the ability to hop-on and off. We also operate a fast passenger ferry link between Campbeltown and Ballycastle in Northern Ireland called the Kintyre Express which offers visitors the chance to combine both the west coast of Scotland and the rugged Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland.
