What is Oban famous for?

Oban is often referred to as the seafood capital of Scotland and with the famous Oban Whiskey Distillery right at the heart of the town. Oban has earned its reputation as a holiday resort town because of its spectacular views of the port. The popular bay view shops along the bustling road run right through the town.

What does Oban have to offer?

Oban also makes for a good base for sightseeing excursions into the Highland mountains and lochs. And Ganavan Sands – situated behind Dunollie Castle, and considered one of the top beaches in Scotland – offers plenty of great opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports.

What is there to see between Oban and Edinburgh?

Best stops along Oban to Edinburgh drive

  • Highland Titles Nature Reserve. Nature preserve.
  • Jacobite Steam Train Photopoint. Scenic spot.
  • Nevis Range Mountain Resort. Ski resort.
  • Ben Nevis. On 3 lists.
  • Inveraray Castle. On 1 list.
  • Inveraray Jail. History museum.
  • Benmore Botanic Garden. Botanical garden.
  • Glencoe Mountain Resort.

Does Oban have a beach?

Ganavan Sands is located north of Oban in Argyll & The Isles. This picturesque sandy beach boasts easy access, ample parking and great views out to Mull, Lismore and Morven. The beach lies adjacent to a super coastal walk.

Is Oban a good holiday destination?

It’s a major transport hub but still has a charming and small-town feel that makes it one of the top holiday destinations in Scotland. In Scot’s Gaelic, Oban is called An t-Òban, which means The Little Bay. The sheltered harbour is always filled with fishing boats, yachts and ferries.

Are there midges in Oban?

I have lived in Oban for 10 years with my family and we have never seen or been bitten by ‘midges’. If you are in the town or by the coast then it really is no difference from being anywhere else in Britain.

What is there to do between Glasgow and Oban?

Best stops along Glasgow to Oban drive. The top stops along the way from Glasgow to Oban (with short detours) are Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and Jacobite Steam Train Photopoint. Other popular stops include Oban Distillery, Inveraray Castle, and McCaig’s Tower and Battery Hill.

What is the best day trip from Edinburgh?

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  • Rosslyn Chapel.
  • Glasgow.
  • St. Andrews, Dundee, & Fife Villages.
  • Outlander Filming Sites.
  • Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park.
  • Whisky Distillery Tours.
  • Cairngorms National Park.
  • Loch Ness.

Can you swim in sea at Oban?

River Oude, Oban Clean and lively, the waters here make for a refreshing river swim. As with any wild river swimming, we advise you to take extra caution, especially as there are hidden rocks in some of the shallow parts here.

Can you walk around Oban?

Walking is popular with most visitors to Argyll and there are plenty of ‘Munros’ (Scottish mountains over 3,000 feet) for hill walkers to conquer.

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