Glasgow Airport 1 hr 59
Duart Castle (1 hr 32) Castle home of Clan MacLean standing on coastal crag, with restored dungeons and state rooms. Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel (9 min) Ruined waterside castle of the MacDougall clan chief, with a Flora MacDonald connection in 1746. Oban Distillery (11 min) Commercial whiskey producer founded in the 18th century offering distillery tours & tastings. Ben Cruachan (37 min) This famous mountain is popular with walkers due to the spectacular views it offers from the summit. McCaig's Tower (13 min) Open stone tower dating to 1897, with a lush inner garden & panoramic views over Oban Bay. Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds (13 min) The castle ruins & woodlands of the Clan MacDougall ancestral home house a museum, gift shop & cafe. Gylen Castle (3 hr 26) Visitors can explore the grounds & interior of this picturesque, 16th-century stone structure. Kerrera (3 hr 26) Peaceful island with a small population & 16th-century castle ruins, served by ferry. Highland Titles Nature Reserve (31 min) Wooded trails, hilltop viewpoints & paths through a secret garden, plus boat trips on Loch Linnhe. Loch Etive (37 min) Hiking & fishing around a scenic lake in alpine surrounds with a historic bridge & monastery ruins. Oban War & Peace Museum (12 min) Small, by-donation museum presenting a collection of local history artifacts & memorabilia. Loch Awe (55 min) Large body of freshwater featuring 15th-century castle ruins, plus kayaking, boating & fishing. Castle Stalker (24 min) Guided tours of privately owned 14th-century castle in loch islet. Limited bookings available. Eriska (20 min) This small, tidal island features a secluded hotel set in an 19th-century estate & woodlands. Connel Bridge (5 min) |