Glasgow Airport 2 hr 7
Duart Castle (1 hr 21) Castle home of Clan MacLean standing on coastal crag, with restored dungeons and state rooms. Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds (16 min) The castle ruins & woodlands of the Clan MacDougall ancestral home house a museum, gift shop & cafe. McCaig's Tower (10 min) Open stone tower dating to 1897, with a lush inner garden & panoramic views over Oban Bay. Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel (9 min) Ruined waterside castle of the MacDougall clan chief, with a Flora MacDonald connection in 1746. Loch Etive (43 min) Hiking & fishing around a scenic lake in alpine surrounds with a historic bridge & monastery ruins. Oban Distillery (3 min) Commercial whiskey producer founded in the 18th century offering distillery tours & tastings. Oban War & Peace Museum (2 min) Small, by-donation museum presenting a collection of local history artifacts & memorabilia. Firth of Lorn (1 hr 16) This prominent estuary features an array of small islands, protected reefs & scenic views. Gylen Castle (1 hr 39) Visitors can explore the grounds & interior of this picturesque, 16th-century stone structure. Castle Stalker (30 min) Guided tours of privately owned 14th-century castle in loch islet. Limited bookings available. Easdale (35 min) Tranquil, 62-acre island featuring a folk museum, lodging, a bar/restaurants & ferry to Ellenabeich. Kerrera (1 hr 39) Peaceful island with a small population & 16th-century castle ruins, served by ferry. St John's Cathedral (1 min) Seil (35 min) Island linked to the mainland via the historic Clachan Bridge & featuring villages & a golf club. St Columba's Cathedral (7 min) Roman Catholic cathedral built in 1959 in Gothic Revival style, offering views of the bay. |