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pubs, and of course the famous seaonny Oban Bay was referred food and shellfish which has earned to as “one of the finest spots Oban the title ‘Seafood Capital of we have seen” by Queen Victoria, Scotland’. when she visited by steamer in the It is easy to explore on foot, but you 1800. Centuries on, the step-ashore pontoons at North Pier – one of three need a good pair of lungs to enjoy the spectacular views from McCaig’s Towpiers in town – ensure that Oban er. This circular stone replica of Roman remains a top West Coast Waters Colosseum is Oban’s crowning glory destination for sailors. The Argyll Kayak Trail begins at but the tower was never finished. The Oban’s Ganavan beach, and kayaking planned roof would have been a weland scuba diving are popular come addition, as spring showers are frequent in the West. sports here. CalMac ferries Today’s rain is tomortransport cars and foot row’s whisky though, passengers from Oban to and Oban Malt Whisky the islands, adding to the distillery (the second constant movement of McCaig’s Tower, smallest in Scotland) ships. produces sublime spirit The Isle of Kerrera pro- the Colosseumwhere the land meets tects the town from the like structure the sea. Enjoy a postworse of the Atlantic at the east end tour dram or head for storms and it’s a great island for walking, with a of the town is one of Oban’s many notable ruined MacDou- a good starting pubs. You can also pick gall castle at Gylen. up local craft beers in point. On the mainland, there the Beer Seller shop are independent shops, just opposite the discafes, restaurants and tillery.
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There are trained local walking guides ready to share the stories, history and heritage of the town. You can enjoy a stroll along the graceful seaside esplanade, eat, drink and be merry in one of
Oban’s fabulous restaurants, get active on the sea or explore beneath the waves and take a dive with a basking shark! There is plenty to do in town and inland, in the ancient lands of Lorn.
