This gorgeous seaside town is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and diverse range of year-round activities.
Some popular things to do in Oban are exploring ancient castles, fishing, whale watching, and golfing.
In addition to these activities, Oban also has a vibrant nightlife with plenty of bars, clubs, and restaurants for visitors to choose from.
If you’re looking for something to do in Oban during the day, check out any of the area’s main attractions such as the historic Oban Distillery and War and Peace Museum.
Oban is also well known for its fishing industry, so if you’re planning to visit, make sure you try out some of the local seafood restaurants.
These are only a few examples of what you can do in Oban, so if you’re interested in finding out more, check out our list of additional attractions and activities below
The 30 Most Popular Things To Do In Oban, Scotland
30. Black Lochs
5.0 (1 review)
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29. Glen Lonan
5.0 (1 review)
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28. Diocese of Argyll & The Isles
4.8 (4 reviews)
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Location: Corran Esplanade Oban
Tel: 1631-562123
27. Maiden Island
5.0 (5 reviews)
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26. Isle of Kerrera
5.0 (6 reviews)
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Location: Oban
Web Address: http://isleofkerrera.org/
25. Loch Nell
4.9 (7 reviews)
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24. Battleship Hill
4.8 (9 reviews)
Location: Oban
23. The Jetty Gallery
4.9 (10 reviews)
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Location: 100 George Street Oban
Web Address: http://thejettygallery.com/
22. Dunstaffnage Chapel
4.3 (15 reviews)
Location: Castle Grounds Dunbeg Oban
Web Address: http://historic-scotland.gov.uk/propertyresults/propertyabout.htm
21. St John’s Scottish Episcopal Cathedral : Oban
4.7 (18 reviews)
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Location: 129 George Street Oban
Tel: 1631-562323
Web Address: http://stjohnsoban.org.uk/
20. Glencruitten Cathedral of Trees SCIO
4.5 (21 reviews)
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Location: Glencruitten Rd. Oban
Tel: 7846-465550
Web Address: https://glencruittencathedraloftrees.org/
19. Etive Boat Trips
5.0 (24 reviews)
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Location: Dunstaffnage Marina Dunbeg Oban
Tel: 7900-253585
Web Address: http://etiveboattrips.co.uk/
18. Sound of Kerrera
4.8 (48 reviews)
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17. Loch Creran
4.6 (49 reviews)
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16. Ardmucknish Bay
4.6 (67 reviews)
15. Ocean Explorer Centre
4.4 (122 reviews)
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Location: Scottish Association for Marine Science Dunbeg Oban
Tel: 1631-559123
Web Address: http://oceanexplorercentre.org/
14. Castle Sween
4.6 (131 reviews)
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Location: Lochgilphead
Web Address: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/castle-sween/
13. Atlantis Leisure
4.3 (215 reviews)
Location: 1 Dalriach Road Oban
Tel: 1631-566800
Web Address: http://atlantisleisure.co.uk/
12. Gylen Castle
4.7 (218 reviews)
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Location: Kerrera Oban
11. Connel Bridge
4.6 (253 reviews)
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Location: A828 Oban
Web Address: https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/
10. Castle Stalker
4.6 (429 reviews)
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Location: Appin
Tel: 1631-730354
Web Address: https://castlestalker.com/wp/
9. Inveraray Jail
4.5 (1,874 reviews)
Location: Church Square Inveraray
Tel: 1499-302381
Web Address: https://inverarayjail.co.uk/
Our Top picks
8. Kerrera
4.8 (44 reviews)
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7. St Columba’s Cathedral
4.4 (93 reviews)
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Location: 200 Corran Esplanade Oban
Tel: 1631-562123
Web Address: https://rcdai.org.uk/oban-st-columbas-cathedral/
6. Oban War & Peace Museum
4.5 (236 reviews)
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Location: Old Oban Times Bldg Corran Esplanade Oban
Tel: 1631-570007
Web Address: http://obanmuseum.org.uk/
5. Ganavan Sands
4.7 (373 reviews)
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Location: Ganavan Sands Oban
Web Address: https://visitscotland.com/info/see-do/ganavan-sands-p2568991
4. Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds
4.3 (549 reviews)
Location: Dunollie House Oban
Tel: 1631-570550
Web Address: http://dunollie.org/
3. Oban Distillery
4.7 (806 reviews)
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Location: Stafford St Oban
Tel: 1631-572004
Web Address: https://obanwhisky.com/distillery
2. Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel
4.4 (895 reviews)
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Location: Castle Grounds Dunbeg Oban
Tel: 1631-562465
Web Address: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/dunstaffnage-castle-and-chapel/
1. McCaig’s Tower and Battery Hill
4.4 (3,951 reviews)
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Location: Duncraggan Road Oban
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Oban, Scotland! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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