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30 Best and Fun Things To Do In Oban, Scotland


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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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Credit: Iain Carmichael, Google Maps

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)

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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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