The Oban distillery is definitely worth a visit, as is the Tobermory distillery on the Isle of Mull.
www.scotlandwhisky.com/distilleries/highlands/Oban
www.tobermory.co.uk/tobermory_distillery/tobermory_whisky.htm
The Isle of Kerrera is a very accessible 5 minute ferry ride from Oban. It's car free and for a small island provides wonderful walking and exploring opportunities, especially for families. The tea garden at Lower Gylen with views out over Gylen castle and the Sound of Kerrera is a special spot. It's an easy day trip from Oban or if you have longer it's worth a night or 2 in the bunkhouse at Lower Gylen.
Isle of Kerrera, by Oban.
www.kerrerabunkhouse.co.uk
A beautiful tiny island off the west coast of Scotland famous for its slate exports of the 1800's. No cars, good pub, friendly locals, fabulous wildlife and THE most breathtaking scenery and skies on the planet. Just south of Oban, Argyllshire and a few minutes ferry ride from Seal Island. Go there, find peace within and come back feeling the most wealthy of travellers. Heaven can't surely be as good as Easdale!
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- Population:
- 12,000
- Currency:
- Pound (£)
- Time zone:
- GMT
- Dialling code:
- 44 (0) 1631