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Top Things to See and Do in Oban (Scotland)

Oban is a beautiful and charming coastal town, and sadly many do not give it the time it deserves. Often people simply use it primarily as a launching pad for visiting some of the nearby famous Hebrides islands, such as Mull, Iona, Jura and Islay, but the town itself is definitely deserving of at least a full day (if not more). Its most known attraction might be the historic Oban Distillery (established in 1794), a favourite amongst whisky aficionados, but it also has a beautiful...

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1-Day Glen Coe Loop Road Trip Itinerary from Oban

If you would love to visit the stunningly beautiful Glen Coe area in the Scottish Highlands but aren’t sure if you can fit it into your road trip itinerary, you should know that you can easily Glen Coe on a day trip from Oban. Below we present our 1-Day Glen Coe Loop Road Trip Itinerary from Oban Travel Guide, which includes several attractions you can visit on your way to or from Glen Coe, including several castles, churches, and spectacular...

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A Walk on the Green Isle of Kerrera: a Perfect Day Trip from Oban

Although it’s Hebrides Isle neighbours of Mull, Iona, Jura and Islay are more famous and well-known, Kerrera should definitely not be overlooked when visiting Oban. Quite honestly, we felt that the Isle of Kerrera was a jewel hiding in plain sight (it’s the Isle just across the bay from Oban). It’s a land of lush and green rolling hills with a beautiful walking trail from which to admire it – a walk on the Isle of Kerrera is truly a...