About Oban

The nearby town of Oban (5 miles), 10 minute drive. Oban is the gateway to the isles and ferry boats leave daily travelling to Mull, Iona, Tiree, Colonsay, Barra, Uist etc. Here is a list of other amenities in the town:

• Numerous bars/restaurants - terrific local seafood: Eeusk
• Piazza Pizza Pasta Restaurant
• Boat trips/fishing trips
• Atlantis Leisure Centre and swimming pool
• Beach Health Club
• Glencruitten Golf Club
• Oban Distillery
• MacCaigs Tower
• Dunollie Castle
• Corran Halls (Variety shows)
• Highland Theatre Cinema
• Ganavan Sands Beach (20 mins drive)
• Taynuilt Golf Club (30 mins drive)
• Dalmally Golf Club (45 mins drive)
• Sealife Centre (30 mins drive)
• Arduaine Gardens (30 mins drive)
• Bridge over the Atlantic (20 mins drive)
• Sea safari (30 mins drive)
• Five trout and salmon lochs/rivers (all less than 20 mins drive)
• Abundance of hill loch fishing.

There is also a bus service from Kilmore into Oban which leaves from the small crossroads ½ mile from the cottages, and also from the main road ¾ mile away. Taxis are also available and range from £8 to £12 depending on time of day or night.