About Oban

The nearby town of Oban is 4 miles away and a 6 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: Sealife Adventures & Seafari (30 mins drive)
• 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)
• 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.