Oban has many titles to its name. The popular, picturesque west-coast town is known as the ‘Gateway to the Isles’ and the ‘Seafood Capital of Scotland’.
The gaelic term for ‘little bay’ is where the town of Oban gets its namesake. Despite this, the west-coast distillery town is a larger-than-life place with lots of things to do and great seafood to eat. Whether it’s browsing through Oban’s shops and galleries or watching the sunset atop McCaig’s Tower, the town is a picturesque spot with great history and perfect positioning for a tour of the Isles. Oban’s surrounding islands are a thing of beauty. Kerrera, Lismore, Mull, Iona and Seil Island all make great day trips if you’re staying in a self-catering holiday cottage in Oban.
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There’s lots to see outside of your cosy self-catering home in Oban. The town is a great base for exploring the surrounding Argyll islands, such as Kerrera, Lismore, Mull, Iona, Coll, Colonsay and Tiree as day trips. Enjoy their natural beauty, or take in the unique attractions each has to offer.