The top stops along the way from Oban to Edinburgh (with short detours) are Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling Castle, and Edinburgh Zoo. Other popular stops include Riverside Museum, Jacobite Steam Train Photopoint, and The Falkirk Wheel.
What is there to see between Glasgow and Oban?
The top stops along the way from Glasgow to Oban (with short detours) are Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and Jacobite Steam Train Photopoint. Other popular stops include Buchanan St, SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium, and The Falls Of Dochart Inn.
What can you do in Oban without a car?
If you plan to explore the town of Oban, do day trips by boat or go hiking, cycling or kayaking from Oban, then you really don’t have to bring a car!
Why visit Oban?
Split into North and South, Oban makes a brilliant touring base. Outwith the town you could spend days exploring castles, gardens, villages, beaches, forests, and fun and unusual attractions, from the power station hollowed into a mountain to boat trips where you can spot basking sharks and a host of other sea life.
Is Skye near Oban?
The distance between Oban and Island of Skye is 68 miles. The road distance is 43.7 miles.
What is the most scenic part of Scotland?
Isle of Skye
The majestic, yet rugged Isle of Skye recently topped the Rough Guides list as the most beautiful place to visit in Scotland, in the (now) most beautiful country.
Do you need a car in Oban?
Many of our guests enjoy being able to leave the car behind and get outside more. We would like to encourage this as much as possible, and you will find there are plenty of things to do without taking a car as well.
How many days do you need in Oban?
Things to Do Near Oban
We visited Oban after Loch Lomond and before heading to Glencoe. Many people spend at least a full day or two in Oban, depending on how much of the surrounding area they plan to visit.
Are there midges in Oban?
I have lived in Oban for 10 years with my family and we have never seen or been bitten by ‘midges’. If you are in the town or by the coast then it really is no difference from being anywhere else in Britain.
Is Oban in the Highlands?
Oban is also the unofficial capital of the West Highlands being the main town in the area serving many smaller towns and town and villages. Oban is popular with holiday makers and is a great place to stay in Scotland.
Where does the Oban ferry go?
Oban is the ‘Gateway to the Isles’, and it’s just a ferry ride away to enchanting isles such as Kerrera, Lismore, Mull, Iona, Coll.
What supermarkets are in Oban?
Supermarkets near Oban
- Tesco Superstore. Supermarkets. Why choose Tesco? Find out more.
- M & S Foodhall. Supermarkets. 280 yds | Lochavullin Drive, OBAN, PA34 4BW.
- M & S Foodhall. Supermarkets. 320 yds | Unit 1, Oban Retail Park Lochavulli, Oban, PA34 4BW.
- Munro’s Supermarket. Supermarkets. 4.4 mi | Benderloch, Oban, PA37 1QP.
How do you pronounce Oban?
Oban whisky – ‘It’s Pronounced OH-Bin‘
Which is nicer Mull or Skye?
So Skye has some quite spectacular and unusual landscapes to offer. Mull, on the other hand, has a softer, less forbidding landscape. The east coast of Mull has areas of pleasant woodlands and sheltered inlets. The west coast is more rugged with cliffs and moorland.
Is it worth visiting the Isle of Skye?
Skye is beautiful – there is no denying – and it’s definitely worth a visit. However, I’m advocating to make informed travel choices when you decide where to go on Skye. So, blindly following the crowd to the Isle of Skye, just because everyone else is going there, might not be the best thing to do.
Is Isle of Mull worth visiting?
Wildlife is plentiful on and surrounding Mull; between April and October, whale watching tours run frequently, and Minke Whales, Bottlenose Dolphins and Basking sharks can be spotted. Bird watching is popular, and the island is often touted as the best place in the UK to see white-tailed and golden eagles.
What should you avoid in Scotland?
The 18 Worst Things to Say to a Scottish Person!
- Don’t Claim to Be Scottish.
- Don’t Do a Stupid Scottish Accent.
- Don’t Ask Endless Questions About Money.
- Don’t Prioritize Loch Ness.
- Don’t Tell People That the Loch Ness Monster Doesn’t Exist.
- Don’t Expect Good Weather.
- Don’t Just Visit Edinburgh.
- Don’t Avoid Haggis.
What is the number one attraction in Scotland?
Edinburgh Castle
It takes the title of Scotland’s most-visited paid-for attraction, and is, of course, one of the most popular tourist sites in Scotland.
What is the most beautiful place to stay in Scotland?
1. Isle of Skye – our readers’ most beautiful place in Scotland.
Is there free parking in Oban?
CAR PARKING CHARGES
Oban is well served with car parks, however, there are no FREE car parks. Look out for signs as you enter the town.
Can you leave your car at Oban ferry terminal?
If you are travelling by ferry and need somewhere to leave your car on the mainland, there is a pay and display car park beside the CalMac Terminal.