|
Carnasserie Castle near Kilmartin Dunollie Castle Oban Dunstaffnage Castle Dunbeg By Oban Inveraray Castle 01499 302203 Open April - October 10am to 5pm Duart Castle Mull by ferry from Oban 3 miles from ferry, or by motor launch Duchess from Corran Esplanade Slipway in Oban. Torosay Castle and Gardens, these require you to take a ferry from Oban to Mull, then woodland walk/or narrow gauge steam railway. Ideal day trip for all the family open Easter - mid October, gardens open all year 01680 812421
Gylen Castle on Kerrera Island a short boat trip from Oban lies Kerrera Island which has some lovely walks, wildlife a castle and cafe. Access to the Ferry is from the slip two miles south of Oban on the coast road. |
|
Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 November 2011 16:46 |
|
There are many beautiful gardens within Argyll with the closest being Arduaine Gardens beside Loch Melfort.
There are also many recognised walks that the Forestry Commission have listed.
Within reach for a day trip are Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, Fort William, Ben Nevis and Loch Lomond |
|
Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 November 2011 21:31 |
|
Standing stones near Kilmartin en route to Lochgilphead Ardchattan Priory and Gardens, founded in 1230 by Vaalliscaulian monks. Open all year. Free |
|
|
Kilmartin House Museum 01546 510278 Open 7 days a week from 11am to 4pm Easdale Island Museum Open April to Mid October from 11am to 4:30pm Oban War & Peace Museum Oban, Free entry |
|
Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 November 2011 21:30 |
|
Oban Distillery
Town Centre, Oban 01631 564262
Oban Chocolate Company
Town Centre, Oban 01631 566099
Sea Life Centre
Marine life displays (check for seal feeding times) Outdoor adventure playground, picnic area and restaurant. A good family day out 01631 720386
Cruachan Power Station
A fascinating journey into a hollow mountain. Restaurant and visitor centre 01866 822618
Kanpdale Forest
A visit to a Beaver colony where you can walk, cycle or have a picnic.
|
|
Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 November 2011 16:48 |
|
|
|
|
|