Boat trips

- Caledonian MacBrayne day cruises, Oban 01631 566688
- Craignish Cruises, Ardfern 01852 500540
- Borro Boats 01631 356292
- Lochawe Boats 01866 833256

Horse Riding

- Ardfern Riding Centre, Appaloosa horses 01852 500632
- Brenfield Estate, near Lochgilphead 01546 603274

Clay Pigeon Shoot

- Brenfield Estate, near Lochgilphead 01546 603274

Diving

- Puffin Dive Centre, Oban. 5 star gold palm resort.
Provides a wide variety of diving activities including half day trips and courses 0800 428181

Walking

Historical Sites

- Ardchattan Priory, founded in 1230 by Vaalliscaulian monks. Open all year. Free

Museums

- Kilmartin Archaeological Museum 01546 510278
- Easdale Island Museum (see brochure in office)

Restaurants

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Crinan Canal

- Visit the Crinan Canal and watch the boats go by while enjoying something from the coffee shop.

Castles

- Camasserie Castle near Kilmartin
- Dunollie Castle, Oban
- Dunstaffnage Castle, Dunbeg By Oban
- Duart Castle, Mull by ferry from Oban 3 miles from ferry, or by motor launch Duchess from Corran Esplanade Slipway in Oban.
- Inveraray Castle 01499 302203
- Torosay Castle and Gardens. Ferry from Oban, then woodland walk/or narrow gauge steam railway. Ideal day trip both for all the family. Open Easter - mid October. Gardens open all year.

Gardens

- Phone or check in the office for opening times;
- Arduaine Gardens 01852 200366
- Crarae Gardens 01546 866149
- Ardmaddy Gardens 01852 300353
- An Cala Gardens 01852 300237
- Ardchattan Gardens 01631 750274

Golf Courses

- Glencruitten Golf Club, Oban 01631 562868
- Dalmally Golf Club 01631 200619
- Lochgilphead Golf Course 01546 602340
- Machrihanish Golf Course 01586 810213

Oban Rare Breeds Farm Park

- Feed the animals and have a pleasant walk. Turn right at Kilmore and follow the signs. (Closed end Oct - Mar) 01631 770608 View website

Swimming

- Atlantis Leisure Oban 01631 566800

Oban Distillery

- Visitor Centre 01631 564262

Sea Life Centre

- Marine life displays (check for seal feeding times) Outdoor adventure playground, picnic area and restaurant. 01631 720386 View website.

Cruachan Power Station

- A fascinating journey into a hollow mountain. Restaurant and visitor centre 01866 822618

Skiing

- Ski in the winter months at Aonach Mhor (Glencoe). In summer take the gondola and enjoy the magnificent views. Restaurant at the top.

Oban Zoological World

- Small zoo, based South of Oban, 10am - 6pm 01631 562481

Whale and Dolphin Watching Trips

- Based in Tobermory, on Mull, enjoy a trip in the local waters looking for whales, dolphins and porpoises 01688 400223

Beaches

- Ganavan Sands Oban
- Tralee Beach, Benderloch
- Crinan Ferry, By Lochgilphead