Oban was called the Charing Cross of the north. It was where all routes seemed to meet. 

The same still holds true today. 

If you’re going out to or coming from the islands, your ferry will berth here. It’s a great place to sit and watch the world go by.

Oban came to prominence in the Victorian era following on from the arrival of the railways (1880) as a result of its unique position as the steamers departure point en route to the Hebrides Isles and beyond.  

Today the Caledonian MacBrayne Ferry Hub in Oban offers island hopscotch tours for those who wish to go from island to island, or should you wish to see all within one day, there is the enormously popular three isles tour calling in on Mull, Iona and Staffa.

On the hill above the town stands McCaig’s Tower, an unfinished project which has gone on to become the town’s major landmark and a beautiful spot to look out over the sea to the isles. Or you can pick your spot in the bay and watch the boats and people come and go.

There’s the Lighthouse Pier, where the ships servicing the lighthouses and navigation buoys dock; the South Pier with the fishing boats; the Railway Pier with the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries and the North Pier with boats from the Royal Navy, visiting foreign navies, tall ships, Customs cutters and dive boats.

The stunning beach at Ganavan Sands is well worth a visit, this blue flagged beach is enormously popular with locals and visitors alike.

Last but by no means least Oban is justifiable famed for its single malt whisky.  The distillery was founded in 1794 and is a very popular tourist destination in its own right, hosting tours throughout the year.

However, if you don't wish to island hop or drink whisky there are always plenty of other amazing attractions to keep you busy.