Booked trip on line and everything worked seamlessly. In fact, the name derives from the Gaelic for ‘little bay’. Welcome to Coast Restaurant Oban Opened in 2004 by Richard and Nicola Fowler Coast has grown to be a favourite of locals and tourists. all three islands were unique and there was some time to explore on your own. If the west … Contact Oban Tourist Information Centre, 3 North Pier, Oban, Argyll, SCOTLAND PA34 5QD Tel: +44 (0)1631 563122 Email: info@oban.org.uk Oban & Lorn Tourism Alliance Ltd - a cooperative consortium limited by guarantee - 509198 With so many incredible destinations to choose from, take advantage of our LOW DEPOSIT offer and book your next holiday from just £25pp. The first stage starts at Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway. From Iona, there’s a 10 minute boat ride back to Fionnphort, where you pick up the coach to head back for the return ferry to Oban. The spectacular Scottish Cruises start from 3 to 13 nights, amongst the beautiful islands and stunning sea lochs of Argyll. Did the Three island tour and all segments were well organized. Iona and Staffa have always been on my "must do" list and it lived up to expectations. ", " Great Website, Easy Booking Process, Nice Company ", " Everything was perfect I have been using this company for over 25 years ", " Easy to use website, good property search, prompt & clear booking emails. Oban Known as the Seafood Capital of Scotland and the Gateway to the Isles, Oban is Scotland's most popular west-coast holiday town. We exchanged our prepaid vouchers (I made reservations before our trip) for tickets the day before. All of our holiday cottages are very high 4-star Scottish accommodation. Argyll & Lochaber’s trusted local property experts. We know that buying, selling or letting your property can be very stressful. Did the 3 isles day trip from Oban, which takes in Mull, Staffa & Iona. 01442476, 5 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast in Oban, Overnight stays on the outbound and return journeys, with breakfast and evening meal included. West Coast Tours offers a range of day and sightseeing tours. It takes approx 30 mins to reach Staffa, which is a fabulous little island. The trip was far better than expected and really well organised. Great cottage,very well equipped, standing in peaceful scenery. In Lerags Glen, a country pub can be found serving fine home-cooked food and ales. Weather was looking very iffy and didn’t want to chance getting soaked all day. It may only be 1.5 miles wide by 3 miles long but Iona is known worldwide and is ‘The Cradle of Christianity’ in Scotland and is visited by around 130,00 visitors per year. For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information, check travelaware.campaign.gov.uk. We had a few minutes to grab a quick coffee, snack and toilet stop at the cafe before leaving for Staffa. Coast brings together the best from both the land and the sea in a creative menu offering local shellfish, fish, Scottish … For this road trip you will need to buy a ferry hopping ticket from the west coast of Scotland ferry company CalMac. Known as the ‘Gateway to the Isles’, Oban is a bustling harbour town situated on a sheltered, horseshoe bay, protected by the inner Hebridean island of Kerrea. There are stunning views towards the Hebrides from places like Pulpit Hill, an iron age hillfort, as well as the full range of sporting and outdoor activities you might expect in the Scottish Highlands, not forgetting sea safaris to see the local seal colonies and porpoises. Panoramic views of the islands of Kerrera, Lismore and Mull combined with the surrounding mountains and lochs make Oban an unforgettable holiday destination. just in case they get busy.) Copyright © 1983-2020 Shearings Holidays. GB 706 6354 37. Experience stunning scenery on the Isle of Mull, discover serenity and history on Iona and seek out puffins or visit Fingal’s Cave on Staffa. The coach trip is full of beautiful scenery and there’s great commentary from the driver throughout the journey. Was well organised and the coach driver was friendly and informative. There is evidence of human occupation on the site dating back to the stone age. Scotland, as a travel destination, offers so much beauty and charm to its visitors. You have a truly great choice of accommodation from a cosy, peaceful cottage, large holiday houses suitable for house parties or family gatherings, a luxury town apartment and even your own highland croft, all with great views and set in a haven of tranquillity, guaranteed to revitalise the most world-weary guest. Oban. McCaig’s Tower sits on Battery Hill, just above Oban and overlooking the town.