Castles? Check! Beaches? Check! Scenery? Check! Oban and Lorn is bursting with instagrammable places. At every turn you’ll discover stunning scenes that will set your Instagram feed on fire.
Loch Awe is Scotland’s longest freshwater loch, stretching for 25 marvellous miles through glorious Highland landscape. It’s a sight to behold as you travel along the shore by car or by train from Oban.
Let’s kick off in Oban. Yes, I know some of you will be desperate to dash up a Munro, but that’s not for everyone and anyone can stir in some short walks with longer adventures. It’s a joy strolling the accessible waterfront in a town that is increasingly pedestrian-friendly, but for an even better view nip up to McCaig’s Folly, Oban’s Colosseum, where an interpretation board reveals all the glories you can see.
STORM, a ten metre tall goddess of the sea, has emerged from the deep to encourage us all to celebrate our seas, care for our coastlines and empower us all to put the environment first - and she's coming to Oban!
Easing into Oban I’m in a train carriage of happy cyclists. No fighting for space on a busy train for us as we’re enjoying Scotrail’s new Highland Explorer, the first dedicated bike-friendly carriages in the UK. I’m smiling too as I’m about to explore the network of cycling trails that snake off from Oban around the scenic wonderland of Argyll and her isles.
Hebridean Air Services Ltd commences their 30 minute scenic flights from Oban Airport every Wednesda...
Those living in Argyll know how rich the area is in history and heritage, arts and crafts, but it’s ...
