Oban marinas

Oban lives by the sea: ferries, fishing boats and yachts meet in the bay, while shops, cafés and restaurants line the waterfront. It is a lively town stop among the more sparsely populated shores and islands of western Scotland.

Above town stands McCaig’s Tower, a ring of stone arches overlooking the harbour and islands. A distillery operates in the centre, and local food is closely associated with fish and shellfish. Steep streets lead from the waterfront to views over the bay.