Museums & Galleries · Oban
Ellenabeich Heritage Centre
📍 PA34 4RQ
Photo: Ian S (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Artefacts and records of the Slate Islands' industrial and social history
- Displays on 19th-century life, quarry workings and public health
- Genealogical archives including census returns and Rent Rolls
- Exhibits including otter taxidermy and slate working tools
- Gift shop selling local items including Jean Adams' stone cats
Ellenabeich Heritage Centre, in The Square at Ellenabeich near Oban, tells the story of the Slate Islands of Argyll through artefacts, photographs and records covering the 18th to 20th centuries. Displays cover 19th-century life, quarry workings, public health and local flora and fauna, alongside archives of census returns and Rent Rolls useful for genealogical research. Look out for curiosities such as an otter taxidermy display, a doctor's case and old slate working tools, plus a small shop selling local gifts including Jean Adams' well-known stone cats. It suits visitors interested in local history and industrial heritage, and school groups can visit by appointment. The museum is normally open Sundays to Fridays, 11am to 4pm, from April to October. Oban station is 10.5 miles away, and there are 12 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those wanting to base themselves nearby.
Practical details
- Open
- Sundays to Fridays, 11am to 4pm, April to October
- Booking
- School parties and groups welcome by appointment
From the attraction's own website on 23 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Visitor reviews
No reviews yet — been here? Be the first to share what it's like.
Log in or create a free account to write a review.
Do you own or manage Ellenabeich Heritage Centre?
Claim this listing to respond to reviews and keep your information up to date. Verification is free — see why owners claim their listing.
Create a free account to claimPlaces to stay near Ellenabeich Heritage Centre
Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
0 mi
0.7 mi
2.3 mi
2.7 mi
2.7 mi
2.7 mi
🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Ellenabeich Heritage Centre into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Oban 10.5 miles
- Connel Ferry 14.9 miles
- Taynuilt 18.3 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page