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Things to do in Oban
The best holidays are planned around great days out. Here's what's on the doorstep in Oban, from big-ticket attractions to rainy-day savers.
Museums & Galleries
0.3 mi from Oban
Oban War & Peace Museum
Oban War & Peace Museum sits on the Esplanade beside the Regent Hotel and North Pier, telling the story of the town's fishing, maritime and railway heritage alongside its dramatic...
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9.4 mi from Oban
Bonawe Iron Furnace
Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace sits at the head of Loch Etive near Taynuilt in Argyll, close to Glen Nant National Nature Reserve. Founded in 1753 by a Cumbrian ironmaster drawn by t...
10.6 mi from Oban
Ellenabeich Heritage Centre
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...
10.9 mi from Oban
Easdale Folk Museum
Easdale Island Folk Museum sits on Easdale Island near Oban, telling the story of the local slate industry alongside displays on army volunteers, education, public health, geology,...
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19.8 mi from Oban
Inveraray Jail
Inveraray Jail is a historic attraction in Argyll and Bute where you can explore a Scottish courtroom and old cells, meet costumed characters like the Warder or Matron, and take on...
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23 mi from Oban
Strachur Smiddy
Strachur Smiddy is a historic 18th-century blacksmith's workshop in Argyll and Bute, dating back to at least 1791 and used as a working smiddy until 1955. Now restored, it operates...
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27 mi from Oban
Mull Museum
Mull Museum sits on Tobermory's Main Street and tells the story of the Isle of Mull through a small, volunteer-run collection built up since the 1970s. Inside you'll find extensive...
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29.2 mi from Oban
The Old Byre Heritage Centre
The Old Byre Heritage Centre is a small museum in Glen Bellart near Dervaig on the Isle of Mull, dedicated to the island's history and wildlife. Inside you'll find two half-hour vi...
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Where to stay near Oban
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Plan it day by day
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do in Oban?
The list below shows attractions nearby with distances from Oban.
What can we do in Oban when it rains?
Museums, galleries and aquariums are your friends — filter the list below by category and keep a couple in reserve for wet days.
More ways to explore
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