Guidebook for Argyll
Food Scene
The Robin's Nest
Main StreetMassive meringues!
Restaurant at The George Hotel station
Main Street EastRelaxed atmosphere, great food & service
Fresh seafood at great prices to either eat there or take away
44 locals recommend
Oban Seafood Hut.. (Green Shack)
Fresh seafood at great prices to either eat there or take away
Quaint Tearoom on the lovely Island of Kerrera, 10 minutes from Oban but different world!!
13 locals recommend
Kerrera Tea Garden and Bunkhouse
Quaint Tearoom on the lovely Island of Kerrera, 10 minutes from Oban but different world!!
Lovely seafood place with ferry trip over for a real Island feel
12 locals recommend
The Puffer Bar & Restaurant
Lovely seafood place with ferry trip over for a real Island feel
Lovely setting on the water's edge with views of Dunstaffnage Castle & the marina. Nice home baking, lunch menu and gift shop
25 locals recommend
Poppies
ByLovely setting on the water's edge with views of Dunstaffnage Castle & the marina. Nice home baking, lunch menu and gift shop
The Old Inn
2 A828Great hospitality, wonderful steaks and good value. A must!
Ben Nevis Inn & Bunkhouse
Achintee RoadGreat place for food and craik with amazing views
Clachaig Inn
True walkers pub with live entertainment and decent food
Beautiful home cooked food, reasonable priced and lovely welcoming atmosphere
17 locals recommend
Kilchrenan Inn
Beautiful home cooked food, reasonable priced and lovely welcoming atmosphere
Stunning Riverside walks with swing bridge and mountain view to enjoy afternoon tea or sample some of their many smoked produce
21 locals recommend
Inverawe Smokehouses
Stunning Riverside walks with swing bridge and mountain view to enjoy afternoon tea or sample some of their many smoked produce
Lovely food offering, great for trying new dishes and enjoying Eastern Mediterranean cuisine
10 locals recommend
BAAB
Station RoadLovely food offering, great for trying new dishes and enjoying Eastern Mediterranean cuisine
Sightseeing
Best train journey in Britain, if fully booked just take regular Scotrail service at 1/2 the price but same stunning scenery
35 locals recommend
Jacobite Train
Station SquareBest train journey in Britain, if fully booked just take regular Scotrail service at 1/2 the price but same stunning scenery
Gorgeous trip for anyone into walking and discovering small, unspoilt places. Walk to the Atlantic Centre for lunch with stunning views over Mull and walk back along the rocks with lots of wild life to spot
Luing
Gorgeous trip for anyone into walking and discovering small, unspoilt places. Walk to the Atlantic Centre for lunch with stunning views over Mull and walk back along the rocks with lots of wild life to spot
A great stretch of canal with 15 locks, superb for cycling along and taking in the wonderful views and peace & quiet. Totally unspoilt and not touristy.
32 locals recommend
Crinan Canal
A great stretch of canal with 15 locks, superb for cycling along and taking in the wonderful views and peace & quiet. Totally unspoilt and not touristy.
Beautiful Church on the shores of Loch Awe, combine it with a visit to Kilchurn castle
19 locals recommend
St. Conan’s Kirk
Beautiful Church on the shores of Loch Awe, combine it with a visit to Kilchurn castle
One of Scotland's loveliest castle in lovely setting with a nice coffeeshop nearby or have lunch in the rustic Old Inn where they are known for serving Highland Beef
45 locals recommend
Castle Stalker View
One of Scotland's loveliest castle in lovely setting with a nice coffeeshop nearby or have lunch in the rustic Old Inn where they are known for serving Highland Beef
Ancient seat of the Campbell Clan with stunning views over the Firth of Lorn
44 locals recommend
Dunstaffnage Castle & Chapel
Castle GroundsAncient seat of the Campbell Clan with stunning views over the Firth of Lorn
Beautiful peaceful Island off the coast of Mull with a lovely Abbey, coral white beaches and azure blue waters. Best to book an all inclusive trip from Oban that meets the ferry at Craignure and most drivers will give you a great insight & commentary on the island too.
12 locals recommend
Isle of Iona
Beautiful peaceful Island off the coast of Mull with a lovely Abbey, coral white beaches and azure blue waters. Best to book an all inclusive trip from Oban that meets the ferry at Craignure and most drivers will give you a great insight & commentary on the island too.
In my eyes the best drive in the country. For best views of the valley travel from the Tyndrum end and head west. Amazing in all weathers and it makes you really wonder how people travelled this place years ago. Stop off at the Claighaig Inn for a spot of lunch in a typical walkers stop off place.
100 locals recommend
Glencoe
In my eyes the best drive in the country. For best views of the valley travel from the Tyndrum end and head west. Amazing in all weathers and it makes you really wonder how people travelled this place years ago. Stop off at the Claighaig Inn for a spot of lunch in a typical walkers stop off place.
Most scenic part of Fort William, nice gentle walking with stunning views of Ben Nevis
53 locals recommend
Neptune's Staircase
Most scenic part of Fort William, nice gentle walking with stunning views of Ben Nevis
Step back in time and visit this wee gem just south of Oban and cross the bridge over the Atlantic
16 locals recommend
Easdale Island
Step back in time and visit this wee gem just south of Oban and cross the bridge over the Atlantic
The lively harbour town of Oban is definitely worth a look. Climb up to mcCaig's Tower for lovely island views. Visit the harbour front and take in the comings and goings of the many ferries.
And have a bite in any of the eateries specializing in local seafood.
124 locals recommend
Oban
The lively harbour town of Oban is definitely worth a look. Climb up to mcCaig's Tower for lovely island views. Visit the harbour front and take in the comings and goings of the many ferries.
And have a bite in any of the eateries specializing in local seafood.
Seafari Adventures
For great wild life trips with very knowledgeable crew.
Kilchurn Castle
Arts & Culture
The whole of the Kilmartin Glen is steeped in Celtic history with lots of standing stones to discover, Carnasserie Castle, Dunadd Fort with the Kings footprint; the ancient seat of Dalriada Kingdom
29 locals recommend
Kilmartin
The whole of the Kilmartin Glen is steeped in Celtic history with lots of standing stones to discover, Carnasserie Castle, Dunadd Fort with the Kings footprint; the ancient seat of Dalriada Kingdom
The View
34 George StFor traditional music nights by very talented local musicians
Parks & Nature
If you wish to experience unspoilt scenery, do not mind a long trip on single track roads, then head for the Glenfinnan . If you time it right round about 11 ish the Harry Potter train with pass over the famous viaduct for getting the iconic photo. Then turn off at Lochailort to enjoy the amazing seaviews to the small isles. Maybe stop off for lunch at the Glenuig Inn for some local seafood or venison. Then head back to the Corran Ferry at your leisure.
8 locals recommend
Ardnamurchan
If you wish to experience unspoilt scenery, do not mind a long trip on single track roads, then head for the Glenfinnan . If you time it right round about 11 ish the Harry Potter train with pass over the famous viaduct for getting the iconic photo. Then turn off at Lochailort to enjoy the amazing seaviews to the small isles. Maybe stop off for lunch at the Glenuig Inn for some local seafood or venison. Then head back to the Corran Ferry at your leisure.
Hidden gem
Head for top of Loch Creran and attend of road (about 4 mile from bridge) is a forestry carpark on the right, park up and walk back 100yards to stone bridge follow the burn to the top through the garden of wooden house and you will meet the path up top. Keep taking the left turns and you will get to the fairy bridge. Just keep going from there and you will join the road again to head back to the carpark.
Fairy Bridge of Glen Creran
Hidden gem
Head for top of Loch Creran and attend of road (about 4 mile from bridge) is a forestry carpark on the right, park up and walk back 100yards to stone bridge follow the burn to the top through the garden of wooden house and you will meet the path up top. Keep taking the left turns and you will get to the fairy bridge. Just keep going from there and you will join the road again to head back to the carpark.