Easdale and South of Oban attractions

South of Oban is a completely different world from the north side with easy to get to islands, ancient villages and the unique attractions of Kilmartin Glen. This area deserves at least a day of your holiday and preferably allow two days to take it all a a leisurely enjoyable pace.

Sea.fari Adventures: Close encounters with Argyll's magnificent wildlife.  Porpoise, Whale, Dolphin, Seal, Otter, Eagle, Deer & Seabirds.  Superb scenery.  Corryvreckan Wildlife Tour passes through the World's Third Largest Whirlpool.  Expert naturalist guides.  The family favourite, suitable for all ages.  Bring warm clothes, waterproofs provided.  Ask about our Whirlpool Special  trips - timed for the best tides.
Aboard our cabin RIBs
Whale watching - view Minke Whale and other cetaceans in our local area.
Iona & Staffa - direct service (70 mins to Iona). Time to visit THE Abbey, view Fingal's Cave and relax ashore.
Colonsay - a naturalist's paradise. Hire bikes or take a minibus tour.
Inter island ferry service: Islay to Rum incl. Colonsay and Tiree.  Please ask. 
Boats available for private charter.
Open all year. Limited winter sailings. At Easdale, just south of Oban. www.seafari.co.uk
Ticket Office Tel: 01852 300003

Isle of Luing: An island within easy reach of the main land, full of history, wild life, and yet relatively unknown. See the world famous Luing Cattle. The island is 6 miles by 2 miles long ideal for those wanting to explore the island by bike or on foot. Catch the ferry which runs every half hour, approx £1.45 per adult return for foot passengers.
15 miles south of Oban off A816.
 

The Slate Islands Heritage Trust: was set up by a charitable trust to preserve the heritage and environment of the Slate Islands. Slates quarried here were once shipped all over the world. Displays inc. models, details of quarry workings over the last 3 centuries plus genealogical, geological and social history. Open 7 days, Mar - Sept: 10.30 to 1.00 & 2 to 5pm. Free admission.  Jim Watson Tel: 01852 300 307 Ellenabeich, 25 mins S of Oban on A816 & B844.

Easdale Island Folk Museum: This award winning museum has recently been acquired by the community from the previous owner Chris Nicholson. There is an extensive range of artefacts and photographs depicting all aspects the life and times of the slate quarriers. Lynn and her staff will be delighted to help anyone researching their roots or in any other way. Open April-October 11.00am - 4.30pm
16 mls south of Oban. Tel: 01852 300173. E: info@easdalemuseum.org. www.easdalemuseum.org
 

Discover the quiet charm of Arduaine Garden! Stroll among the spectacular rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias, wander the leafy trails of the woodland garden to the viewpoint overlooking the Sound of Jura and explore the lower garden where blue Tibetan poppies, giant Himalayan lilies and Chatham Island forget-me-nots thrive.  Open all year, daily 9.30am to sunset. A816, 20 miles S of Oban. 

The Atlantic Bridge. Built in 1792 after the disadvantages of ferrying large bodies of troops were highlighted in the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. A high single span bridge over a navigable channel between Seil Island and the mainland permitting sailing boats to pass under its span. For centuries being acclaimed as the only bridge across the Atlantic. South of Oban on the A816 and then 5 miles on the B844.

Kilmartin Glen is one of the most important places for ancient monuments in Europe. The sheer concentration of sites within a small area can not be equalled. Neolithic and Bronze Age chambered cairns, stone circles and rock carvings, Iron Age forts, early Christian sculptured stones, medieval castles and one of the last wild raised bogs left in Britain. A great way to spend a day out. Within this Guide is a map of the various sites along with brief descriptions. Open all year. Read page 5 of this guide for details including a map or click here

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Attractions at Easdale Island and south of Oban