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Etive Boat Trips, Dunstaffnage Marina, Dunbeg, Oban, PA37 1PX. Etive Explorer is a 10m Blyth Catamaran,
licenced to carry 12 passengers, skippered by Chris Jackson and Relief Skipper Gary MacCuish, both seasoned
professionals with long careers at sea and a love of the West Coast. They offer daily trips up Loch Etive and
around the Firth of Lorn. Departing from Dunstaffnage Marina, just 2 miles north of Oban on the A85, from April
to October with private charters available by arrangement throughout the year. Enjoy the stunning scenery on a
cruise up Loch Etive, through the Falls of Lora, Europe’s only saltwater waterfall, and under the iconic Connel
Bridge, half day or full day options available. In addition, Etive Boat Trips also offer their very popular
Island Trips, circumnavigating Kerrera (the island opposite Oban), Lismore or out to the seal colony at the
Creag Islands. For a shorter maritime adventure why not join them for the trip from the marina up to Oban Harbour
to enjoy the sights of Oban from the sea. Visit Etive Boat Trips website for up to date information on daily
sailings and to book. Tel: Office on 01631 565633. Tel: Skipper's mobile on 07900 253585.
E-mail:
etiveboattrips@btconnect.com
WWW:
etiveboattrips.co.uk
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- Allan's Seal Trips 1 hour boat trips from the Railway Pier, Oban to view seals, birds and other wildlife. 20 Lorn Road, Dunbeg, Oban, PA37 1QG.
- Ardchattan Garden Beautiful gardens surrounding Ardchattan House. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Ardchattan Kirk Well preserved kirk on the shore of Loch Etive. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Ardchattan Priory The ruins of a Valliscaulian priory founded in 1231 and later converted to secular use. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Ardmaddy Castle Garden Ardmaddy rises above its formal walled garden on one side with outstanding views of the Islands on the other. Visitors approach the garden by an old arched footbridge over a burn finding its final path to the sea. By Oban, Argyll PA34 4QY.
- Arduaine Garden Extensive gardens on the shore south of Oban. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Argyll Charters Short, wildlife watching boat trips from Oban's Esplanade slipway to view seal colonies and an abundance of marine and bird life. Standard 1 hour, 2 hour, or longer.
- Argyllshire Gathering and Oban Games Every August, Oban is the place to be to enjoy a highland games that is unsurpassed by any other.
- Bonawe Iron Furnace Remains of an iron furnace and associated buildings, Taynuilt. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Cruachan Visitor Centre The world's high head reversible pumped storage hydro scheme is housed in a gigantic man-made cavern deep in the heart of Ben Cruachan. Dalmally, Argyll PA33 1AN. STB 5 Star Attraction.
- Dunollie Castle A ruinous castle guarding the mouth of Oban Bay. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Dunstaffnage Castle Large castle on rocky outcrop north of Oban. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Easdale Island An island that once formed the centre of the slate mining industry. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Glen Nant NNR The slopes of Glen Nant are cloaked in a rich mixed woodland. Many trees were felled from 1753 -1880 to supply charcoal to the nearby Bonawe Iron Furnace. Three miles southeast of Taynuilt, off the B845.
- Glenorchy Church Nice church with fine collection of in situ medieval grave slabs. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Hebridean Princess 5 Star luxury cruises, usually from Oban. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Kerrera Island The island that shelters Oban Bay. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Kilbrandon Church Church on the Island of Seil. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Kilchrenan Church Church near the west shore of Loch Awe. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Kilchurn Castle Substantial remains of a superbly located castle almost surrounded by Loch Awe. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Kilmelford Church Church in Kilmelford. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Lerags Cross Free standing late medieval cross near Oban. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Loch Etive A sea loch that bites deeply into the Highlands. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- McCaig's Tower Superb folly and viewpoint overlooking Oban. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Muckairn Church Church in Taynuilt. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Oban Distillery Distillery in the hart of Oban. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Oban & Glen Coe Tour Driving tour taking in Oban and Glen Coe. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Oban & Inveraray Tour Driving tour taking in Oban and Inveraray. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Oban War and Peace Museum Collection of local memorabilia life in Oban and Lorn through the years, including during WWII. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Pulpit Hill Superb viewpoint overlooking Oban and the islands. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- St Columba's Cathedral Roman Catholic Cathedral in Oban. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- St John's Cathedral Scottish Episcopal Cathedral in Oban. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Sealife Adventures Operating whale and wildlife boat cruises from near Oban. Trips include the famous Corryvrechan Whirlpool. STB 4 Star Wildlife Experience.
- St Conan's Kirk One of the oddest, and nicest, churches in Scotland. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- West Coast Tours Offering great tours to Mull and the Isles. 1 Queenspark Place, Oban, PA34 5RS.
