Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
01631-566809;
www.bowmanstours.co.uk
;
1 Queens Park Pl)
From April to October,
Bowman's offers a Three Isles day trip (adult/child £55/27.50, 10 hours, daily) from Oban
that visits Mull, Iona and Staffa. Note that the crossing to Staffa is weather dependent.
Bowman's also runs a circular coach tour around Mull (adult/child £20/10).
Festivals & Events
West Highland Yachting Week
(
01631-563309;
www.whyw.co.uk
)
At the end of July/beginning of August, Oban be-
comes the focus of one of Scotland's biggest yachting events. Hundreds of yachts cram in-
to the harbour and the town's bars are jammed with thirsty sailors.
SAILING
Argyllshire Gathering
(
01631-562671;
www.obangames.com
;
adult/child £10/5)
Held over two days in late
August, this is one of the most important events on the Scottish highland-games calendar
and includes a prestigious pipe-band competition. The main games are held at Mossfield
Park on the eastern edge of town.
HIGHLAND GAMES
Sleeping
Despite having lots of B&B accommodation, Oban's beds can still fill up quickly in July
and August so try to book ahead. If you can't find a bed in Oban, consider staying at Con-
nel, 4 miles to the north.
B&B
Barriemore Hotel££
(
01631-566356;
www.barriemore-hotel.co.uk
; Corran Esplanade; s/d from £70/99;
)
The Barriemore enjoys a grand location, overlooking the entrance to Oban Bay. There
are 13 spacious rooms here (ask for one with a sea view), plus a guest lounge with
magazines and newspapers, and plump Loch Fyne kippers on the breakfast menu.
Heatherfield House££
(
01631-562806;
www.heatherfieldhouse.co.uk
;
Albert Rd; s/d from £38/88;
B&B
)
The welcoming Heatherfield House occupies a converted 1870s rectory set in extensive
