AND SURROUNDING AREAS To See ‘WhAT’S ON’ visit www.explore-oban.com 1 ATLANTIS SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRE: Facilities 5 Now in our 6th season, FLY SCENIC SCOTLAND for the whole family to enjoy. Kids will have amazing fun offers the highest quality sightseeing fl ights from and adventures in the famous multi level Lost City of Oban airport. Join one of our experienced and Atlantis Soft Play Area. Our 25m swimming pool has friendly professional pilots on a tour of Argyll, the 4 lanes and we also have a splash pool with a dolphin highlands, island coasts, castles and lochs, and slide. On poolside we have a large fl ume and sauna. The much more. changing rooms include free lockers, baby changing and Choose from a wide variety of exciting routes or a hoist for disabled users. Our fully air conditioned 40 plan your own over the stunning views and Scottish station Gym is equipped with Technogym, has two power landscapes, taking home with you memories plates and a free weights area. Our 6 court sports hall and photographs to treasure. As a licensed AOC caters for all your indoor sports needs including Badminton, operator, our priority is both your comfort and Football, Table Tennis, Short Mat Bowls & Basket Ball. From safety; get in touch with one of our pilots to book our air conditioned Dance Studio we offer a diverse range of your experience today. classes including Body Pump, Body Step, Body Attack, Body Balance, Pilates and Zumba. Afterwards, stop by Cafe Atlantis To book call: 01228 573490 or visit our website for refreshments. Other facilities include a beauty therapy room, at www.fl yscenicscotland.co.uk. You can also the Climbing Cube, squash & tennis courts. call in at the airport to see us in person for advice For more detailed information visit on bookings, routes or just to chat about how to FIND US ON www.atlantisleisure.co.uk or Tel: 01631 566800. (Map Grid: C1) make the most of your experience. 2 OBAN ChOCOLATE COMPANY: Indulgence is compulsory 6 SEAFARI ADVENTURES: Close encounters here! Award winning shop, café and factory. Decadent hand-made with Argyll’s magnifi cent wildlife. Porpoise, TOURIST SHOP chocolates in a range of sensational fl avours. See the chocolatiers Whale, Dolphin, Seal, Otter, Eagle, Deer & at work through the viewing window! (times vary). Book Kids Seabirds. Superb coastal scenery. ABOARD OUR OPEN RIBs workshops. Enjoy superb views over Oban Bay with your choice Corryvreckan Wildlife Tour - of fresh coffees, speciality teas, hot chocolates, ice-creams, home Fantastic wildlife, expert guides, suitable baked cakes or warm Belgian waffl es. Open 7 days from Spring to for all ages. Bring warm clothes. Winter. Closed throughout January. 34 Corran Esplanade, Oban. Visit the World’s Third Largest Whirlpool. Tel: 01631 566099. www.obanchocolate.co.uk (Map Grid: B1) Ask about our Whirlpool Special trips - timed for the best tides. ABOARD OUR CABIN RIB DUNOLLIE Museum, Castle and grounds provides 3 Iona, Staffa & Puffi ns – an exciting journey of discovery for visitors of all ages. (70 mins to Iona) Learn about the fascinating history of the MacDougall Visit the Abbey, view Fingal’s Cave. family, explore the historic grounds, hidden willow Whale Watching – view Minke garden and enchanting woodland trail, enjoy stunning Whales and other cetaceans in our local area. views from the castle, & shop for beautiful locally made Private charters and inter-island WILDLIFE gifts. Dunollie House, PA34 5TT. Open 10am-4pm Mon- ferry. Open all year. Limited winter EXPERIENCE Sat (1pm-4pm Sun). See www.dunollie.org for winter sailings. At Easdale just south of Oban. opening times or Tel: 01631 570550. (Map Grid: A1) Ticket offi ce Tel: 01852 300003. www.seafari.co.uk/oban 4 INVERAWE SMOKERY, FIShERIES & VISITORS 7 SCOTTISh SEALIFE SANCTUARY: CENTRE: Visit the Smokery Shop and Museum. Learn all about the history of smoking fi sh. With moving Visit us on the shores of Loch Creran models, video, history of the fi shing industry, measure where our facility combines an Aquarium yourself against the record salmon caught in the UK. with Scotland’s leading seal hospital. There is even a section on Inverawe House and its ThINGS TO SEE AND DO: colourful past including the famous Ghost! The fi sheries has four trout lochs, offering a really good days sport for • Talks and Feeding all. Beginners can learn how to fl y fi sh with one of our Demonstrations very experienced instructors. • Nutkins Nature Trail There is so much for all the • Forest Adventure Play Area family, with walks, nature • Lochview Café and Gift Shop trails, and children’s play area. Enjoy all the delicious smoked produce in the tearoom and shop. Only 15 minutes North of Oban on A828 Open 7 days Easter to Christmas. 16 miles inland from Seasonal opening hours vary Oban on the A85, at the Bridge of Awe. Tel: 01631 720386. Tel: 01866 822808. www.inverawe-fi sheries.co.uk www.visitsealife.co.uk/oban The Explore Oban Guide is produced by Explore Scotland (West Coast). To advertise contact: 1 Places Shops and Sport and Eating Gifts and T: 07828 730964 • E: [email protected] • www.explore-oban.com to Visit Services Recreation Out Treats See ‘What’s on’ in Oban, or submit your event at www.explore-oban.com Restaurants and Bars 8 CUAN MOR: With its unique surroundings and 17 ThE LOChNELL ARMS hOTEL is a traditional stunning views across Oban Bay, Cuan Mor offers a family run hotel set in a spectacular loch side location, very special dining experience. The restaurant and overlooking The Falls of Lora. We offer a warm and bar are creatively designed using only natural and friendly welcome. Serving meals for everyone in the reclaimed Scottish materials. Enjoy fi ne beers, wines family to enjoy, Including non residents. Free wifi , lounge & whiskies, complimented by an extensive menu of bar with an open fi re. A busy public bar and dining al dishes made with the very best of locally sourced fresco. We use the freshest of Scottish ingredients. produce. 60 George Street, Oban. North Connel, by Oban PA37 1RP. Tel: 01631 565078. www.cuanmor.co.uk (Map Grid: B2) Tel: 01631 710408. Email: [email protected] CREAGAN INN: Cycle along route 78, have a 9 FALLS OF LORA hOTEL in Connel offers dining 18 coffee, bring your dog, kids and granny; then in an atmosphere of old world charm and elegance relax, walk along the beach, watch the yachts or only minutes from Oban. The Bar/Bistro is a great simply just chill-out. We serve fresh local produce, place to unwind and enjoy choosing from over inventively cooked, home baking, local real ales and 100 fi ne malt whiskies. The Bistro menu features a varied selection of single malts. Our lounge area dishes for every taste and budget, using the fi nest has a log burning stove with comfy sofas, ideal for Scottish produce. We also have our Specials board the colder days. Appin, Argyll, Scotland PA38 4BQ. – 2 courses for £12.50 and 3 courses for £15.00. Tel: 01631 730250. www.creaganinn.co.uk To book a table please phone 01631 710483. 10 CUANRA RESTAURANT at BEST WESTERN The Queens 19 CORIANDER: Serving traditional home cooked hotel: Enjoy the breathtaking views over Oban Bay, while you southern Indian dishes. Made to order, suitable let our highly experienced team of chefs dazzle you with our for all dietary requirements. Using only fresh delectable locally-sourced cuisine. Our talented chefs have worked ingredients, spices and herbs. Take-out and in some of the West Coast’s very best establishments, come along home delivery available. We are family friendly to Cuanra and enjoy fi ne food, wines & views. Scottish breakfast and invite you to enjoy a unique warm ambience. is also available to non-residents. Call us to make reservations. BYOB. Find us on TripAdvisor and FB. Corran Esplanade, Oban PA34 5AG. 8 Soroba Rd, Oban PA34 4HU. Tel: 01631 562505. www.thequeenshotel-oban.co.uk (Map Grid: B1) Tel: 01631 570806. (Map Grid: C3) OBAN STEAKhOUSE at The Rowantree hotel: Cosy log 11 YUWU ChINESE RESTAURANT: 20 burning fi re, contemporary and cosmopolitan menu featuring Exquisite, fashionable yet discreet, YuWu dishes and fl avours from around the world. Close to all public offers classic and modern dishes. Fixed transportation and also the seafront. Modern relaxing and Price Lunch and Early Evening Menu - Full effi cient hotel recently refurbished to a high standard. We Menu Available at all times. offer family rooms, double rooms and twin rooms with en-suite Open Kitchen - Outside Catering Available bathrooms and fl at-screen TV with DVD player. Free parking to Open 7 days residents and free WiFi. 2 George St, Oban, PA34 5NX. Book on-line @ www.yuwu.co.uk or call Tel: 01631 562954. www.rowantreehoteloban.co.uk (Map Grid: B1) Tel: 01631 563338. (Map Grid: B3) 12 SPICE WORLD: 21 ThE OLIVE GARDEN Fully licensed Indian/Bangladeshi/Thai/Chinese Daily Steak & Seafood Specials Restaurant & Take Away A la Carte Menu 20% DISCOUNT ON TAKE AWAY Tapas Menu (collection order) Private functions catered for. Delivery service available 2 Railway Pier, Oban, PA34 4LW. 28 George Street, Oban. PA34 5SB. Tel: 01631 570347. Tel: 01631 358080 / 358070. www.theolivegardenoban.co.uk www.spiceworldoban.co.uk (Map Grid: C2) (Map Grid: B3) AULAY’S BAR is full of character and a favourite with locals and 13 LORNE BAR: 22 visitors alike. A friendly place where you can watch the big match A locally run traditional Scottish pub in the or sporting event, enjoy a game of dominos or darts, or simply heart of Oban, serving a great selection of catch up with friends.