Guidebook for Argyll and Bute

Fiona
Guidebook for Argyll and Bute

Food Scene

Really delicious home baking, toasties, sandwiches and home made soups, good value and worth more than one visit!
15 yerel halk öneriyor
The Robin's Nest
Main Street
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Really delicious home baking, toasties, sandwiches and home made soups, good value and worth more than one visit!
Always a good atmosphere here, especially in the winter when they have an open fire burning in the middle of the room. Tends to be busy so best to book. Varied menu with a specials board one of my favourite hotels.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Falls of Lora
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Always a good atmosphere here, especially in the winter when they have an open fire burning in the middle of the room. Tends to be busy so best to book. Varied menu with a specials board one of my favourite hotels.
Also know as The Glue Pot or Ferryman Inn. Offers lunch, Afternoon/High Teas and dinner. The sunset and views are just amazing. Seating inside and out.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Oyster Inn
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Also know as The Glue Pot or Ferryman Inn. Offers lunch, Afternoon/High Teas and dinner. The sunset and views are just amazing. Seating inside and out.
Excellent food from this local Garden Centre. Good gift shop and plant shop.
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Poppies
By
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Excellent food from this local Garden Centre. Good gift shop and plant shop.
Chocolates made in the shop and the most fantastic cakes!
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Oban Chocolate Company
34 Corran Esplanade
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Chocolates made in the shop and the most fantastic cakes!
One of my favourite tea rooms in Oban.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Bossards
2 Combie St
16 yerel halk öneriyor
One of my favourite tea rooms in Oban.
Excellent historic rural pub, 12 miles south of Oban. Always has the odd treat for dogs while their owners sip real ale, or get tucked into excellent grub.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Tigh An Truish Hotel
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Excellent historic rural pub, 12 miles south of Oban. Always has the odd treat for dogs while their owners sip real ale, or get tucked into excellent grub.
Food is served throughout the day and evening from Clachaig’s extensive and imaginative menu. The menu is a blend of modern ideas and fresh produce, sourced from local suppliers wherever possible and, whether in need of a light snack or a sumptuous meal, there’s something for everyone.
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Clachaig Inn
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Food is served throughout the day and evening from Clachaig’s extensive and imaginative menu. The menu is a blend of modern ideas and fresh produce, sourced from local suppliers wherever possible and, whether in need of a light snack or a sumptuous meal, there’s something for everyone.
Well worth a visit on your way here or home or if you are doing a trip round Glen Coe. The food is excellent and they do large portions. Dog Friendly.
19 yerel halk öneriyor
The Real Food Cafe
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Well worth a visit on your way here or home or if you are doing a trip round Glen Coe. The food is excellent and they do large portions. Dog Friendly.
Good food and views across Loch Awe, with outside seating. Dog Friendly
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Ben Cruachan Inn
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Good food and views across Loch Awe, with outside seating. Dog Friendly
Good local food in a unique atmosphere, eating in its original slate cattle stalls. Real ales and a great whisky collection. Local musicians play regularly throughout the year. Pet Friendly.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
The Barn Bar
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Good local food in a unique atmosphere, eating in its original slate cattle stalls. Real ales and a great whisky collection. Local musicians play regularly throughout the year. Pet Friendly.
Good food and selection of wines and beers. Very nice to sit outside overlooking the boats, with a walled area that’s safe to let young kids run around. Pets welcome.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
The Wide Mouthed Frog Hotel & Restaurant
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Good food and selection of wines and beers. Very nice to sit outside overlooking the boats, with a walled area that’s safe to let young kids run around. Pets welcome.
Very nice hotel to visit with a spa and pool. Food is excellent and served in a lovely raised restaurant overlooking their grounds and the water.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa & Golf
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Very nice hotel to visit with a spa and pool. Food is excellent and served in a lovely raised restaurant overlooking their grounds and the water.
Open from April to September this is a really good cafe offering lunch and dinner and a selection of home made cakes. Also has a good bookshop inside. Seating inside and out. Great to visit after a walk along Tralee Beach.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop
2 A828
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Open from April to September this is a really good cafe offering lunch and dinner and a selection of home made cakes. Also has a good bookshop inside. Seating inside and out. Great to visit after a walk along Tralee Beach.
Traditional family run hotel offering spectacular views over the Falls of Lora and Mull. The sunsets are amazing. They offer lunch, afternoon tea and evening menus and during the summer you can eat outside on the sun terrace. Booking is recommended especially in the evening and weekends.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Lochnell Arms Hotel
North Conel
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Traditional family run hotel offering spectacular views over the Falls of Lora and Mull. The sunsets are amazing. They offer lunch, afternoon tea and evening menus and during the summer you can eat outside on the sun terrace. Booking is recommended especially in the evening and weekends.
Nouveau cuisine with all tables have a view over Loch Awe, again expensive but worth it for a treat.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Taychreggan Hotel
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Nouveau cuisine with all tables have a view over Loch Awe, again expensive but worth it for a treat.
Definitely for a special evening of dining over looking the loch (book a table). Expensive dining with superb food. More affordable is their delicious afternoon tea.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Ardanaiseig Hotel
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Definitely for a special evening of dining over looking the loch (book a table). Expensive dining with superb food. More affordable is their delicious afternoon tea.
Serving lunch and dinner of traditional British dishes, using the best ingredients from farmers and suppliers throughout Argyll. Menu changes daily.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Kilchrenan Inn
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Serving lunch and dinner of traditional British dishes, using the best ingredients from farmers and suppliers throughout Argyll. Menu changes daily.
Offers Indian, Bangladeshi, Thaie and Chinese food in their restaurant and to take away. Fantastic views across Oban bay.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Spice World
28 George St
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Offers Indian, Bangladeshi, Thaie and Chinese food in their restaurant and to take away. Fantastic views across Oban bay.
Restaurant and Takeaway serves the freshest, tastiest traditional fish and chips, but also some home made special dishes you wouldn't normally expect to find in a chippy
27 yerel halk öneriyor
The Oban Fish And Chip Shop
116 George St
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Restaurant and Takeaway serves the freshest, tastiest traditional fish and chips, but also some home made special dishes you wouldn't normally expect to find in a chippy
With an AA Rosette and Michelin Guide recognition it is definitely worth a visit. Coast brings together the best from both the land and the sea in a creative menu offering local shellfish, fish, Scottish meats and game.
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Coast Restaurant
104 George St
50 yerel halk öneriyor
With an AA Rosette and Michelin Guide recognition it is definitely worth a visit. Coast brings together the best from both the land and the sea in a creative menu offering local shellfish, fish, Scottish meats and game.
Waterfront location with uninterupted views to Kerrera, Lismore and Mull. All their shellfish is 100% locally caught. All shellfish comes in live and is prepared and cooked on the premises. A huge selection of wetfish is also locally caught.
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Eeusk
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Waterfront location with uninterupted views to Kerrera, Lismore and Mull. All their shellfish is 100% locally caught. All shellfish comes in live and is prepared and cooked on the premises. A huge selection of wetfish is also locally caught.
A family friendly pizza/pasta restaurant on the pier, with spectacular views to Kerrera, Mull and the town.
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Piazza
36 yerel halk öneriyor
A family friendly pizza/pasta restaurant on the pier, with spectacular views to Kerrera, Mull and the town.
Offering the finest, fresh fish and shellfish from the West Coast of Scotland, as well as a selection of non-seafood options such as steak, pork and pigeon to ensure there is something for everyone.
39 yerel halk öneriyor
The Waterfront Fishouse Restaurant
1 Railway Pier
39 yerel halk öneriyor
Offering the finest, fresh fish and shellfish from the West Coast of Scotland, as well as a selection of non-seafood options such as steak, pork and pigeon to ensure there is something for everyone.
Just over 3 miles (4.8km) outside Taynuilt on the road to Glasgow. This locally owned garden centre has a good stock of gifts, plants, pots and gardening supplies as well as Honeysuckle Coffee Shop which offers locally made cakes, homemade soup and filled rolls to eat in or take away.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Corachie Clematis Garden Centre
Bridge of Awe
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Just over 3 miles (4.8km) outside Taynuilt on the road to Glasgow. This locally owned garden centre has a good stock of gifts, plants, pots and gardening supplies as well as Honeysuckle Coffee Shop which offers locally made cakes, homemade soup and filled rolls to eat in or take away.
Just over 3 miles (4.8 km) outside Taynuilt on the road to Glasgow. They serve bar meals for lunch and dinner up to 8.30pm. Please phone to book and for more details.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Brander Lodge Hotel
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Just over 3 miles (4.8 km) outside Taynuilt on the road to Glasgow. They serve bar meals for lunch and dinner up to 8.30pm. Please phone to book and for more details.
Inverawe Smokery & Fisheries has something for everyone, be it fishing, finding out how salmon is smoked, exploring the many trails and tracks, feeding the fish, trying our new play area, browsing through the shop, or enjoying our delicious food in the Smokery Café.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Inverawe Smokehouses
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Inverawe Smokery & Fisheries has something for everyone, be it fishing, finding out how salmon is smoked, exploring the many trails and tracks, feeding the fish, trying our new play area, browsing through the shop, or enjoying our delicious food in the Smokery Café.

Entertainment & Activities

Court hire, massive soft play, cafe, swimming pool, tennis courts, play park and much more
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Atlantis Leisure Centre station
1 Dalriach Rd
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Court hire, massive soft play, cafe, swimming pool, tennis courts, play park and much more
Visit our local distillery
79 yerel halk öneriyor
Oban Distillery
Stafford Street
79 yerel halk öneriyor
Visit our local distillery
Well worth a trip to the centre of the mountain
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Cruachan Visitor Centre
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Well worth a trip to the centre of the mountain
Stunning 9 hole course to visit, some challenging holes!
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Dalmally Golf Club
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Stunning 9 hole course to visit, some challenging holes!
Horse riding.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Lunga Riding Stables
Lunga Estate
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Horse riding.
Horse Riding, Paintball, Crossbow Range and Laser Storm
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Argyll Adventure
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Horse Riding, Paintball, Crossbow Range and Laser Storm
Tour the area in style
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Argyll Safaris
Old Shore Road
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Tour the area in style
Dive school.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Puffin Dive Centre
Gallanach Road
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Dive school.
Very hill course, definitely a challenge but worth a visit.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Glencruitten Golf Club
Glencruitten Road
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Very hill course, definitely a challenge but worth a visit.
To find just keep going down the Main Street in Taynuilt, down the hill and turn left at the bottom. The playpark is here and the tennis courts (phone to book tennis). The sports field is used for shinty, football, cricket, junior rugby and hockey. There are often matches on in the summer so it is a great place to visit.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Taynuilt Sports Hub
1905 B845
7 yerel halk öneriyor
To find just keep going down the Main Street in Taynuilt, down the hill and turn left at the bottom. The playpark is here and the tennis courts (phone to book tennis). The sports field is used for shinty, football, cricket, junior rugby and hockey. There are often matches on in the summer so it is a great place to visit.
Dominated by Ben Cruachan, this challenging nine-hole course of undulating parkland was founded in 1987 and is regarded as one of the best nine hole courses in the region.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Taynuilt golf club
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Dominated by Ben Cruachan, this challenging nine-hole course of undulating parkland was founded in 1987 and is regarded as one of the best nine hole courses in the region.
coasteering, gorge walks, kayaking and much more
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Stramash Outdoor Adventure Activities
7 yerel halk öneriyor
coasteering, gorge walks, kayaking and much more

Shopping

Courses on kayaking and well supplied shop
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Sea Kayak Oban
6-8 Argyll St
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Courses on kayaking and well supplied shop
Lovely small art gallery to visit. Do it on your way back down from McCaigs Tower. Her garden is amazing too. Some of her pictures are displayed outside Oban Chocolate Shop
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Alice Strange
Craigard Road
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Lovely small art gallery to visit. Do it on your way back down from McCaigs Tower. Her garden is amazing too. Some of her pictures are displayed outside Oban Chocolate Shop
Candles, soaps and gifts
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Purdies of Argyll Ltd
6B Main St W
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Candles, soaps and gifts
One for the sewing and knitting enthusiasts
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Wool & Needlecraft Centre
13 Argyll Square
7 yerel halk öneriyor
One for the sewing and knitting enthusiasts
Art supplies, cards, paintings and lots of other gifts.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Alba
6 Albany St
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Art supplies, cards, paintings and lots of other gifts.
Excellent selection of unusual gifts.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Orsay Oban
2 Stevenson St
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Excellent selection of unusual gifts.
Really good selection of gifts
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Room 15
15 Stafford St
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Really good selection of gifts
Vast selection of Celtic Jewelry and other gifts
8 yerel halk öneriyor
The Iona Shop
2 Queen's Park Pl
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Vast selection of Celtic Jewelry and other gifts
Lovely jewelry and staff are very helpful
9 yerel halk öneriyor
The Gem Box
1 Corran Esplanade
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Lovely jewelry and staff are very helpful
Good selection of outdoor equipment
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Outside Edge
6 Macgregor Court
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Good selection of outdoor equipment

Essentials

Not just a Post Office, sweets, toys, souvenirs and much more
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Taynuilt Post Office
Main Street
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Not just a Post Office, sweets, toys, souvenirs and much more
Local Doctors
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Taynuilt Medical Practice
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Local Doctors
Local vets
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Oban Veterinary Surgeons
9B Tweedale St
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Local vets
7 yerel halk öneriyor
mydentist, Shore Street, Oban
Shore Street
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Good grocery store
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Lidl
9 Soroba Rd
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Good grocery store
Good grocery store
21 yerel halk öneriyor
ALDI
Lynn Road
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Good grocery store
Excellent value for money
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Farmfoods Ltd
Dunollie Road
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Excellent value for money
Great for a weekly shop.
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Tesco Superstore
Lochside Street
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Great for a weekly shop.
Just 3 miles (4.8 km) outside Taynuilt on the road to Glasgow. Well stocked shop that supplies the local caravan site, selling a variety of goods, newspapers and fuel.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
SPAR Awe Filling Station
2 Crunachy Cottages
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Just 3 miles (4.8 km) outside Taynuilt on the road to Glasgow. Well stocked shop that supplies the local caravan site, selling a variety of goods, newspapers and fuel.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Taynuilt Hairdressing
Main Street
7 yerel halk öneriyor
A must visit even if you think you don't need anything. Ian's stock is extensive and of excellent quality and he is usually open until about 8pm. He will also deliver locally.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Grahams Grocers
1905 B845
13 yerel halk öneriyor
A must visit even if you think you don't need anything. Ian's stock is extensive and of excellent quality and he is usually open until about 8pm. He will also deliver locally.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Lorn & Islands Hospital
Glengallan Road
7 yerel halk öneriyor

Getting Around

Travel to the islands
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Oban Ferry Terminal station
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Travel to the islands
Cycle hire and repairs
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Oban Cycles
87 George St
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Cycle hire and repairs
Car hire and repairs
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Hazelbank
Lochavullin Road
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Car hire and repairs
Car Hire
9 yerel halk öneriyor
FLIT SELF DRIVE LTD
2 Glencruitten Rd
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Car Hire
Local bike hire business who will deliver.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Rusty Cycle Shed
35 Soroba Road
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Local bike hire business who will deliver.

Arts & Culture

Very informative about the area
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Very informative about the area
Excellent for the history of the area.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Oban War & Peace Museum
Corran Esplanade
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Excellent for the history of the area.
Castle and grounds well worth a visit.
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Dunstaffnage Castle & Chapel
Castle Grounds
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Castle and grounds well worth a visit.
Visit the Castle, grounds and tea room
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Visit the Castle, grounds and tea room
Easdale Island excellent day out
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Easdale Island Folk Museum
4 Ellenabeich - Easdale
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Easdale Island excellent day out

Parks & Nature

Lovely to walk around, see the castle and visit the cafe
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Kerrera
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Lovely to walk around, see the castle and visit the cafe
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Glen Creran
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Sutherland's Grove forest walks
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Beinn Lora
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Glen Nant National Nature Reserve
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Fearnoch Forest
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
Tralee Beach, Benderloch There is well over a mile of sandy beach with shallow water. The beach is sandy at one end with sand dunes and shingle at the other end.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Benderloch
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Tralee Beach, Benderloch There is well over a mile of sandy beach with shallow water. The beach is sandy at one end with sand dunes and shingle at the other end.
The beach below our house is the one I visit most, the views are always good and it's less than a minute walk away, easy to nip back for things you've forgotten or the toilet. The main picture on my website was taken there. The beach is a mixture of black sand and rocks, my kids spend hours there, looking for crabs or making sand castles or just playing in the water, sometimes you don't need to go far to have an excellent day out.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Airds Bay
11 yerel halk öneriyor
The beach below our house is the one I visit most, the views are always good and it's less than a minute walk away, easy to nip back for things you've forgotten or the toilet. The main picture on my website was taken there. The beach is a mixture of black sand and rocks, my kids spend hours there, looking for crabs or making sand castles or just playing in the water, sometimes you don't need to go far to have an excellent day out.
There are two golden sandy beaches near Oban. As you drive into Oban from Taynuilt you come to a roundabout. Take the second turn, at the next roundabout take the second turn and follow the road along for 1.2 miles (1.9km). Wee Ganavan is about a mile along, parking is along the side of the road and is free. Ganavan Sands is about another 0.7 of a mile (1.1 km) at the end of the road. Ganavan Sands has toilets but parking is not free. You will pass Dunollie Castle on the way to Wee Ganavan which is well worth a visit and has a Tea Room.
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Ganavan Sands
36 yerel halk öneriyor
There are two golden sandy beaches near Oban. As you drive into Oban from Taynuilt you come to a roundabout. Take the second turn, at the next roundabout take the second turn and follow the road along for 1.2 miles (1.9km). Wee Ganavan is about a mile along, parking is along the side of the road and is free. Ganavan Sands is about another 0.7 of a mile (1.1 km) at the end of the road. Ganavan Sands has toilets but parking is not free. You will pass Dunollie Castle on the way to Wee Ganavan which is well worth a visit and has a Tea Room.
Lovely woodland garden with an excellent collection of shrubs etc just a couple of miles (3.2 km) out of Taynuilt on the Glen Lonan Road.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Angus's Garden
Glen Lonan
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Lovely woodland garden with an excellent collection of shrubs etc just a couple of miles (3.2 km) out of Taynuilt on the Glen Lonan Road.