McCaig's Tower, from the town. Roseneath, situated on the lower hill overlooking Oban Bay, is in a quiet yet convenient location, close to the town centre, terminals and all amenities including the Atlantis Leisure Centre. There is ample private off-street parking for up to 8 vehicles at the rear of the property. Menus are prepared using, wherever possible, fresh Scottish ingredients and we are happy to cater for vegetarian and special dietary requirements (though we would ask that these be highlighted at the point of booking). A traditional Highland breakfast is served between 8.00 - 9.00am in the dining room, as well as healthy and continental options, including locally sourced cheeses. The variety of choice on the breakfast buffet has become quite a feature of Roseneath hospitality. We are happy to provide packed breakfasts for guests who have to leave for early ferries. Delicious breakfasts. Accommodation comprises 7 double and 1 twin room but we are pleased to welcome single travellers when availability permits. Three of the front-facing suites have the additional advantage of their own private sitting room adjoining the bedroom. We are happy to welcome guests arriving in Oban on late ferries from the Islands. Double Bedroom with 4 Poster. Room 3 Large front facing, kingsize 4 poster with seaview. Ensuite shower room private sitting area. Room 7 Large front facing double room with seaview. Ensuite shower room private sitting area. Room 9 Front facing double with seaview. Ensuite shower room private sitting area. Room 4 Front facing twin with seaview. Private sitting area. Room 5 10 Rear facing double. Ensuite shower room. Room 6 2 Rear facing double. Ensuite bath/shower room. The above prices quoted are per person per night. Single occupancy of a double room is 40 per night. Prices may be subject to alteration - please telephone to confirm details. Please note: Minimum advance booking - 2 nights. Discounts available for stays over 2 days and large group bookings. Please ask for details.

Atlantis Leisure Centre - (just a couple of minutes walk from Roseneath) incorporates health and fitness suites, swimming pool, squash and tennis courts and many other facilities. Sea bathing can be enjoyed at Ganavan Sands. Evening ferry heading towards Mull. Bowling - The bowling green is adjacent to the Atlantis Centre. Golfing - There are several excellent golf courses in Lorn. Glencruitten in Oban is scenic in nature though hilly and certainly offers a challenge to all levels of golfer. Walking rambling - There is a variety of coastal and forest walks. Walking Wild website. Gardens - Botanists and gardening enthusiasts will find much to inspire them in the many gardens in the area, some set in the finest scenery imaginable. Argyll is noted for its rhododendrons and Spring is a wonderful time to visit to see their burst of colour. Gardens of Argyll website. Ornithology - There is a spectacular diversity of bird life, from seabird colonies to the high hill havens of the birds of prey. Horseriding - At Oban, Kilmelford, Appin. Watersports - Unrivalled sailing, sub-aqua diving, canoeing and sea angling are all on offer to the tourist. With its clear water and numerous wrecks, the area is popular with divers and 'Try a Dive' sessions are on offer from local centres. Fishing - Permits must be obtained to fish for salmon, sea or brown trout and the Tourist Information Centre can provide information for all local fishing. Cycling - Local bike hire is available. The islands of Lismore and Luing offer excellent family cycling. Gliding - Connel Gliding Club. Karting - Tralee Rally Karting at Benderloch. History Heritage - Abundant opportunity to explore the historic sites of the West Highlands. Off the rocky Ross of Mull lies the small island of Iona, steeped in history as the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland. Isle of Iona website

Oban (literally 'small bay' in Gaelic) boasts the best harbour of the Highland seaboard and the town is an unrivalled centre for West Highland touring. Panoramic View of Oban Bay. As you sweep down the hill approaching Oban, ringed as it is by low wooded hills, the vista opens up before you and it is easy to see why Oban continues to attract visitors like a magnet. The mountains, lochs and islands have captivated tourists for centuries and are as timelessly striking now as when the ancient castles of the area stood sentinel. Explore Nether Lorn and the Pass of Brander, Loch Awe and Loch Fyne; go north to Glencoe and return by Strath Orchy; these and a multitude of variations. But when you stand by the seafront, it is the channelled isles that call you; the Firth of Lorn and the Sound of Mull, the Lynn of Lorn and Loch Linnhe, the open seaways to Mull and Lismore, Staffa and Iona, Coll, Tiree and even Barra and South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. The exploratory adventure is yours if you choose and that is the great allure of Oban. Visitors return again and again, seeking and finding still more to do and see and marvel at. In the town there is a good range of shops and many restaurants, cafes and bars, several offering live music during the season. A visit to the 200 year old working distillery, where the classic Oban Malt is produced, is highly recommended. The new Atlantis Leisure Centre incorporates health and fitness suites, swimming pool, squash and tennis courts and many other facilities. There is also a bowling green for those who prefer something a little less energetic. McCaig's Tower, Oban. Sea bathing may be enjoyed at and there are several excellent golf courses in Lorn. Glencruitten Course in Oban is scenic in nature though hilly and certainly offers a challenge to all levels of golfer. This part of Argyll offers a wide variety of and rambling in countryside of mountain and loch, forest and moor, island and inlet. Botanists and gardening enthusiasts will find much to inspire them in the many in the area, some set in the finest scenery imaginable. There is a spectacular diversity of bird life too, from seabird colonies to the high-hill havens of the birds of prey. History and heritage are everywhere and there is an abundance of historic sites for the visitor to explore. Off the rocky Ross of Mull lies the little island of Iona, steeped in history as the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland. From this isle, Columba spread the Gospel across the ancient kingdom and Iona still generates its own peace and tranquillity to pilgrim and tourist alike.

So many tourists these days look upon Oban as simply a stopping off place en route to their next destination. Though the town itself offers the discerning visitor a wealth of things to do and see, its real advantage lies in its central position to so much of interest in Argyll and the Western Isles. Below are some suggestions for a week's touring using Oban as a base. Circular tour visiting atmospheric. notorious for the massacre that took place there in 1692; Cruachan Hydro-electric Power Station deep within the mountain; the wild and beautiful Glen Orchy; the stunning bulk of Buchaille Etive Mor; the wildness of Rannoch Moor; pretty Port Appin and Castle Stalker set in its breathtakingly beautiful location. The Sea Life Centre at Benderloch is another possible stop especially for family groups. Castle Stalker, Appin. No stay in Oban is complete without a trip to. Iona. Most of our guests include a trip to the world heritage sites of Iona and Staffa by way of the beautiful island of Mull. Iona, the Holy Island, is the cradle of Christianity in this land and has a peace and tranquillity, whether in the Abbey or on its famed silver sands, that is appreciated by pilgrim and tourist alike. Staffa, with its basalt columns and Fingal's Cave, has inspired visitors throughout centuries including Dr Johnson, Queen Victoria and Felix Mendelssohn who wrote his famous overture after visiting the island. Easdale, Seil Island and Luing. South of Oban is the Island of Easdale, where slate was quarried for many years. There is a regular ferry to the island where you can visit the museum and walk around to see the sea-filled slate quarries devastated by the great storm of November 1881. Easdale is the base for offering high adventure in rigid inflatables and the thrill of close encounters with Scotland's magnificent bird and sea life. Easdale Island from the air. En route, you will cross the Bridge over the Atlantic which separates the mainland from the Island of Seil. The nearby pub 'Tigh an Truish' - the House of Trousers is where the Highlanders would discard the hated trousers they were forced to wear after the '45 Rebellion and put on their plaid kilts once again. Another ferry leaves Cuan for the beautiful island of Luing where cycles may be hired by the energetic. Inveraray - The Castle, home of the Duke of Argyll; Inveraray Jail, Scotland's living 19th century courtroom and prison; Inveraray Maritime Museum aboard the Arctic Penguin, a 1911 3-masted schooner; the Bell Tower of All Saints' Episcopal Church containing Scotland's finest bells and the 2nd heaviest ring of 10 in the world. There is much more to see and do in this charming town. The most direct route to Inveraray is via Lochawe (visit St Conan's Kirk on the loch side or even take a steam launch to the much photographed and stunning Kilchurn Castle) and returning by Auchindrain Township, Kilmartin Glen - Temple Wood Stone Circle. Kilmartin Glen is where Argyll's ancient past comes alive. Over 5000 years of human history are traced across the Kilmartin valley and at least 150 prehistoric sites lie within 6 miles of this quiet village; burial cairns, rock-carvings, standing stones and the 1st century fort of Dunadd where you can place your feet in the 'King's Shoes', strange footprints in the rock into which the new king would stand for his inauguration. The museum is a must and the caf there offers good homebaking. On the way to Kilmartin, visit the National Trust for Scotland Arduaine Garden, the picturesque Ardfern and Craignish Peninsulas, home to a number of artists and craftworkers. A visit to the Crinan Canal is also a possibility and the tiny sheltered inlet of Tayvallich. the island nestling in Oban Bay and giving much shelter to the town, has much to offer the independent-minded visitor who appreciates wildlife, history and scenery. Duncan the Ferryman will carry you across to this unique island where locals and wildlife live in harmony in a beautiful and unspoilt landscape. Kerrera is ideal for a day's walk, exploring and looking out for sea and golden eagles, hen harriers, peregrines and gannets. Sea otters and seals abound and you may spot dolphins, porpoise and even the odd whale. The Teagarden is open during the season for homemade soups, sandwiches, cakes and scones. Finally, the very beautiful island of Mull, often overlooked by tourists, needs at least another day to fully appreciate all that it offers. Duart Castle, seat of the Clan McLean, stands sentinel on the approaches; the glorious gardens of Torosay Castle reached by Mull's own little railway; the pretty town of Tobermory with its colourwashed houses, distillery and much more. The most common theme running through the comments in our Visitors' Book is 'We'll be back'. This part of Argyll offers so much more than we can describe here and visitors return again and again to savour more of its beauty and majesty. We hope you will want to come and spend a few days with us at Roseneath and see Oban and the West Highlands for yourselves. You will not be disappointed.

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