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ban, (little bay in Gaelic) is also rightly referred to as the
"Gateway to the Isles" and
is also the unofficial capital of the West Highlands. It's development as one
of Scotland's most popular holiday towns began in the Victorian era when Queen
Victoria visited the town and declared it to be one of the finest spots we
have seen.
Prominent landmarks are the pink granite cathedral and Dunollie Castle, a ruined keep which has towered over the narrow entrance to the sheltered bay for around 600 years. 
he area is popular with hill walkers and includes many fine "Munroes"
(Scottish mountains over 3000ft), together with a host of forest walks.
Experience mighty Ben Cruachan which you can go "up and under". Take a trip into the heart of this mountain and see the wonders of a modern hydro electric scheme - one mile into the cavern is a water driven generating system fed by the waters of Loch Awe. You will find informative brochures and friendly advice on all these walks from the local Tourist Information Centre.
ravel a few miles south of Oban where you can cross the famous
&qoutBridge over the Atlantic" to the Island of Seil and then by
boat to the Island of Easdale. After the defeat at Culloden the Government
banned the speaking of the Gaelic language and the wearing of the tartan kilt,
but the islanders of Seil and Easdale would simply change their traditional
garb at the Inn by the bridge. The Inn is still called Tigh na Truish -
"the house of the trousers!"
ff the west coast of Oban lie a chain of unspoilt, fascinating islands
offering something for everyone. There are several boat excursions daily
taking in most of the western islands including Iona (the cradle of
Scottish Christianity), Gigha, Rhum, Colonsay, Staffa (which inspired
Mendelssohn to compose the Hebridean Overture), Jura, Mull, Islay (ancient
home of the Lords of the Isles), Tiree and the Treshnish Islands.
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