To find out about the wider area pop into the Tourist Information Centre near the north pier in Oban or check out Oban and Lorn Tourism Alliance. Or perhaps you’d just like to explore on foot? We can’t lend you maps at the moment but can advise on routes and send you electronic versions. Here on Seil we have An Cala in Ellenabeich as well as Ardmaddy Castle Gardens close by on the mainland and NTS Arduaine a little further down the coast at Kilmelford. Our mild (and damp) climate means gardens in Argyll are particularly beautiful. Oban is home to the War and Peace Museum and Dunollie castle but check their websites before planning a visit.Īnd to find out how your dram is made (and get to taste some) visit Oban distillery Unfortunately our lovely local museum The Slate islands Heritage Centre will remain closed for the rest of the year. We have sea access from our own slipway – tides permitting. And if the tide is right, the swirling waters of the Corryvrecken.įor a self propelled adventure contact Sea Kayak Scotland also based Seil. They are based in Ellenabeich.Įither way you’ll have a fantastic trip and stand a good chance of spotting seals, seabirds and perhaps dolphins and whales as well as getting a different view of our beautiful coastline. They also have a traditional 'hard' boat for a more 'leisurely paced tour' which heads out to the Minke Whale. Based in Easdale, 16 miles south of Oban they have a fleet of powerful RIBs which are purpose designed and built to ensure you maximum viewing opportunities. Or you might prefer feeling the spray on your face on one of Seafari’s fast RIBs. Seafari Adventures are a 5 Visit Scotland marine wildlife tour operator. You’ll find them just down the road from us in Clachan Seil. The path in the picture takes you down to Puilladobhrain or “pool of the otter” and if you’re patient you might spot one fishing or playing on the shore.Īnd if wildlife spotting is your thing why not take a trip with Sealife Adventures They’ll take you on a voyage of discovery aboard the Porpoise II. After the bridge, continue exactly 0.8 miles & turn left into our site, look out for white Sealife Adventures signs. Follow this road onto Seil Island over the steep, humpbacked Atlantic Bridge.
From the A816, turn onto the B844 (brown signs for Sealife Adventures). At Sheiling we’re surrounded by beautiful countryside. Our private car park and pontoon is a 30 minute scenic drive southwest of Oban.