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Oban's Whisky, Castles and Legends: Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Informazioni sull'attività

This self-guided walking tour reveals Oban as more than a ferry stop — it's Scotland's self-proclaimed seafood capital and the springboard to the Hebrides. Follow GPS-triggered audio through the streets where a Victorian-era fishing village grew into an island gateway, past McCaig's Tower, an unfinished folly built to give unemployed stonemasons work, the working Oban Distillery pouring since 1794, the historic ferry terminal at North Pier, and the 144 stone steps of Jacob's Ladder. The route winds out to Dunollie Castle, ancestral seat of Clan MacDougall, and through Witches Woods' temperate rainforest, weaving in Celtic legends and Highland folklore before looping back past the town's museums and waterfront. Quick highlights: - McCaig's Tower, an unfinished "Colosseum" built to give jobless stonemasons work. - Oban Distillery, still pouring drams from the same site since 1794. - Dunollie Castle, ancestral seat of the Highland Clan MacDougall.

In evidenza

    Cosa è incluso

    • Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start
    • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
    • Access to VoiceMap's App, IOS or Android, with the flexibility to enjoy the tour at your own pace.
    • A guided tour which traces Oban's rise from fishing village to gateway of the Hebrides

    Non incluso

    • Please note: NO ENTRY tickets included for paid attractions
    • Smartphone and Headphones
    • Food & Water
    • Transportation

    Itinerario

    1. This self-guided audoi tour starts at the bustling Oban Ferry Terminal. You’ll follow the scenic promenade before climbing to McCaig’s Tower and Battery Hill for panoramic views across Oban Bay to the Isle of Mull.

      Si passa senza fermarsiIngresso gratuito

    2. Explore Oban Distillery, one of Scotland’s oldest whiskey producers, founded in 1794 and still operating on its original site

      Si passa senza fermarsiIngresso gratuito

    3. I’ll also tell you about legends surrounding monuments like the Dog Stone, which involved a Norse prince.

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    4. Dunollie Castle

      Dunollie Castle sits on a rocky outcrop just north of Oban, the ancestral stronghold of Clan MacDougall, one of Scotland's oldest surviving clans, with a presence on this site stretching back over a thousand years to an early medieval fort. You'll pass by the ruined 15th-century keep and its grounds, taking in sweeping views over Oban Bay toward the Isle of Mull and the Sound of Kerrera, along a path once used by clan chiefs travelling between the castle and the town below. Please note that entry to the castle grounds and adjoining museum is not included in this tour and requires a separate admission fee.

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    5. You'll pass through Dunollie Wood, a rare pocket of temperate rainforest clinging to the hillside beside Dunollie Castle. Locals call it Witches Wood — the constant coastal winds off Oban Bay have twisted its oak and hazel trees into gnarled, hunched shapes that look almost human, said to resemble witches reaching out from the undergrowth. Moss, ferns and lichen thrive in the damp, mild climate, giving the wood an eerie, otherworldly feel even in daylight, whatever the season. The path is part of the Dunollie Woodland Trail and is freely accessible, with no separate admission required.

      Si passa senza fermarsiIngresso gratuito

    6. Descend Jacob’s Ladder, the 144-stone stairway that connects upper and lower Oban

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    7. Pass by cultural hubs including the Oban War and Peace Museum, and the Rockfield Centre

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    8. Pass by cultural hubs including the Oban War and Peace Museum, and the Rockfield Centre

      Si passa senza fermarsiIngresso gratuito

    9. he tour ends in Argyll Square, where palm trees somehow thrive in the Scottish climate and the community spirit that defines modern Oban comes alive through festivals and local traditions.

      Si passa senza fermarsiIngresso gratuito

    10. The tour starts at the bustling Oban Ferry Terminal. You’ll follow the scenic promenade before climbing to McCaig’s Tower and Battery Hill for panoramic views across Oban Bay to the Isle of Mull.

      Si passa senza fermarsiIngresso gratuito

    Punto d'incontro

    This self-guided audio tour starts at the Oban Ferry Terminal. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

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    Prelievo

    • Tutti si incontrano al punto di partenza

    Da sapere prima di partire

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

    Cancellazione e rimborso

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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    Codice prodotto
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