The Ultimate Scottish Vacation: Day Eight

Oban: I've mentioned Oban a few times on this site and it is with good reason. Oban is one of my favorite places on earth. The town has a real European feel to it and a great sea front view. You can hop a ferry and go to the Isle of Mull. Mull is a fantastic place as well.

Enjoying Oban (relax and take it in)

Oban harbor

You can take a small boat tour from the harbor to see the seal colony just off shore. You'll love it, not just for the seals but for the chance to get so close to the water and see Oban from the water in an open boat. The ferry is nothing more than a big bus. So enjoy the ocean in the tour boats, at least once while you stay there.

Seals at the Seal Colony off of Oban Harbor

Enjoying the sights on the train

One of the best train rides is from Glasgow to Oban. On the return, you will experience a sunset that will blow you away. I literally almost cried the last time I returned from Oban. The sun sets and creates a purple hue as you fly through the hilly countryside. It is a moving experience. Put on an iPod and enjoy it. You will never forget it.

The train ride from Oban is fantastic.

Click on the video below and see Day Eight and the beautiful sights of Oban.

TRAVEL TIP: Go to Oban

Go to Oban! One of the places I truly recommend to you is Oban. It is a quaint little town on the coast, looking out at the Island of Mull. From Oban, you can take a ferry to Mull and Iona. Two other places you must go to.

Click on the picture of Oban Bay and see live pictures from Oban.

If you do go to Oban, don't go to McTavish's Kitchen. It is a tourist trap and the food is horrible. You will come back like all the rest saying Scottish food is crap if you got to places like McTavish's. Instead, check out my favorite

seafood restaurant, The Waterfront. Click on the Waterfront logo to go to their website.

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And I challenge anyone to go to Oban and leave thinking that food in Scotland is lousy.

Click on the boat and wine bottles to get a listing of the restaurants in Oban. Go and eat well. Tell your friends that yes, Scotland does have some good food.