Billy Connolly once famously said, ‘In Scotland, there is no such thing as bad weather – only the wrong clothes.’ Scottish weather is changeable; it’s possible to experience all four seasons in a day. But don’t let this put you off. Whatever the weather, Oban offers something for every season. Plus each season offers something […]
Oban is home to one of Scotland’s oldest single malt scotch whiskies. Conveniently located in the heart of the town, the Oban Distillery is well worth a visit. Whether you’re a whisky connoisseur or just curious, you’ll be sure of a warm welcome. A guided tour of this fascinating place will give you a glimpse […]
We’ve been at Bonawe House for over 15 years and we’ve lived here with the charming bay and waterfront town of Oban just 20 minutes away (lucky us). If you’re coming to stay at Bonawe House Cottages (or anywhere else in the Oban area) and need a guide on what to do, what to see […]
Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich and his wife spend a mini family break in Oban on their £1.5 billion 557ft private yacht before mooring off to the South of France. Here at Bonawe House, we’ve always told people that Oban, Gateway to the Isles, is a forgotten gem in the UK. An overlooked destination which we […]
Cold and bitter, Oban is no place for sun-seekers – truth be told – but what it does offer is something that you can’t find in the sun-baked landscapes of the Med or on a Greek island. Argyll & The Isles has long been a quietly exquisite tourist destination; but let this guide shine the […]
We seem to be in a phase where the Oban Mountain Rescue team is on tv regularly. Next one coming up : Highland Emergency on Wednesday evening at 7.30pm on Channel 5 will feature Oban MRT doing a daring rescue on Cruachan! Www.chanel5.com/shows/highland-emergency/episodesAnd it’s episode 7. And soon there will be the Landmark show, another […]
The adventure show on Tuesday 18th oct on BBC Scotland at 19.00. This one features the Craggy island triathlon that was in aid of Oban Mountain rescue. We had a few days on Mull last week staying at Torr Na Locha, and walked along the coast to Carsaig arches. The guidebook time is 6 hours, […]
I’m delighted to announce the new ‘excellent’ playpark, by the sports pavilion. A huge hit with the sunny, dry weather we’ve had for several weeks. There’s also been some smaller Heath fires around here, not just in Torridon. Unfortunately we lost the first of our chickens today. A heap of feathers on the back lawn, […]
We’ve been letting our chickens wander more free range. As there are no dogs this week, we thought we could. They’re getting chased mercilessly by our kids though. The new chickens have started laying, but the eggs are all still brown, so we don’t know which it is. A few months ago the Mountain Rescue […]
