Oban Bay

The long northern tail of the island of Kerrera shelters the water from all but the worst weather, so the bay is almost always busy and bright with boats.

Ferries come and go from the railway pier to Mull, Lismore, Coll, Tiree and Colonsay, and further out to Barra and South Uist, as they have since Victorian steamers made Oban the gateway to the Western Isles. Fishing boats unload at the quays, and yachts from all over the west coast ride at anchor off Kerrera.

Walk along the front from the railway pier to the Corran Esplanade, and in the evening watch the light change over the water. For the classic view, climb the hill to McCaig's Tower, from where the bay opens out to Kerrera, Lismore and the mountains of Mull.