Places of Interest

Enjoy Oban and Argyll at their most beautiful. Have a look through our list of recommended activities to keep you busy during your trip to Barcaldine Castle:

Did you know Oban is “the Sea Kayaking Capital of Europe”? With access to the West Coast of Scotland, and the Hebridean islands, its a great place to start sea kayaking. Great for beginners and the more experienced.

From sharks and dolphins to golden eagles, the wildlife around the coast of Oban, Argyll, is too good to miss. Book a boat trip with Seafari and learn about Scotland’s natural history and incredible wildlife.

Oban Ferry Port gives you access to the Hebdridean islands and the West Coast of Scotland. Go back in time with The Gaelic Rings and discover the history of the islands or set out on your own adventure.

Don’t let the word ‘garden’ fool you. The Glorious Gardens of Argyll and Bute, a group of 18 historic gardens, are nurtured by the mild climate and have the backdrop of some of the most dramatic scenery in the UK.

Scotland is well known for its love of golf. Try your hand at Oban Gold Course, a hilly course which will give even the most experienced golfer a challenge.

Start your Scottish adventure by visiting Glencoe. A stunning place for hiking, with an amazing landscape, culture and heritage. Make sure you have a look at their events for art exhibitions and things to entertain the kids.

An amazing day out with your own itinerary and a great chance to see wildlife.

Suppliers of our breakfast venison Lorne sausage.  Guns can be hired.

Described as Argyll’s hidden gem, St. Conan’s Kirk is steeped in a rich and intriguing history. With an unconventional approach to design and magical and almost unbelievable stories that promise to surprise and delight people of all ages, St Conan’s Kirk makes for a memorable day out for all the family.

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With a history akin to a Shakespeare play (family murders, illegitimate children, and clan wars) this castle is still privately owned. They do, however, do public tours on certain days of the year so visit the website for information on the next trip.

Famously besieged by Robert the Bruce in 1309, Dunstaffnage Castle has seen its fair share of action. It is one of the oldest castles in Scotland, built around 1220 and guards the seaward approach from Firth of Lorn into the heart of Scotland.

Entwined in turbulent Scottish history, this house was built during a Jacobite Uprising by Alexander MacDougall, 23rd Chief of the Clan MacDougall. It is well worth a visit to the exhibition portraying how this peaceful house withstood a dangerous time.

Oban Distillery is one of Scotland’s oldest single malt scotch whiskey distilleries. Take a tour to discover the makings of their whiskey, and finish off with a taste of Oban 14-year-old single malt with some crystalised ginger.

Set in a picturesque location, Barcaldine Castle is on the banks of Loch Creran. There’s so much to do!

Don’t take our word for it, see what other people have said about their stay

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The castle was amazing, over the top. Highly recommend the experience if you’re looking for a true Scottish Highlands castle accommodation.
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My husband and I stayed in August when we were in Scotland for our wedding. This was the most beautiful and enchanting place. We took lively strolls to the lake, pet farm animals, totally relaxed and felt at peace. We only spent 2 nights but we will be back for a whole week to explore all of Oban and the islands. The service from Patrick and Cecilia was 5 star: Cecilia makes an amazing breakfast. This was my absolute favorite place we stayed in our 16 day trip to Scotland.
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Where do I start? We booked Barcaldine Castle for exclusive hire from the 10th-13th of October, 2025. On Saturday the 11th, my husband and I tied the knot with 35 of our closest friends and family in the cosy great hall. I cannot put into words how fantastic our experience was. From the very first e-mail exchange back in January, Patrick and Caroline have made us feel so special and looked after. They treated us like royalty through-out our stay, welcomed all of our guests with open arms and pulled all the necessary strings to make sure our wedding ran flawlessly while we kicked back and relaxed. I can't fault anything. Food was amazing, rooms were gorgeous and always spotless, service was out of this world. Highly HIGHLY recommended Barcaldine castle to anyone who wants a cosy wedding, or even just a cosy getaway. We hope to make a tradition of coming back for our anniversaries. Cannot wait to see the place and all the gorgeous staff again! Thank you!! // Laurie and Jacob 💗
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Wow what can I say Barcaldine castle is absolutely stunning breathtaking the history the location the interior of the castle I felt honoured to be able to have my wedding day within a perfect setting me and my husband felt like royalty and Patrick and Cecilia are the most amazing couple and the rest of the staff were fantastic really did go above and beyond there duty to create a perfect day all my guests spoke so highly of them all and they really did look after me and my family I definitely highly recommend everyone to stay and experience Barcaldine castle and to book for your perfect wedding ❤️❤️❤️
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A quirky and fascinating bed and breakfast which is fairly unique in its design! The stairs are most definitely not for anyone with infirmity! Altogether an exceptional accommodation but you must have a vehicle as it’s not close to anything!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Patrick and his wife were so warm, helpful, and accommodating. The castle is beyond beautiful and they made so many personal touches that made it feel luxurious but also comforting. Breakfast was delicious and the rooms were clean and cozy. Our stay there was a higher highlight of our trip to Scotland and we would 100% stay here again!
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A stay at the castle is a must do if you are in the area. It is a perfect blend of history and comfort. Patrick and his wife are amazing hosts, they could not be more accommodating and the Scottish breakfast was top-notch.
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Great place, we renewed our vows there.
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