Onto Oban Scotland

A trip to Oban on a beautiful sunny day is exquisite with all of that classic Scottish charm. The town hosts that Northern Scottish landscape mixed with small coastal village vintage. There is a very popular seafood restaurant owned by a local fisherman who serves his fresh catch on the menu everyday. It can be difficult to get in as you have to take a boat to the island and once you get there, be prepared to wait for a table.

If your not a seafood fan, don't worry Oban hosts a wide selection of simply delicious ice cream parlours and quality Scottish cuisine. Or if your simple like me grab a yummy fish and chips while strolling down the cobbled streets window shopping. Oban has a lot offshore as well. Book with the little boats along the harbour for a trip to see the seals, salmon farms or a whale exploration journey. There are little seal communes a short boat ride away and are well worth the breezy ride. They are sun bathing on the rocks and swimming like happy squirrels with piles of nuts. As you sail past the salmon farm, don't be surprised if the facts about salmon farming blows your mind. It's all very fascinating.

Besides the beautiful sea life, there are two things that I loved the most. The view of Dunollie Castle ruins along the rocky coastal road, picture perfect with the lush green vines bringing life to the 600 year old ruins. And secondly the climb to the semi-Roman resembling McCraig's Tower set high on the hill. The tower is not old ruins but is beautiful and the view of the harbour is stunning.

Not a care in the world, but the end of day.