Wednesday, September 7 we had just one day to see Oban and nearby sites. I started my day with a pre-breakfast walk with Marie. I have taken so many pictures here because this place is so picturesque. We spotted a tower up on a hill but had no idea what it was. We ended up going there later in the day.

After breakfast we went to McCaig’s Tower. It’s up on a hill and is visible from town. It was built in 1897 by a banker who wanted to provide work for local stonemasons and to provide a lasting monument to his family.

Next we drove to Dunstaffnage Castle. It’s a partially ruined castle sitting on a platform of conglomerate rocks. It dates back to the 13th century, making it one of Scotland’s oldest stone castles. It was built by McDougall lords of Lorn, and since the 15th century it has been held by the Campbell Clan.

Our final stop was at Dunollie Castle, the one Marie and I saw up on the hill during our morning walk. It’s a small ruined castle and museum. It was the most important fortress of the Chiefs of Clan McDougall because of its strategic location.

We later walked around Oban and had a delicious dinner on the waterfront. It is a delightful town and I regret we didn’t have more time.