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McCaig's Tower
Top of Oban
Oban
Scotland
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Oban weather essentials

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Dec
45°F 7°C
40°F 4°C
Jan
43°F 6°C
39°F 3°C
Feb
44°F 6°C
39°F 3°C
Mar
45°F 7°C
41°F 5°C
Apr
48°F 8°C
43°F 6°C
May
52°F 11°C
46°F 7°C

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Wednesday
30 Dec
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41°F 5°C
Lo:
32°F 0°C
Thursday
31 Dec
Hi:
41°F 5°C
Lo:
30°F -1°C
Friday
1 Jan
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37°F 2°C
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32°F 0°C
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What's Near McCaig's Tower

Top-Rated Nearby Accommodations
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Tralee Bay Holiday Park N/A 0.2 mi 0.3 km 5 of 5 stars
Dunheanish Guest House £65 0.3 mi 0.5 km 5 of 5 stars
Heatherfield House £65 0.4 mi 0.6 km 5 of 5 stars
Hawthornbank Guest House N/A 0.4 mi 0.7 km 5 of 5 stars
Briarbank Guest House £62 0.7 mi 1.1 km 5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
restaurant Distance Rating
The George St Fish & Chip Shop 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Cuan Mor 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Seafood Temple 0.9 mi 1.4 km 5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Oban Distillery 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Duart Castle 14.9 mi 24.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Torosay Castle and Gardens 15.4 mi 24.7 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Oban
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Traveller Description: Fantastic Victorian architecture is everywhere in Oban.  From the  fantastic harbour you can see the ferries going to the western isles. The sight... more »
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
Address: Top of Oban Oban
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“McCaig"s Tower with great views.”
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4 of 5 stars
PhilfromCheshire
Cheshire
19 Oct 2009

I visited McCaig"s Tower in September 2009,situated in Oban,McCaig"s Tower was built in 1897 by John McCaig,a banker who wanted to provide work for local stonemasons. He also wanted to give the tower as a lasting monument to his family,unfortunately John McCaig died and the tower was never completed. McCaig"s Tower is approximately 10-15 minutes walk from Oban town or... more

“Beautiful everchanging view”
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5 of 5 stars
Larry917
New York City, New York
19 Apr 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Oban is a beautiful town with friendly folks. I was there off season (April) so it was nice and quiet. The view of the town and harbor (and islands in the distance) is spectacular. As the Scottish weather is in constant flux, the view changes before your eyes. more

“I Love Oban”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Crown Point, Indiana USA
19 Jan 2005
5
people found this review helpful

I was in Oban 5 years ago in August. What a beautiful , quaint little village. People are so friendly. Walked up to McCaig's Tower and got the most beautiful photos looking out over the village and water-I will most definitely be back-awesome scenery. more

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Top of Oban, Oban, Scotland