Activities
Some people come to Melfort to do nothing more strenuous than look at the view, climb into the spa bath, potter over to the balcony, feed the birds, read a book or fall asleep.
Others find their pleasures getting out and about, walking, swimming, sailing, fishing, painting, taking photos, bird watching or going further afield and enjoying the spectacular countryside and exciting activities on offer in the Oban and Lorn area.
Things we recommend seeing and doing in and around Melfort
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Boat trips |
- Sea.fari Adventures, Easdale 01852 300003 |
| Sailing | - Sailing Tours in Scotland |
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Fishing |
- Free fishing from the pier (mackerel from July to late August) |
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Corryvreckan whirlpool |
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Watersports |
- Ask at the office for availability |
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Mountain Bikes |
- Ardfern Cycle Hire 01852 500662 |
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Horse Riding |
- Ardfern Riding Centre, Appaloosa horses 01852 500632 |
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Clay Pigeon Shoot |
- Brenfield Estate, near Lochgilphead 01546 603274 |
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Diving |
- Puffin Dive Centre, Oban. 5 star gold palm resort. |
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Walking |
- See the brochure in the house or ask in the office |
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Segways |
- Tralee Segway Centre, open weekends and school holidays 01631 720297 |
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Aromatherapy etc |
- Treatments available. Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Therapeutic massage 01631 567054* |
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Arts and Entertainments |
- Easdale Island Community Hall. Events calender and details of Easdale Island's Arts Programme which attracts international, national, and local performers |
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Historical Sites |
- Gunpowder factory remains in Melfort |
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Museums |
- Kilmartin Archaeological Museum 01546 510278 |
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Restaurants |
- Cuilfail Hotel, Kilmelford, 01852 200274 |
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Crinan Canal |
- Visit the Crinan Canal and watch the boats go by while enjoying something from the coffee shop. |
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Castles |
- Barcaldine Castle, 01631 720598 |
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Gardens |
- Phone or check in the office for opening times; |
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Tours |
- Bowmans Tours (Mull/Iona/Staffa) 01631 563221 |
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Golf Courses |
- Glencruitten Golf Club, Oban 01631 562868 |
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Swimming |
- Atlantis Leisure Oban 01631 566800 |
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Squash, badminton, table tennis |
- Kilmelford Village hall (some equipment available, we recommend you bring your own racquets and balls). Key available from Melfort Pier & Harbour office. |
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Oban Distillery |
- Visitor Centre 01631 564262* |
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Sea Life Centre |
- Marine life displays (check for seal feeding times) Outdoor adventure playground, picnic area and restaurant. 01631 720386 View website.* |
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Cruachan Power Station |
- A fascinating journey into a hollow mountain. Restaurant and visitor centre 01866 822618 View website |
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Skiing |
- Ski in the winter months at Aonach Mhor (Glencoe). In summer take the gondola and enjoy the magnificent views. Restaurant at the top. |
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Whale and Dolphin Watching Trips |
- Based in Tobermory, on Mull, enjoy a trip in the local waters looking for whales, dolphins and porpoises Sealife Surveys |
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Beaches |
- Ganavan Sands Oban |
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Relaxation & Stress Management |
- Annie Loughlin, 01852 500558 |
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Digital Photography Courses |
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| List of Activities in Argyll | - Welcome to Scotland Activities |
Other Links |
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Disabled Holiday Info |
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The Blue Cross Pet Charity |
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Inverawe Fisheries & Smokehouse |
- View Website, 01866 822777 |
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Melfort House |
Luxury bed and breakfast accommodation - View Website |
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* disabled access |
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