The Scot

24/02/2026

05/01/2026

Important Notice

The Scot Hotel will be closed from 5 January 2026 to 22 January 2026 for a short winter break.

We will reopen on 23 January 2026 and look forward to welcoming you back.

Thank you for your understanding.

31/05/2025

📣 We’re Hiring!
The Scot Hotel in Oban is looking for a friendly and reliable part-time receptionist and housekeeper to join our team.

📞 Contact us: 07483 133997
📧 Email: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

04/04/2025

Oban isn’t just a town – it’s a view, a feeling, a gateway.
Known as the “Gateway to the Isles,” Oban offers daily ferry connections to Mull, Iona, and beyond – but many guests find themselves lingering just a little longer.
With stunning sunsets over the bay and the calming sound of gulls over the harbour, it's no wonder Oban has captured the hearts of travellers for generations.
✨ Whether you're passing through or staying a while, you're always welcome at The Scot Hotel.




source:
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/oban-bay-sunset-bob-phillips.html
https://www.explorest.com/places/scotland/oban/mccaigs-tower-oban-bay
https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=191005&picture=mccaigs-tower-oban-scotland

01/04/2025

Looking for a journey as memorable as the destination?
Just outside Oban, the West Highland Line offers one of the most scenic rail routes in the world – winding through lochs, mountains, and remote beauty you won’t believe until you see it.
Whether you’re arriving by train or planning a day trip north, this is slow travel at its finest.
And when your adventure ends, a warm welcome awaits at The Scot Hotel.




source: https://westhighlandline.org.uk/
https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditDayOf/comments/7cf8w6/on_the_west_highland_line_between_glasgow_and/
https://www.seat61.com/west-highland-line.htm

25/03/2025

We’re Hiring! 🧹
The Scot Hotel in Oban is looking for a reliable full-time or part-time Housekeeper to join our team.

👉 £13.50 an hour

📍Apply in person or email: [email protected] or give us a call at 07483 133997

20/03/2025

🪨 Easdale Island – Scotland’s Slate Island ⛏️

Just a short trip from Oban lies Easdale, once the heart of the world’s slate industry. In the 1800s, its slate roofed buildings from America to Australia!

Today, Easdale is a peaceful, car-free island with dramatic flooded quarries and a charming village vibe. Don’t miss the Folk Museum or the quirky World Stone Skimming Championships! 🎯

🚤 Hop on the ferry from Ellenabeich—just 25 mins from Oban.

A perfect day trip during your stay at The Scot Hotel!



Photo source: https://www.easdalemuseum.org/slate-industry/
https://www.ephotozine.com/photo/easdale---the-slate-island-62558260

20/03/2025

We're Hiring!
Join The Scot Hotel team in Oban. We're looking for friendly and motivated people to work at Reception & Bar.

Interested?
👉 Apply now via the link: https://uk.indeed.com/job/receptionistbar-staff-de65ea8c3b62896a

18/03/2025

🔺 Kilmartin Glen – Scotland’s Ancient Heartbeat 🗿
Just a 40-minute drive from The Scot Hotel lies Kilmartin Glen, one of the most significant prehistoric sites in all of Europe. Often called “Scotland’s Ancient Heartbeat”, this extraordinary landscape is home to over 800 ancient monuments, including standing stones, stone circles, and burial cairns, many dating back over 5,000 years.

🌿 Mystery in the Stones: Walk among enigmatic cup and ring carvings, whose meanings remain lost in time. Were they maps, star charts, or messages to the gods? No one knows for sure.

⚰️ Templewood Stone Circles and the Nether Largie Cairns offer a fascinating glimpse into Scotland’s distant past, where rituals, ceremonies, and ancestral worship shaped the land.

📍 How to Get There: A scenic drive south from Oban through beautiful Argyll countryside leads you straight into this ancient landscape. The Kilmartin Museum (reopening soon!) adds even more depth to your visit.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just love standing in places where ancient feet once walked, Kilmartin Glen is a journey worth taking during your stay at The Scot.

Photo source: https://www.audleytravel.com/ca/united-kingdom/scotland/things-to-do/kilmartin-glen-neolithic-site

13/03/2025

⛪ The Hidden History of Oban Cathedral – Scotland’s Newest Cathedral
While Oban is known for its ancient castles and stunning coastal views, it’s also home to one of Scotland’s youngest cathedrals—St. Columba’s Cathedral.

Built in the 1930s, this striking granite cathedral stands proudly on Oban’s waterfront, overlooking the bay. Its design is a unique blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles, making it a fascinating contrast to Scotland’s older medieval churches.

Dedicated to St. Columba, who brought Christianity to Scotland, the cathedral remains an important place of worship and a hidden gem for visitors exploring Oban’s history and culture.

📍 Have you visited St. Columba’s Cathedral? Let us know in the comments! 👇✨



Photo source: https://leightontravels.com/2020/02/19/st-columbas-cathedral-oban/

05/03/2025

🏴‍☠️ The Mysterious Shipwrecks of Oban Bay 🚢🌊
Oban’s stunning coastline isn’t just about breathtaking views—it also hides fascinating stories beneath the waves. Over the centuries, shipwrecks have become part of the town’s rich maritime history, with vessels lost to storms, wartime battles, and the treacherous tides of Scotland’s west coast.

One of the most famous wrecks is the SS Breda, a Dutch cargo ship bombed by the German Luftwaffe in 1940. Though it sank just outside Oban, its remains still rest beneath the water, making it a popular dive site today.

From ancient Viking raids to wartime naval activity, Oban’s waters have seen it all—a hidden history just waiting to be explored. 🌊⚓

📍 Have you heard of any Oban shipwreck legends? Let us know in the comments! 👇✨



Photo source: http://diveoban.com/s-s-breda/
https://www.jbanks.co.uk/about-us/history/the-j-banks-cargo-of-ss-breda/

27/02/2025

🏰 The Story of Dunstaffnage Castle – A Fortress of Legends

Standing proudly on a rocky outcrop near Oban, Dunstaffnage Castle is one of Scotland’s oldest and most mysterious strongholds. Built in the 13th century by the MacDougall clan, this mighty fortress has witnessed centuries of battles, sieges, and royal intrigue.

Once a key power seat on Scotland’s west coast, the castle played a pivotal role in the Wars of Independence, even briefly holding Robert the Bruce’s family captive. Later, it passed to the Campbell clan, who controlled it for over 500 years.

Today, Dunstaffnage Castle remains a breathtaking piece of history, offering visitors a glimpse into Scotland’s past, with stunning coastal views and whispers of ancient tales hidden within its stone walls.

Have you explored this legendary castle? Share your favourite memory below! 👇✨



Photo source: https://www.thecastlesofscotland.co.uk/the-best-castles/magnificent-ruins/dunstaffnage-castle/
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186501-d189559-Reviews-Dunstaffnage_Castle_Chapel-Oban_Argyll_and_Bute_Scotland.html