Oban (meaning ‘little bay’ in Gaelic) is a small harbor town on the west coast of Scotland, famous for its whiskey distillery. The town occupies a beautiful setting in the Firth of Lorn, and is a perfect place to find shelter from the Atlantic. Walking around town is a pleasure, and close by you’ll find mountains, castles, dramatic coastal scenery, and McCaig’s tower that resembles the Colosseum. In the first week of August, the town plays host to West Highland week, a yearly sailing regatta.
Programme Outline
Your Journey starts in Oban, a port on the Scottish West coast famed for its lush, dramatic coastline. From there you embark on an expedition across the waters of the Irish Sea and the Atlantic ocean, past the Hebrides to St. Kilda. Enjoy stunning vistas and visit remote islands as you harness the wind on the Tall Ship Oosterschelde. The atmosphere on board is congenial, and you and your fellow Windseekers will bond quickly over many shared experiences. Keep an eye out on the water for whales!
The exact route of your Journey will depend on weather and wind, but you're sure to visit many places of interest. Amble around quaint port towns, hike up windswept hills and observe colonies of puffins and other seabirds that make their home on the cliffy coasts. You'll also explore the mysterious Fingal’s Cave, deep in the basalt cliffs. Mingulay and Bearnaraigh are also on the itinerary. In Castle Bay you will find shops, an old church, and Kismuil Castle - a twelfth century fort on a cliff.