Car: Roads to Oban ferry terminal run through beautiful scenery. Edinburgh 120 miles, Glasgow 96 miles, London under 500 miles.

Bus and Train: For direct services from Glasgow to Oban, contact Scottish City Link Coaches on 08705 505050 Web site: www.citylink.co.uk or Scotrail on 08457 484950 Web site: http://www.firstgroup.com/scotrail.

Ferry: A daily service runs in the summer to and from Oban, with 4 services a week in the winter prior to 23rd December after which it reduces to 3 a week. It is advisable to book cars in advance. For up to date timetable information and charges please contact Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd. Ferry Terminal, Gourock. Tel: 01475 650100 (information) or 0870 650000 (car ferry reservations).

Cal Mac website is www.calmac.co.uk.