Oban is known as 'The Gateway to the Isles' and is rather quaint in the eyes of visitors. Small and compact, surrounded by green rolling hills and trees this place is very peaceful. One can take a ferry to the many islands that are close to this seaside town and explore the nature parks. Fishing is a very popular past time here as is hill walking. Oban also has a variety of international cuisine and local delicacies. Other attractions include; the War and Peace exhibition, Oban Rare Breed’s farm, the Oban distillery and the sea-fari adventures high speed boat ride.