Make Memories : Have Adventures at Kintaline House, Benderloch By Oban Argyll West Coast of Scotland
Serene Spacious Child-Free Well Appointed Comfort Rural Self catering Holiday home
Visit Oban, Scotland for mountains, islands, culture, heritage, sunsets, space, food, outdoor adventures, experiences and so much more

Home : What to do : EXPERIENCE HOLIDAYS - What will you do in the Oban and North Argyll area.

This is the perfect place to make memories with friends and family in Argyll

Watersports : Stand up paddleboarding - Kayaking - Canoeing - Wild swimming - Sailing - Fishing - Boat trips

On the Land  : Woodland Walks - Munro Bagging - Horse Riding - Highland Cattle - Private Planes - Rock climbing

Culture and Heritage : Castles - Family history - Exhibitions - Creative workshops - Photography

North Argyll is such a great place to base yourself for relaxing, walking, climbing and sight seeing.

Kintaline gives you the perfect space to rest, read, chill out, (or work if its a workcation you are after) BUT .. for those wanting a bit more excitement, a tour guide, or a definite theme to their time there are choices all around.
Guests will receive a very comprehensive digital guidebook, in their confirmation, that has a lot about the house, and much more about possible local attractions, activities, experiences.
And please ask if you have a topic of special interest that Jill can help with.
The Kintaline Map of Attractions has many links to activities and businesses. 

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Some local Activity businesses and resources

Watersports are so popular in North Argyll : we have the water to attract all experience and ways of enjoying yourself.
Diving lochs and wrecks : Standup paddleboarding with views of the mountains : tackling white water of the Falls of Lora : exploring around the islands : enjoying the wildlife canoeing quietly around the coast.

Active Locals think that the Oban area is a mecca for outdoor activities and have set up the Oban Outdoors facebook group - you are welcome to join to learn the inside knowledge on where to wild swim, SUP, paragliding, scuba diving, climbing, trip point bagging, and many other great sports.

Oban Diving Group : there are great diving sites locally for all levels of expertise including the fascinating natural wonders of Loch Creran and the varied shipwrecks like the well known Breda in the closeby Ardmucknish bay.

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Walks and Climbing
  • Walk Highland is a great resource for the hills and walks in the area - you have the choice of a variety of Munros to bag, woodlands to explore through our unique Atlantic rainforests and ancient oak woods, nature reserves, lochsides to wander.

    Islands
    The islands all provide very different experiences, whether walked, cycled or driven : each have their own individual industrial, social and cultural heritage, as well as delicious food, and scenery.

Photography
The area is such a mecca for photographers : the light, the landscape, the wildlife, the heritage, the big skies and long views. Wherever you turn is inspiration.
If you want to take the opportunity to hone your skills we have great local experts to take you out.

  • Loch Visions Photography  Wildlife Photography Adventures - Experience amazing Scottish wildlife photography workshops, tours and hides
    Gordon Nicol Photography :
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Local history, Castles and so much more :
Your host Jill is an experienced local historian who is very happy to help you with your family history research whilst you are here.
The history of the area is illustrated by the many castles : Stalker, Barcaldine, Dunstaffnage, Dunollie, Ardmaddy, Kilchurn, Inveraray, Kilmartin, Coeffin, Gylen, as well as the prehistoric brochs, duns, cairns, standing stones and crannogs.
You can wander alone, or enjoy the extra benefits of local expertise.

  • ImagineAlba  : luxury day tour with an archaeologist guide and Gaelic speaking driver is catered to your travel style and your unique interests. We also provide hop on bus guide service for your tour group. Sit back and relax!
  • Tartan Road : Tailored tours to unmissable places
  • Explore Lismore : Land Rover Tours on the Isle of Lismore. Join local guide Robert for an unforgettable island experience - and the baking is to die for. 
  • Tartan Tours  :  Guests will be taken on a tour of local historical sites not normally seen by the normal tourist population and thereafter taken through countryside off the beaten track. At the end of the tour you get a delicious local treat.

    Marine Wildlife :
    Our local waters are the perfect place to see whales, dolphins, whirlpools, eagles, seals and so much more
  • You can take the trip boats from Oban harbour to see the seals on the small islands and shores around Kerrera
  • The more adventurous might chose the likes of Seafari Adventures with their exceptional Wildlife and Whirlpool excursions
  • Or a scenic trip with Etive Cruises up into the unique glacial Loch Etive

    Scenic Tours by Air : Oban Airport is just a few miles away - you can bring your own private plane in; you can take scheduled flights to Coll, Tiree, Islay and Colonsay; and you can go on scenic tours over Oban, Seil, Mull and Lismore,

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