Earthwatcher's photos with the keyword: Oban

Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban, Scotland, dates back to the 13th century. It is built on a small peninsula with the Firth of Lorne to the west and Loch Etive to the east and north. This is a view northwards showing the southern aspect of the castle keep, built on an outcrop of Devonian age conglomerate (Kerrera Sandstone Formation). The archway and walls in the lower left mark the start of the track leading to the nearby Chapel. More about Dunstaffnage Castle here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunstaffnage_Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban, Scotland, dates back to the 13th century. It is built on a small peninsula with the Firth of Lorne to the west and Loch Etive to the east and north. This is a view northwards from the southern parapet, overlooking the central courtyard. The gatehouse is on the right; the gravelled area in the centre with the seat marks the remains of the Great Hall. At the lower left is the well, with its four pillars and protective grille. More about Dunstaffnage Castle here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunstaffnage_Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban, Scotland, dates back to the 13th century. It is built on a small peninsula with the Firth of Lorne to the west and Loch Etive to the east and north. This is a view from the gatehouse, overlooking the remains of the Great Hall. More about Dunstaffnage Castle here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunstaffnage_Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban, Scotland, dates back to the 13th century. It is built on a small peninsula with the Firth of Lorne to the west and Loch Etive to the east and north. The castle gatehouse is well preserved and restored, with wooden flooring and windows on the various levels. More about Dunstaffnage Castle here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunstaffnage_Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban, Scotland, dates back to the 13th century. It is built on a small peninsula with the Firth of Lorne to the west and Loch Etive to the east and north. The castle gatehouse is well preserved and restored, with wooden flooring and windows on the various levels. More about Dunstaffnage Castle here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunstaffnage_Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban, Scotland, dates back to the 13th century. It is built on a small peninsula with the Firth of Lorne to the west and Loch Etive to the east and north. This is a view west from the parapet looking towards Ben Cruachan (1126 m) 12 miles away ATCF. More about Dunstaffnage Castle here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunstaffnage_Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban, Scotland, dates back to the 13th century. It is built on a small peninsula with the Firth of Lorne to the west and Loch Etive to the east and north. This is a view south from the parapet looking over the embayment of Dunstaffnage Bay in Loch Etive. More about Dunstaffnage Castle here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunstaffnage_Castle

The Connel Bridge near Oban spans Loch Etive, a sea loch extending some 30 km inland. Formerly a railway bridge, it now carries the A828 road northwards towards Ballachulish. The turbulent water is due to the strong tidal flow over shallows in the loch bed, creating the white water Falls of Lora when the current is strong. Unfortunately it was near slack water at the time of taking the photo, and the falls were not particularly evident.

The northern end of the island of Kerrera viewed from Port Mòr near Oban. The flat area around the shoreline of the island is a raised beach/wave-cut platform. The obelisk is a memorial to David Hutcheson who set up a regular steamer service to the Hebrides in 1835. This service was the forerunner of the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries of today.

A southerly view from Port Mòr looking towards Oban. The flat area between the woodland and the shore is a raised beach, with the old (Pleistocene) cliff line behind, comprised of Devonian conglomerates. The prominent rock just right of centre is a remnant 'fossil' sea stack.

A southerly view from Port Mòr looking towards Oban. The flat area between the woodland and the shore is a raised beach, with the old (Pleistocene) cliff line behind, comprised of Devonian conglomerates. The prominent rock at the foot of the old cliff is a remnant 'fossil' sea stack.

View west from Ganavan Bay, near Oban, over the Firth of Lorne to the island of Mull (left of centre). The low strip of land to the right of centre is Lismore Island, with the mountains of the Morven peninsula on the sky line.

View west from Ganavan Bay, near Oban, over the Firth of Lorne to the island of Mull.