Gylen Castle Tours

A coastal landscape with a ruined castle on a grassy hill overlooking the sea.
Gylen Castle was made to last! Learn about the history and myths behind this impressive structure.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when in Oban. Gylen Castle is a great place to kick off here, but there are loads of other interesting attractions to experience. McCaig's Tower, Ganavan Sands, and Oban Distillery are not far from the fortified complex and and will cap off your day nicely.

Things to do

Couple sitting neat harbor in Edinburgh

From Edinburgh: Oban, Lochs and Inveraray tour

$106
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
From Edinburgh: Oban, Lochs and Inveraray tour
Oban: Classic Scottish Whisky Tasting

Oban: Classic Scottish Whisky Tasting

$56
per adult
Oban: Classic Scottish Whisky Tasting
Oban Town Daily Walking Tour

Oban Town Daily Walking Tour (10:30am)

$19
per adult
Oban Town Daily Walking Tour (10:30am)
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Novana ApartHotel

Novana ApartHotel

3 out of 5
Pollokshields
Price was $1,396, price is now $1,120 per person
$1,120
per person
Oct 11 - Oct 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Denver (DEN) to Glasgow (GLA)
8.6/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
Easy booking. Not too far from the city centre and attractions.

Reviewed on May 27, 2026

JA Mar Hall Scotland

JA Mar Hall Scotland

5 out of 5
Price was $2,551, price is now $1,988 per person
$1,988
per person
Oct 2 - Oct 8
found 20 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Phoenix (PHX) to Glasgow (GLA)
9/10 Wonderful! (428 reviews)

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Glasgow

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Glasgow

4 out of 5
Glasgow Westend
Price was $1,701, price is now $1,406 per person
$1,406
per person
Oct 11 - Oct 17
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Glasgow (GLA)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (950 reviews)
Great food

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Stay near popular Gylen Castle attractions

Gylen Castle

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
After visiting Gylen Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oban. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
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The Great Western Hotel

The Great Western Hotel

3 out of 5
Corran Esplanade Oban Scotland
The Great Western Hotel
3 bedroom accommodation in Oban

3 bedroom accommodation in Oban

Oban
3 bedroom accommodation in Oban
3 bedroom accommodation in Oban

3 bedroom accommodation in Oban

Oban
3 bedroom accommodation in Oban
3 bedroom accommodation in Oban

3 bedroom accommodation in Oban

Oban
3 bedroom accommodation in Oban
Heather Island View

Heather Island View

3 out of 5
Apartment E Kibowie House Oban Scotland
Heather Island View
The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel

2 out of 5
Argyll Square Oban Scotland
The Royal Hotel
5 bed detached house. 8 min drive from Oban

5 bed detached house. 8 min drive from Oban

Oban Scotland
5 bed detached house. 8 min drive from Oban
Perle Oban Hotel & Spa

Perle Oban Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Station Square Oban Scotland
Perle Oban Hotel & Spa
3 bedroom accommodation in Oban, near Argyll

3 bedroom accommodation in Oban, near Argyll

Oban, near Argyll
3 bedroom accommodation in Oban, near Argyll
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