Oban Scavenger Hunt: Oban Adventure
Dive into Oban’s downtown for a scavenger hunt adventure like no other! Explore the Gateway to the Isles and the Seafood Capital of Scotland as you solve riddles, tackle missions, and complete interactive challenges. Experience a flexible walking tour packed with teamwork, competition, and sightseeing in the heart of Oban.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Oban. This top rated Oban Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.71 miles and has 8 stops.
Activity Info: Oban Adventure
Oban is Scotland’s famous West Highland Port, known as the Gateway to the Isles and The Whisky Coast. It's lively city center boasts stunning views of Oban Bay and unique local character. Start your adventure in downtown, where every corner tells a story! During the hunt, you will discover landmarks like McCaigs Monument, Dog Stone, Dunollie Lighthouse, and Battery Hill. Snap photos at Oban Distillery Town or race up Jacob's Ladder as you conquer fun challenges and learn quirky facts about this Little Bay gem. Whether you are a local or visiting via CalMac Ferry Port, this walking tour is perfect for rediscovering your hometown or seeing it for the first time. The Oban Scavenger Hunt offers unique teamwork opportunities and memorable experiences for everyone.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Dog Stone
Discover a spot where Oban Bay meets local legends. This location is perfect for puzzle-solving, photo challenges, and learning quirky trivia about The Whisky Coast. Expect teamwork and lots of fun on your scavenger hunt adventure.
Dunollie Lighthouse
This point of interest offers a scenic backdrop for city tours and outdoor activity. Dive into local history with fun facts about McCaig's Tower Town while solving riddles and completing missions with friends.
Oban War Memorial
Uncover art and architecture unique to Oban's Gateway to the Isles. This location is ideal for teamwork, photo challenges, and learning insider tips that only locals know. Every step brings new history to light.
McCaigs Monument
A favorite among locals, this spot holds secrets from Oban's past. Engage in missions that reveal fun facts about the Seafood Capital of Scotland while enjoying a walking tour filled with laughter and friendly competition.
McCaigs Tower and Battery Hill
Step into a place where city tours meet local flavor. This stop offers opportunities for riddles, art spotting, and discovering why Oban is called The Little Bay—perfect for those seeking hidden gems on their scavenger hunt adventure.
Jacob's Ladder
This landmark invites teams to solve clues while admiring historic buildings along The Whisky Coast. Local trivia abounds here—did you know some say this area inspired famous Scottish tales?
Oban Distillery
Bring your group together at this vibrant location in McCaig's Tower Town. Enjoy points of interest, complete challenges, and collect fun facts that make your scavenger hunt adventure truly memorable.
Oban Clock Tower
At this scenic spot near CalMac Ferry Port, expect engaging puzzles and unique photo ops. Learn why locals cherish this corner of Oban Bay as you compete in friendly challenges with your team.
How the Oban Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and gather your crew – all you need is our Let's Roam app! Solve riddles, complete photo missions at spots like McCaigs Tower or Oban Clock Tower, and compete against other teams on our leaderboard. Enjoy an easy-to-use experience as you explore downtown Oban at your own pace. Earn points for every challenge completed while discovering hidden gems across city center landmarks.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Oban, Scotland
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 2.75 KM (1.71 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
Earn The Oban Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love some friendly rivalry? On the Oban Scavenger Hunt leaderboard, each teammate gets interactive trivia at places like Dog Stone or photo challenges near Dunollie Lighthouse. Work together to master riddles at McCaigs Tower—climb to the top of city center rankings for ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for Oban Scavenger Hunt: Oban Adventure
I had a blast using the Let’s Roam app while discovering Oban Distillery, War Memorial, and hidden gems all over O Bay. This is hands down one of the best walking tours downtown.
Isla Forbes
If you are searching for things to do around Downtown Oban, this scavenger hunt is perfect for tourists wanting to see points of interest like the historic Clock Tower.
Ewan Cameron
Exploring Battery Hill and McCaigs Tower as part of this outdoor walking tour was so refreshing. The views over Bonnie Oban were stunning during this scavenger adventure.
Sorcha Middleton
The hunt led us up Jacob's Ladder and around the lively city center. It made a perfect date idea in the Harbor Town as we solved riddles and spotted local art.
Gareth Fleming
Taking on the Oban Scavenger Hunt with my family was a highlight of our trip. We loved searching for clues near the Dog Stone and learning about Downtown history together.
Marina Burke
Let us Roam's app made exploring Oban so easy. The hunt took me past iconic spots like the War Memorial and Oban Distillery. Perfect activity for tourists seeking things to do.
Finlay Campbell
Finding hidden gems like Dunollie Lighthouse and the Clock Tower on this Downtown adventure was such a highlight. I highly recommend this as a top thing to do in O Bay.
Morven Callahan
We spent the afternoon on a Downtown walking tour with the Oban Scavenger Hunt and admired McCaig's Monument, historic plaques, and local murals. Great outdoor fun.
Dougal Fraser
Exploring Battery Hill with my partner during the Oban Scavenger Hunt made for an awesome date idea in The Little Bay. We solved riddles along charming lanes.
Isla Sinclair
I brought my family for a Let us Roam scavenger hunt around O Bay and we all loved it. Jacob's Ladder and Dog Stone were our favorite stops in the city center.
Gareth McIntyre
I found using Let's Roam app super easy while doing the hunt in Downtown. Visiting places like Oban Distillery made it a must for tourists searching things to do.
Ewan Hutchins
Oban Scavenger Hunt was packed with local stories from McCaigs Monument to Dunollie Lighthouse. This city center tour showed us so many hidden gems and plaques.
Fiona Baird
If you are looking for an outdoor activity in the Wee Port, this walking tour around spots like Jacob Ladder and the Clock Tower was an absolute winner.
Bryce Lennox
Had an amazing time exploring Downtown Oban with my partner on this scavenger hunt adventure. The Battery Hill views made our date feel extra special.
Megan Torrance
Our family loved solving clues at Dog Stone and McCaigs Tower on the Oban Scavenger Hunt. It is a top thing to do in the Harbor Town for all ages.
Gareth Rowley
Let us Roam showed me some real hidden gems with the Oban Scavenger Hunt. Visiting McCaigs Tower, sipping near the Distillery, it is a must for tourists wanting points of interest.
Imogen Carruthers
Exploring Lively Centre on the hunt was so fun. Discovering historic spots like the War Memorial and learning about local legends made Downtown feel brand new again.
Stuart Reid
Loved wandering through Rainy Coast city center for this walking tour. Seeing Dog Stone and Dunollie Lighthouse made this adventure a fantastic outdoor activity in downtown Oban.
Briony Foster
The Oban Scavenger Hunt was an awesome date idea around Downtown. We solved riddles by the Clock Tower and ended with laughs at Battery Hill, just perfect for couples.
Callum Bowers
Our family had a blast on the Oban Scavenger Hunt. The puzzles took us to Jacob's Ladder and McCaigs Monument. It is one of the best things to do in Old Town.
Megan Hollis