Whilst you are in Oban, why not build up an appetite by taking the foot ferry over to the nearby Island of Kerrera.

The summer ferry operates every half hour from 10:30 until 12:30, and then re-commences at 14:00 every half hour until 18:00. Return fares cost £3.00 for adults and £1.50 for children – you can also take your bicycles over for an extra £0.50 per cycle. 

Further round from the castle, you can drop into the Kerrera Bunkhouse & Tea Gardens for refreshments. Excellent homemade soups are on offer, but be sure to time your visits rights as the tea rooms aren’t open everyday.