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If you're looking for things to do near Oban, Argyll, our whale and wildlife spotting boat trips are an ideal family day out and a spectacular tourist attraction for all ages. 2 hour Corryvreckan Trip  Our two-hour Corryvreckan trip takes you past Ballachuan Hazelwood, a Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve. Our wildlife guide will tell you all about the rare plants and animals that inhabit this special West Coast habitat. Normally our next stop is the slate islands of Belnahua and Fladda. Here we see whirling colonies of terns and other seabirds, and will tell you all about the slate quarrying history of the 'Islands that roofed the World'. There have been some notable shipwrecks in these waters, and we will tell you about the tales of heroism that accompany them. We then travel down the Sound of Luing. This is a great place to see wild deer on the ridge of the island. Your guide will tell you all about the importance of the area for its unique marine life, and we expect to see common seals basking on the rocks of small offshore skerries. We go through the Pass of the Grey Dogs, or the sheltered side of Scarba. Either option presents a great chance to see Golden Eagles soaring over the ridges in their search for a meal. We shortly arrive at the Corryvreckan Whirlpool, fuelled by some of the strongest tides in the country. Here your guide will explain how this powerful vortex forms and enthral you with the legend of the Viking prince who braved the whirlpool to win the hand of a local girl. The wildlife in the Gulf of Corryvreckan is often spectacular, with many species of seabird and perhaps Minke whales, dolphins and porpoise feeding in the eddies. In 2006 a pair of White-tailed Sea Eagles established a territory in this area and sightings are increasingly common. Our return journey, via a different route, offers a great chance to soak up the unique atmosphere of the Firth of Lorne, a Special Area of Conservation and a great place for sightings of porpoise. You will also learn about the local fish farming and fishing.  |
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