About this Event
Selkies. Witches. Ghosts. Ancient legends. A doomed wedding.
This Halloween, discover a different side to Oban as we explore the myths, legends, ghost stories and darker history hiding around the town and its ancient landscapes.
Oban is a place where folklore and history have always intertwined. Uncover the unsettling legends of the Selkie folk, mysterious beings said to move between the world beneath the waves and the human world, and the Blue Men of the Minch, mythical creatures who were said to challenge sailors and attempt to capsize their boats. Hear stories of supposed witches, mysterious healers and ancient trees twisted into eerie shapes over hundreds of years. Discover the mystical Rowan tree, long associated with protection, magic and the boundary between this world and the next.
But Oban’s dark history goes back much further than legends. Uncover the stories of the Distillery Cave, an ancient sea cave underneath the town and discover the Rowan tree, long associated with protection, magic and the boundary between this world and the next. This Halloween, step beyond the Oban you know and discover a town of ancient mysteries, supernatural legends, tragic stories and a past that reaches back thousands of years.
Tour highlights:
- The Selkie Folk: Discover the mysterious seal people of Scottish folklore.
- The Blue Men of the Minch: Hear the strange maritime legends of these mythical creatures.
- The Witches: Explore the woods surrounding Dunollie and their stories of witches, healers and ancient magic.
- Dunollie Castle: Discover the Green Lady and the ghostly Highland piper.
- The Doomed Wedding of 1463: Hear the tragic story of M**der, clan rivalry and a wedding that ended in bloodshed.
- Barcaldine Castle: Uncover the haunting stories surrounding Donald Campbell.
- Distillery Cave: Discover ancient human remains and archaeological finds dating back thousands of years.
Details:
📅 30th & 31st Oct 2026
⏰ 6:30pm & 8:30pm
📍outside Oban War and Peace Museum
⏱️ 1.5 hours
💷 £15 per person
Only for adults ages 16+ & dogs are welcome!
Event venue & nearby stays
Oban War & Peace Museum, 22 Corran Esplanade, Oban, United Kingdom
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