Stay in Oban or Glencoe?

I think if you only have 2 nights in Skye then I would add one or even 2 nights to Skye so that you have more time to explore what is actually a large island. That amount of time would enable you to see the main sights, but also get to some of the more out of the way places that most visitors miss simply because they are not featured on tiktok or instagram. That would leave you 1 or 2 nights for somewhere like Glencoe, where I would recommend the Kingshouse Hotel for its stunning location and decent restaurant.

Thank you for your reply. I think perhaps I wasn’t too clear about our visit. We have five days between Skye and another spot or spots. We have booked two nights in Portree, then have three additional nights to plan before we head to Glasgow. Thank you for your recommendation of a restaurant in Glencoe. I hear it is very beautiful there.
I have already planned the rest of our itinerary on the east and north parts of Scotland. We are lucky to have 18 days altogether. We are definitely looking forward to it, just wondering about this last five days on the west side.

I stayed in Oban this summer during the RS 13 day Scotland tour, and loved it. I'm planning a trip back in 2028. I want to explore more of the islands, and Oban is a good place for that. I'm hoping to make a visit to see the puffins when I return.

We stayed at the Oban Bay Hotel - lovely view and staff. Probably where I'll likely stay on my return.

Scotland is wonderful!! Happy Travels!!

I love Oban and from there you can take a short, five minute ferry to the island of Kerrera where there is an easy hiking trail around the island, and you'll see some dramatic scenery. I know you said you get seasick but hopefully you could do a five minute ride.

Another vote for an additional night on Skye followed by 2 nights in Glencoe.Both areas tick the boxes of history, scenery and easier hiking trails.Glencoe is stunning as is the wider area - for easier trails I’d suggest going as far as you feel like south on the West Highland Way starting from near the ski centre and oppsite Black Rock cottage.This will give you glorious Rannoch Moor scenery with extensive mountain views all around.
North along the WHW means the Devil’s Staircase which is an uphill slog of no other technical difficulty in superb scenery but might not fit your’ easier’ hike wishes!
There are also trails by the Glencoe Visitor Centre (with its history of the glen and an excellent reconstructed turf and creel house.You can also drive round towards Kinlochleven for wonderful views of more mountain and loch scenery. The Glencoe Lochans trail is rather too heavily surrounded by pine trees now for my taste but many people still enjoy it.
If you enjoy seafood, the Lochleven Seafood Cafe offers, to me, one of the best seafood menus anywhere in a glorious situation.
Glen Etive also offers a great scenic drive.

ScotlandMac: I am planning a trip to Glencoe in May. Please give more details about the trail near Black Rock Cottage. Is there parking at the cottage or should we park at the ski resort? How do we find the trail entrance? It sounds like a perfect second activity for the day we drive Glen Etive Road. Thank you!

Cindyeb - parking at the ski centre is best.There is a small parking space at the trail but it is quite rough.
You will see the obvious track on the left hand side as you drive towards the ski centre.It’s pretty much directly opposite Black Rock cottage which sits on its own before the ski car park.

It really is a delightful walk! The heather moorland is completely open there so you have unobstructed views all around.Simply head out along the track, going south, as far as you feel like.We often walk for around an hour , which takes us (approximately) to a little stone bridge where we sit and have our sandwiches/snacks.The path by this point has dropped a little downhill but not by too much.

In the other direction, the trail (which is part of the West Highland Way long distance route) heads for the Kingshouse Hotel on the other side of the A82.

@ScotlandMac: Thank you, that sounds perfect!