When you work in the wedding industry, weekends off are rare. As a Scotland wedding photographer, I hardly ever get a free weekend, especially in the summer! But today, I did! So, I wanted to share a few fun things we did on a Saturday in Oban, Scotland.
An 8 Mile Adventure
We woke up early and set out for a morning walk around Oban. We headed towards Pulpit Hill, soaking in the fresh, cool air. The climb rewarded us with stunning views that made the effort worthwhile.
Near Pulpit Hill, we discovered a completely deserted viewpoint. The solitude made the experience even more special, offering breathtaking views without any distractions.
After enjoying the panorama, we continued our walk towards the ferry to the Isle of Kerrera. The journey covered nearly 8 miles, and we dealt with the occasional nuisance of midges. Despite that, the adventure was truly unforgettable.
If you find yourself in Oban and looking for a good hike around the heart of town, you can recreate out walk with Strava!
Wine, Gelato, and Pizza? YES!
A few weeks ago, we heard about a new restaurant that opened up here in Oban. Kaina, an Italian restaurant, boasts a good menu of pizza, pasta, and gelato. And, wine. So much wine! Now, I lived in Florence Italy for two years, and I have been searching for a GOOD authentic pizzeria and Italian restaurant near Oban since I moved here. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I want a greasy dominos pizza, but every now and then, I just want a Neapolitan pizza with buffalo mozzarella.
So, when my husband and I heard about Kaina, we were excited to check it out. We couldn’t wait to see if it would satisfy our cravings for genuine Italian cuisine. With this being our first Saturday in months that we didn’t have a wedding or photoshoot to do, we decided to check it out.
We do recommend calling ahead and getting a reservation because this place was BUSY! Luckily, that’s what we did and we arrived about 15 minutes before our reservation. The staff were absolutely lovely and our server Logan, a fellow American, was super attentive and even took some time to talk to us about where we were from and compliment my camera. Thanks man, I love my little fuji.
The meal at Kaina was fantastic. Ben ordered a pizza, and although it wasn’t technically Neapolitan, the base was still really good. I’m a bit of a pizza snob, so I probably wouldn’t get it. However, if you’re not specifically looking for traditional Neapolitan with the sauce and buffalo mozzarella, you’ll still love their pizza.
I opted for the fresh tagliatelle in a cream sauce with salmon and zucchini. The salmon was like butter—it melted in my mouth! The combination of flavours was absolutely delicious, making it one of the best pasta dishes I’ve had in a long time.
But the highlight of the meal? The tiramisu! It was homemade and prepared the traditional way, with rum. The mascarpone was whipped and fluffy, and the portion was extremely generous. Each bite was a perfect balance of sweet and creamy, leaving us completely satisfied.
Kaina truly exceeded our expectations, and I’m thrilled to have found an authentic Italian restaurant in Oban. And yes I will be back. In fact, I’m already planning to order a whole pan of tiramisu for my 30th!
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