United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Oban
Hydropathic Establishment and Sanatorium Ruins
United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Oban
Hydropathic Establishment and Sanatorium Ruins
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 8 out of 9 hikers
Location: Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom
Between 1880 and 1882 this was a place for luxurious water treatments and spas like turkish baths and seawater pools since the Victorians believed water could cure all ills. There should have been a golf course and stables, a concert hall and greenhouses. Even gas works exclusively to provide heat and light. But the project became way too expansive and never finished.
Today it is an interesting place to explore besides the well-known landmarks. There is also a great viewpoint close to the ruins.
May 11, 2023
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