Villages · Central Scotland
Oban
In or near Dunbeg.
Oban — a village in scotland highlands.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 0.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Oban is a village located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of approximately 8,140. It serves as a gateway to the Hebrides and is known for its picturesque harbour and coastal views. The village offers various amenities and services for visitors, including shops, eateries, and accommodation options. Oban's location makes it a convenient base for exploring the surrounding islands and the scenic landscapes of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4153, -5.4718
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 5NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 8,140
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 0.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2641108 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Oban Distillery
Distilleries · 0.1 km
Oban Inn
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Congregational Church, Tweeddale Street, Oban
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Oban War & Peace Museum
Museums · 0.1 km
Battery Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.2 km
St John's Cathedral
Cathedrals · 0.2 km
King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Oban Stone of Remembrance
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Oban Backpackers Hostel
Hostels · 0.3 km
Backpackers Plus
Hostels · 0.3 km
Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Nearby
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Congregational Church, Tweeddale Street, Oban
Congregational Church, Tweeddale Street, Oban — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Oban War & Peace Museum
Oban War & Peace Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Battery Hill
Battery Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 55 m.
📷 5Cathedrals · Central Scotland
St John's Cathedral
St John's Cathedral in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Oban
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Oban Backpackers Hostel
Oban Backpackers Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
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📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Alexandra Hotel
Alexandra Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
The Lancaster Hotel
The Lancaster Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Oban Youth Hostel
Oban Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 7📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban
King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Tigh an Truish Inn
Tigh an Truish Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardbrecknish House
Ardbrecknish House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oban?
- Oban is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 5NH).
- What is Oban?
- Oban — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Oban?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA34 5NH.
- How do I get to Oban?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 5NH.