Forts · Central Scotland
Òban
In or near Dunbeg.
Òban in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 0.3 km
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Òban, the nearest railway station is Oban, located just 0.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is PA34 4HX. Entry details are not provided, so please check locally for accessibility options.
About
Òban is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Oban ( OH-bən; Scottish Gaelic: An t-Òban [ən̪ˠ ˈt̪ɔːpan] meaning The Little Bay) is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William. During the tourist season, the town can have a temporary population of up to over 24,000 people. Oban occupies a setting in the Firth of Lorn. The bay forms a near perfect horseshoe, protected by the island of Kerrera; and beyond Kerrera, the Isle of Mull. To the north are the long low island of Lismore and the mountains of Morvern and Ardgour.
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Background
History
]] Prior to the 19th century, the town itself supported very few households, sustaining only minor fishing, trading, shipbuilding and quarrying industries, and a few hardy tourists. The Renfrew trading company established a storehouse there around 1714, as a local outlet for its merchandise, but a custom-house was not deemed necessary until 1736, with "Oban being reckoned a proper place for clearing out vessels for the herring fishery". The modern town of Oban grew up around the distillery, which was founded there in 1794. A royal charter raised the town to a burgh of barony in 1811. Sir Walter Scott visited the area in 1814, the year in which he published his poem The Lord of the Isles;…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4097, -5.4725
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 4HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.ainmean-aite.org
Sources
Other places nearby
Oban Sheriff Court, Albany Street
Other places · 0.2 km
Old Parish Church, Crombie Street, Oban
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Municipal Offices and Lamp Standards, Albany Street
Other places · 0.2 km
Dr McKelvie Memorial Drinking Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Oban railway station
Natural landmarks · 0.3 km
Oban Free High Church
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Oban Hydro
Harbours & ports · 0.4 km
Oban Stone of Remembrance
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
Oban Lifeboat Station
Harbours & ports · 0.5 km
Oban Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Nearby
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Oban Sheriff Court, Albany Street
Oban Sheriff Court, Albany Street in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Old Parish Church, Crombie Street, Oban
Old Parish Church, Crombie Street, Oban — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Municipal Offices and Lamp Standards, Albany Street
Municipal Offices and Lamp Standards, Albany Street in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Dr McKelvie Memorial Drinking Fountain
Dr McKelvie Memorial Drinking Fountain — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Oban railway station
Oban railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Oban Free High Church
Oban Free High Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Òban
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Oban Backpackers Hostel
Oban Backpackers Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5
📷 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
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 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.
📷 7
📷 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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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Òban?
- Òban is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 4HX).
- What is Òban?
- Òban in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Òban?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA34 4HX.
- How do I get to Òban?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 4HX.