Islands · Central Scotland
RAF Oban
In or near Dunbeg.
RAF Oban in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
RAF Oban 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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Official information
Hutcheson’s Monument is a granite obelisk memorial located on Kerrera, commemorating David Hutcheson, a key figure in steamship travel in Scotland. The site offers insights into Hutcheson’s contributions to regional transportation and is recognized for its architectural significance as a Category C Listed Building.
From the Wikipedia article
RAF Oban is a former Royal Air Force (RAF) flying boat base located at the northern end of the island of Kerrera, in Ardantrive Bay west of Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland during the Second World War.
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Background
History
Oban was surveyed by the RAF in the 1930s as a suitable base for flying boat operations. The slipway on the island of Kerrera was commandeered, and No. 209 Squadron RAF began utilising the facilities operating the Supermarine Stranraer flying-boat in October 1939. No. 209 Squadron re-equipped with Saro Lerwick flying-boats were based at RAF Oban. Aircrew based at RAF Oban were billeted in the main seafront hotels at Oban. No. 228 Squadron RAF, No. 10 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force, No. 422 and 423 Squadrons Royal Canadian Air Force, No. 330 (Norwegian) Squadron RAF. No. 302 Ferry Training Unit RAF (July 1943 – April 1945) and No. 4 Flying Boat Servicing Unit RAF (September 1942 – 1945)…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4190, -5.4990
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 5AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Established
- 1939
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 1.7 km
- Official site
- lahsoc.org.uk
Sources
Other places nearby
Ardantrive Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.1 km
Ardantrive Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.2 km
WWII RAF building
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Hutcheson's Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Hutcheson Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Kerrera Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.7 km
Oban War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Mariners Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Dunollie Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.0 km
Clach a' Choin
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Kilchrenan House
B&Bs · 1.2 km
Glencairn Hotel
Hotels · 1.2 km
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Ardantrive Hill
Ardantrive Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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Ardantrive Bay
Ardantrive Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
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WWII RAF building
WWII RAF building — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Hutcheson's Monument
Hutcheson's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Hutcheson Monument
Hutcheson Monument — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Kerrera Lighthouse
Kerrera Lighthouse — lighthouse on Kerrera, Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Where to eat & stay near RAF Oban
Places to stay
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Kilchrenan House
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Oban Youth Hostel
Oban Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
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The Lancaster Hotel
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Alexandra Hotel
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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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.
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Tigh an Truish Inn
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Ardbrecknish House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Oban?
- RAF Oban is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 5AQ).
- What is RAF Oban?
- RAF Oban in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RAF Oban?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA34 5AQ.
- When was RAF Oban built?
- Built or established in 1939.
- Who owns RAF Oban?
- RAF Oban is owned by Royal Air Force.
- Is RAF Oban free to visit?
- Yes, RAF Oban is free to enter.
- How do I get to RAF Oban?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 5AQ.