Oban
Place in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.41, -5.476 |
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| OS grid ref: | NM 85 29 |
| Population: | 8,540 |
| Dialling code: | 01631 |
Oban is a compact harbour town on the west coast of Scotland, in the council area of Argyll and Bute. Perched on the sheltered bay of Loch Linnhe, it’s often described as the "Gateway to the Isles" thanks to regular ferries to the Isle of Mull, Iona and Colonsay, and its waterfront gives striking views across the Firth and surrounding hills.
The town grew rapidly in the Victorian era and still shows that legacy in its stone buildings and promenades; the tower-like folly of McCaig's Tower looks down over the harbour. Economically and culturally, Oban mixes a busy fishing fleet and seafood trade with tourism, whisky (notably the Oban Distillery) and a strong seafaring and Gaelic heritage that shapes local festivals, music and food.
Postcode districts covering Oban
Neighbouring places
- Kerrera Island 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Dunbeg Place 3 miles4.9 km
- Connel Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Lismore Island 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Eriska Island 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Seil Island 9.7 miles15.6 km
Example postcodes in Oban
PA34 4BG, PA34 5DD, PA34 4HP, PA34 4LU, PA34 4AG, PA34 5AQ, PA34 5AN, PA34 5BA, PA34 5JJ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 54.7 miles88.1 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 71.1 miles114.4 km
- Oban Railway Station 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Connel Ferry Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
Hotels in Oban Ad
- No.26 by the Sea 4
- The Manor House Hotel 4
- No17 the Promenade
- The Perle Oban Hotel & Spa 4
- Strathnaver
- Oban Bay Hotel 4
- The Ranald Hotel
- King's Knoll Hotel 3
- Columba Hotel 3
- The Kelvin Hotel
Schools in Oban
- Oban High School Secondary
- Rockfield Gaelic Unit Primary
- Rockfield Primary School Primary
- St Columba's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Soroba House Estate 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Glenfeochan Estate 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Dunstaffnage Marina Marina 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Fionn Ard Hill 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Duart Castle Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Torosay Castle Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Barcaldine House Estate 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Barcaldine Forest Forest 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Ardencaple House Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Melfort House Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Rudhagarbh Wood Forest 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Inverawe House Estate 10 miles16.1 km