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 miles
- Dunbeg Place 3 miles
- Connel Place 4.4 miles
- Lismore Island 7.9 miles
- Eriska Island 8.8 miles
- Seil Island 9.7 miles
Example postcodes in Oban
PA34 4JJ, PA34 5BB, PA34 4NF, PA34 5DG, PA34 4EQ, PA34 5PJ, PA34 4PB, PA34 4DP, PA34 5PN … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 54.7 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 71.1 miles
- Oban Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Connel Ferry Railway Station 4.5 miles
Hotels in Oban Ad
- The Perle Oban Hotel 4
- No17 The Promenade
- The Manor House 4
- The Kelvin Hotel
- The Scot 3
- Muthu Oban Regent Hotel 3
- The Ranald Hotel 3
- The Whisky Vaults 3
- SGE Columba Hotel 3
- Muthu Alexandra Hotel 3
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 miles
- Glenfeochan Estate 2.1 miles
- Dunstaffnage Marina Marina 3.2 miles
- Fionn Ard Hill 5.3 miles
- Duart Castle Estate 7.2 miles
- Torosay Castle Estate 8.4 miles
- Barcaldine House Estate 9.1 miles
- Barcaldine Forest Forest 9.3 miles
- Ardencaple House Estate 9.3 miles
- Melfort House Estate 9.6 miles
- Rudhagarbh Wood Forest 9.6 miles
- Inverawe House Estate 10 miles