Oban North and Lorn
Ward in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.399, -5.19 |
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| OS grid ref: | NN 03 27 |
| Dialling code: | 01866 (Kilchrenan) |
Oban North and Lorn sits on the west coast of Scotland within the council area of Argyll and Bute, taking in the northern part of the town of Oban and the surrounding coastal and rural Lorn countryside. The area is characterised by rugged shoreline, sheltered sea lochs and views across to the Hebrides, with landmarks such as Dunstaffnage Castle and the striking Falls of Lora and Connel bridge close by.
Locally the economy is driven by tourism, ferries and marine activity, with the harbour and the Oban Distillery anchoring town life; aquaculture and small-scale fishing also matter. The ward combines a busy summer season and strong community traditions with the challenges of a dispersed population and reliance on seasonal employment, making it a place of lively cultural events and dramatic coastal scenery.
Postcode districts covering Oban North and Lorn
FK20, PA33, PA34, PA35, PA36, PA37, PA38
Neighbouring places
- Innis Chonain Island 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Connel Place 8.5 miles13.6 km
Example postcodes in Oban North and Lorn
PA37 1QB, PA35 1JG, PA34 5EL, PA34 5AH, PA34 5UG, PA34 5NY, PA34 5JH, PA34 5JT, PA38 4BD … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 46.7 miles75.1 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 65.8 miles105.8 km
- Taynuilt Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Falls of Cruachan Railway Station 3 miles4.9 km
Hotels in Oban North and Lorn Ad
Schools in Oban North and Lorn
- Barcaldine Primary School Primary
- Dalmally Primary School Primary
- Dunbeg Primary School Primary
- Easdale Primary School Primary
- Kilninver Primary School Primary
- Lismore Primary School Primary
- Lochnell Primary School Primary
- Park Primary School Primary
- Strath of Appin Primary Primary
- Strath of Appin Primary School Gaelic Medium Primary
- Taynuilt Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Inverawe House Estate 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Tervin Estate 3 miles4.9 km
- Ardanaiseig Estate 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Barcaldine House Estate 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Barcaldine Forest Forest 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Dunstaffnage Marina Marina 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Glenfeochan Estate 10 miles16.1 km
- Soroba House Estate 10.6 miles17 km
- Rudhagarbh Wood Forest 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Glasdrum Wood Forest 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Fionn Ard Hill 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Ardkinglas House Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km