Oban Guide
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Introduction to Oban
Getting To Oban | Things To See And Do | Oban Services And Accommodation | Festivals_And_Sports | Isle Of Kerrera | North Of Oban | South of Oban
Oban lies at the centre of the northerly part of Argyll, known as Lorn, which stretches north as far as Appin, south to Ardfern and east to the shores of Loch Awe. It also comprises several relatively peaceful islands, including Lismore, Kerrera, Seil and Luing. It's a busy little place: not only is it the largest port in northwest Scotland and the main departure point for ferries to the Hebrides, it is also the main tourist centre in Argyll and the Sea Kayaking Capital of Scotland. Not surprisingly, it gets very crowded in summer, with passing traffic and people using it as a base for exploring the region. It has a wide range of hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, restaurants and shops, and a number of tourist attractions, which is useful to know if you're stuck here in bad weather.
The town lies in the beautiful setting of a wide, crescent-shaped bay, backed by steep hills, with the island of Kerrera, just offshore, providing a natural shelter. It has been a favourite with tourists since Victorian times, when Queen Victoria pronounced it as 'one of the finest spots we have ever seen'. More recent royal comments, made by Prince Philip (who else?), in relation to the drinking habits of the local populace, have been less than flattering.
Self Catering Cottages in Oban
- OBAN - Argyll Sleeps 3
- OBAN - Argyll Sleeps 4
- OBAN - Argyll Sleeps 4
- OBAN - Argyll Sleeps 6
- Oban Sleeps 4
- Apartment Sleeps 6
- Apartment Sleeps 2
- Apartment Sleeps 4
- The Coach House Sleeps 4
- Goose Cottage Sleeps 2 - 4
- Coll Sleeps 2 - 3
- Lismore Sleeps 2
- Kerrera Sleeps 4
- Mull Sleeps 6
- Staffa Sleeps 2
- Iona Sleeps 4
- Ceol-Na-Mara Sleeps 6
- Breadalbane Cottage Sleeps 5
- Captain's Folly Sleeps 2
- No. 1 Point Steadings Sleeps 6
- Lismore Villa Sleeps 5
Late deals for Hotels in Oban
- Royal Hotel Late Deals Oban
- The Oban Caledonian Hotel Late Deals Oban
- Wide Mouthed Frog Late Deals Oban
- Alt Na Craig B&B Late Deals Oban
- Portsonachan Hotel Late Deals OBAN
- The Columba Hotel Late Deals Oban