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Oban (/ ˈ oʊ b ə n / ⓘ OH-bən; [3] Scottish Gaelic: An t-Òban [ən̪ˠ ˈt̪ɔːpan] meaning The Little Bay) is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William.
Nestled along the western coast of Scotland, where the sea meets the rugged landscapes, lies the picturesque town of Oban. As the ‘Gateway to the Isles,’ Oban has etched its place in the annals of Scottish history with a tapestry rich in culture, resilience, and maritime allure.
Oban is a popular place for scuba diving in Scotland because of the variety of marine life and numerous shipwrecks found in the crystal-clear waters around the bay, including the well-preserved wreck of the SS ‘Breda’, a cargo ship sunk by German bombers in 1940.
McCaig's Tower [1] or McCaig's Folly [2] is a prominent tower on Battery Hill [3] overlooking the town of Oban in Argyll, Scotland. It is built of Bonawe granite taken from the quarries across Airds Bay, on Loch Etive, from Muckairn, with a circumference of about 200 metres (660 ft) with two-tiers of 94 lancet arches (44 on the ...
In many ways, the views are unchanged from the time when the famous MacDougall Clan ruled Scotland from their strongholds in Argyll. We’ve listed some of the great sights that welcome visitors from Oban and beyond to learn of the town’s amazing ancient history.
8 de nov. de 2022 · Hayley Hutson. Published on November 8, 2022. Tucked away on the western shores of Scotland sits the charming and vastly underrated town of Oban. The name itself is a Gaelic word that translates...
5 min read. Drive south from Oban to Lochgilphead and the Crinan Canal on the Western Coast of Scotland, and as you enter Kilmartin Glen, you will realise that you have entered a very special place. Over 5000 years of human history can be traced across the Kilmartin valley.