Failte
do n' Oban
Welcome to Go2Oban, an information
guide to Scotland's most popular west-coast holiday
town, Oban. This information guide aims to provide you
with all the travel information
you need when planning a trip or holiday to Oban.
 Visit
Oban to find out why it has been described as one of
the most scenic travel destinations. The sheltered port
of Oban (“little bay” in Gaelic) is surrounded
by vistas of earth, sea and sky, which have enthralled
artists, authors, composers, and poets for centuries.
Known as the gateway to Argyll and the Isles, Oban is
the perfect origin for your own journey to discover
the enchantment of the west coast of Scotland.
“One of Bonny Scotland’s
bonniest areas must surely be the wild and romantic
west coast. And the picturesque port of Oban is the
jewel in its crown.”
Oban has always been known as the traveler’s
rest. As a small town with a resident population of
8,500 this unofficial capital of the West Highlands
often swells with large numbers of visitors. Oban is
renowned for its glorious
gardens, its fabulous views, the ocean promenade,
islands all around, ancient
monuments and castles, and outdoor
activities such as diving,
hiking,
fishing,
bird-watching – even whale
spotting.
Queen Victoria even gave the town of Oban the royal
seal of approval when she described it as "one
of the finest spots we have seen". |
