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Oban

British  
/ ˈəʊbən /

noun

  1. a small port and resort in W Scotland, in Argyll and Bute on the Firth of Lorne. Pop: 8120 (2001)

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West Highland line services between Glasgow, Oban and Mallaig and services between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh were facing the biggest disruption.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

The case has remained open and officers are now searching a grass embankment in Oban in the hope of finding a weapon.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

For 42 faintly ridiculous minutes in the early hours of Monday morning - Oban time - Robert MacIntyre looked like he might become a major champion.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

Born and bred in Oban, MacIntyre has lived on a golf course for much of his life.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

The more populous islands are in regular communication with certain points of the mainland by means of steamers from Glasgow, Oban and Mallaig.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various

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