Oban

British

/ ˈəʊbən /

noun

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

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Among the routes where services are suspended are between Ardrossan and Brodick, between Troon and Brodick, between Oban and Castlebay, between Mallaig and Canna, and between Uig and Tarbert.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

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

Oban in Argyll also builds a creel tree as part of the town's winter festival.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Laura Strang, 25, from Oban, Scotland saves money by booking at the last minute.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

Oban was at peace, though tourists still walked and bands still played.

From Our Journey to the Hebrides by Pennell, Elizabeth Robins

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