Why go
- Town in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
- Known for Oban Scotch distillery, Oban distillery.
- Served by Tiree Airport (TRE).
History
Oban is a resort town and seaport in the west of Scotland, within the Argyll and Bute council area. Although small, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William. Oban has a population of 8,000 (2022), which rises to over 24,000 during the tourist season. Oban is on the Firth of Lorn. The bay forms a near-perfect horseshoe, protected by the island of Kerrera and, beyond Kerrera, the Isle of Mull. To the north are the long, low island of Lismore and the mountains of Morvern and Ardgour.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Flybe BE (Saab 340, DHT) · 1 route: Glasgow*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tiree Airport (TRE); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TRE has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Glasgow). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Oban Ferry Terminal, 0.2 mi); routes include Isle of Kerrera Ferry, Oban - Lismore, Oban - Craignure.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Oban, Scotland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.