Oban a Victorian town, is little more than a century and a half old, and enjoys a mild, equable and healthy climate. Distinguished by a natural granite amphitheatre sheltering the bay. Very popular during the summer, accommodation early booking is strongly advised.
Oban is a lovely town with an historic and busy port, located on the North West coast of Scotland in one of the best areas for a Scottish holiday. The population of Oban is over 8,500 people. The original name for the town was An Ob, which means Little Bay in Gaelic, the historic language of Scotland. Oban is often referred to as the Capital of the West Highlands and the Gateway to the Isles. Oban offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, lochs and islands, and standing above the town allows a perfect view of Oban itself, with its beautiful traditional Scottish buildings, port and coastline. Indeed the beauty of Oban town has attracted many different artists, poets, and composers for several centuries. There are many other great places to see which are beyond the town of Oban including the islands of the Inner Hebrides such as the Kerrera, the Low, Lismore, Mull, Iona, Colonsay, and Tiree. In addition the granite mountains of Morvern are definitely worth a visit.
Oban and the surrounding coast line occupy a place in history as a Royal Kingdom, just like many other parts of Scotland. The area dates back to the sixth century Kingdom of Dalriata, which was ruled by three brothers, Fergus Mor, Aonghas and Loarn Mac Eric. Their Kingdom was established following the death of their father, at a time when the Stone of Destiny was in their possession. The Stone was used by Jacob as a pillow, and was brought to Oban from Egypt by the King of the Scottie tribe. In later years the Stone was used at ceremonies for the King of Scotland. There is a lovely castle at the north side of Oban which is called Dunollie Castle, offering spectacular views of the sea and Oban harbour.
The town of Oban has a lovely traditional Scottish feel about it and boasts many Victorian buildings, set amongst little hills and the beautiful harbour. In 1812 the steam train linked Glasgow to Oban which made the town very important in terms of local trade. Today the railway remains an excellent way in which to travel the coast line of Scotland. There is also a large distillery of Scottish whisky set in the hills behind Oban bay. It was built as a result of an extensive rebuilding and expansion project at the end of 1800s, when the side of the hill was cut through to create new building space. At some point during the project a large cave was discovered which had in it many objects dating back to 4500 BC, and even human bones. The objects can still be seen when visiting the distillery, where the history of Oban and the importance of the west coast of Scotland is also explained. Another very interesting place to visit is Kilmartin Glen, situated close to Oban. It is where a number of monuments from the pre historic era are located, including burial cairns and old stones which are evidence of Oban's rich history within Scotland.
There are many types of excellent accommodation in Oban and the surrounding area, to please all tastes, family sizes and budgets. This includes Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Self Catering, Cottages, and Farm houses, spread throughout this lovely part of Scotland. Oban is really an excellent place to have a holiday, and a base from which to explore all of the small villages along the coast, as well as day trips to the Scottish islands.
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Albany Apartments
15 Albany Street, Town Centre, Oban PA34 5EF Scotland
You are sure to have a relaxing time when you stay at the Albany Apartments in Oban, the Gateway to the Isles. The apartments are situated in a conveniently central location just two minutes from the town centre. The well-decorated accommodation is found on the third floor of the building, with stunning views across Oban Bay towards the Isle of Mull. The apartment has been fully refurbished to offer top quality self-catering accommodation.
Corran Esplanade Town Centre, Oban PA34 5AQ Scotland
Altavona, overlooking Oban Bay, is just ten minutes from Oban town centre, with its fabulous local amenities, including quirky shops and delightful restaurants. This charming family home promises a comfortable stay. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, hospitality tray, tea and coffee making facilities and colour television.
Glenmore Rd, Argyll Town centre, Oban PA34 4PG Scotland
Welcome to Alt na Craig Guest House, Oban, where traditional Highland hospitality meets chic boutique comfort to offer you something that is “ just that little bit special”This turreted Victorian house has an enviable with three wooden garden, our Guest House is truly one of Oban's most striking pieces of architecture with lots of history, elevated position boasting the most romantic seascape views across Oban Bay and the Sound of Kerrera. The house has been sympathetically refurbished to offer bed and breakfast in luxury boutique style accommodation whilst preserving many of its stunning original features. We have seven spacious en-suite guest rooms present interior design of exquisite quality. Each has its own special character and the deluxe fabrics and furnishings have been chosen with these in mind. All rooms also have flat screen TVs with Freeview and iPod/iPhone docking stations and much more.
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Victoria Place,Dunollie Road, Town Centre, Oban PA34 5PH Scotland
You are sure of a warm welcome at St.Annes and Arbour Guest Houses. These two lovely Victorian town Houses are situated side by side in Dunollie Road, with the Gathering Restaurant and O'Donnell's Irish Pub backing on to the Guest Houses and facing Breadalbane Street. Our Gathering Restaurant specialises in fresh local produce, local caught seafood, scottish beef and game dishes. Guests staying at Arbour and St. Anne's are offered a special discount on Bar Meals and Dinners. All Guests are given a voucher for a free drink in O'Donnell's, Oban's most popular nightspot.
Adjoining the Gathering Restaurant and O'Donnell's Irish pub, Arbour Guest House is a lovely Victorian house located in the centre of Oban. Seven rooms are available, fully equipped with colour television, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The award-winning restaurant next door was once a Victorian banqueting hall and thoroughly deserves its first class reputation.
This traditional Victorian Villa lies in the pretty village of Connel, in the heart of the Argyll countryside. It benefits from amazing views over the Firth of Lorn, where guests can watch beautiful sunsets night after night.Ards House has five bedrooms, all furnished and decorated in a style befitting a grand Victorian home.
This traditional Victorian farmhouse enjoys an idyllic rural setting in one acre of mature gardens. Our double room, family room and garden suite are incredibly comfortable, with luxurious double beds, soft fluffy towels, complimentary toiletries, televisions, tea and coffee making facilities. The garden suite has a door leading to the beautifully maintained garden where guests can relax while taking in the amazing views.
3 Victoria Crescent, Corran Esplanade Town Centre, Oban PA34 5PN Scotland
Ayres Guest House enjoys a prominent position on Oban’s esplanade, just five minutes from the town centre, with wonderful sea views towards Kerrera and the Western Isles. The house offers a variety of rooms, all benefiting from en-suite facilities, televisions, electric blankets, hospitality trays and hairdryers. Five of our rooms also have panoramic views of Oban Bay.
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4 Craigard Road Town Centre, Oban PA34 5NP Scotland
The Balmoral Inn is located in the centre of the bustling seaside town of Oban, just minutes away from the seafront and harbour. This family-run establishment has nine bedrooms, including a family room which is perfect for guests travelling with children. All rooms are en-suite and have colour televisions and a hospitality tray.
This magnificent 16th century castle, surrounded by stunning woodland, lies just 9 miles from Oban, with its excellent local amenities and transport links.The accommodation consists of two guest bedrooms, each with a range of home comforts including colour television, hospitality trays and complimentary toiletries.
Just 10 miles north of Oban, on the edge of Barcaldine Forest, lies the grand spectacle of Barcaldine House B&B.Our 8 bedrooms are furnished in a traditional Scottish style, with antiques, en-suite bath and shower, central heating, DVD,TV, hospitality trays, shortbread, mineral water and complimentary luxury toiletries.
Barranrioch is a 200 acre livestock farm situated in tranquil Glencruitin, approximately 2 miles from the bustling seaside town of Oban. All our rooms have televisions, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities. We also pride ourselves on the size of our towels – ours are huge bath towels, not tiny postage stamps! Breakfast is included in the room rate. Children are very welcome – we have a cot and high chair and can even babysit for you if you decide on an evening out.
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