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Oban is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William and during the tourist season the town can be crowded. Oban occupies a beautiful setting in the Firth of Lorn and Oban Bay is a near perfect horseshoe bay, protected by the island of Kerrera, and beyond Kerrera is Mull. To the north is the long low island of Lismore, and the mountains of Morvern and Ardgour. In Oban, known as The Gateway to the Isles, around 10% of the population speak Gaelic. Attractions in Oban include the Waterfront Centre, the Cathedral of St Columba, the Oban Distillery, Dunollie Castle, Dunstaffnage Castle and McCaig's Tower, which dominates the town's skyline. Oban is an excellent base from which to explore the sights of Kilmartin Glen. |
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The view over Oban
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Oban Harbour
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Oban Harbour
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A ferry from Oban to the Isle of Mull
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The ferry passes Lismore Lighthouse
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Boats in Oban Harbour
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Rowing boat near Oban
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McCaig's Tower, a prominent folly on the hillside overlooking Oban. It was commissioned by John Stuart McCaig in 1897 as a lasting monument to his family.
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Part of McCaigs Folly
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Wandering among Rhododendrons near Oban
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Oban War Memorial
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Stream near Oban
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Oban Distillery, one of Scotland's oldest sources of single malt scotch whisky
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Dunollie Castle is the ruins of a 15th century castle with a commanding view of Oban, harbour and, outlying isles.
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The Scottish Sealife Sanctuary near Oban
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Pups Gigha and Lora at Oban Sealife Sanctuary
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The Sealife Sanctuary on the shores of beautiful Loch Creran
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