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LOVE OBAN is promoting the many reasons why Oban is a fantastic place to live, work, study and visit. We look forward to welcoming visitors to Oban.
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Love Oban is a visitor-facing brand owned by Argyll & the Isles Tourism Cooperative, promoting Oban as the ‘Seafood Capital of Scotland’. We own the www.oban.org.uk website and maintain its content and social media. The town’s webcam, which shares live images of our beautiful bay around the world, is managed by Bid4Oban. Our mission is to ensure that tourism benefits everyone in our town and that its development is sustainable.

25/03/2026

🌊 The world is sailing back into Oban… and you’re invited! ⛵

From 10–19 July 2026, Oban comes alive as the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race returns — one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet, with crews racing over 40,000 nautical miles across the globe.

And when the fleet arrives, the celebrations begin… 🎉

⚓ Festival of the Sea Highlights:

10-19: Oban Gaelic Choir performances
12 July: Keelboat racing
15–17 July: Public yacht tours at North Pier
16 July: Skerryvore live in Oban
11 & 12 and 18: Food & Craft markets

…and a full programme of events across the town to soak up the atmosphere!

This is more than a stopover — it’s a town-wide celebration of sailing, culture and community, with events, experiences and a buzzing waterfront all week long.

🌍 With crews from across the world arriving as part of the race’s Atlantic Homecoming leg, Oban will once again take its place on the global stage.

👉 Plan your visit, explore the full programme and be part of it:
https://www.oban.org.uk/clipper-race-26/

06/03/2026

If you’re thinking of visiting Oban for a short break and wondering if there’s enough to fill three days.... 🤔

Here’s what three busy days could look like:

Day 1: Harbour, local shops, seafood dinner, live music & whisky
Day 2: Island ferries — Mull, Iona, Kerrera or Lismore
Day 3: Surrounding areas — Beautiful coastlines, castles, heritage & history

One night rarely gives you room to breathe. Three nights will leave you wanting more.

What's your perfect 3-day break in and around Oban?
https://www.oban.org.uk/visit/

Photo: Tralee Beach Tralee Bay Coastal Parks

06/03/2026

🌊 Sea & Spirit: Oban Distillery x The Pierhouse 🥃✨
Introducing Sea & Spirit, a new collaboration between Oban Distillery and The Pierhouse Hotel in Port Appin.

Join us on Friday, 27th March at 6.30pm for an unforgettable evening on the shores of Loch Linnhe, where breathtaking views across Mull and the Ardnamurchan Peninsula set the scene for a truly special dining experience.

Chef Michael has crafted an exquisite seafood-led menu celebrating the region’s finest local produce. Each course is paired with one of our heritage Oban drams - thoughtfully selected to echo the flavours of the sea and showcase the very best of our spirit.

The Pierhouse, sister hotel to the renowned Three Chimneys, proudly holds 2 AA Rosettes and a place in the Michelin Guide. Chef Michael himself was crowned Scottish Chef of the Year at this year’s Hotels of the Year Scotland Awards.

Tickets are £150 per person. Expect passion, creativity, and a true sense of place in every dish. Book your space now https://www.malts.com/en-gb/distilleries/oban =oban-the-pierhouse

04/03/2026

👇👇👇 Congratulations Team Scotland!

24/02/2026

Before regular ferries, road trips, and trains, Oban was already welcoming travellers (The picture is the Iona at Rothesay)

When steamships began sailing Scotland’s west coast in the early 1800s, they transformed this small coastal settlement into one of the country’s most fashionable Victorian resorts. Visitors arrived by sea, promenaded along the bay, and used Oban as the starting point for journeys deeper into the Highlands.

It was this steady flow of arrivals, departures, and connections that earned Oban its nickname — the “Charing Cross of the Highlands".

Today, that same sense of anticipation still fills the harbour. Ferries come and go, island stories meet on the pier, and visitors continue to begin their west coast adventures.

Did your ancestors travel this way?

Plan your Oban story → https://www.oban.org.uk/

Photo: Ballast Trust coll Dan MacDonald

18/02/2026

We often hear this question: “What if the weather is bad?”

Oban was never designed around perfect sunshine. Rainy days mean:

• Long seafood lunches or cafe brunches
• Distillery visits
• Wandering through Dunollie or Dunstaffnage heritage walls
• Watching ferries come and go
• Coastal walks between showers

Scottish trips aren’t about avoiding weather — they’re about planning around it.

Whats your favourite way to spend an Oban rainy day?

Gorgeous stormy sky photo from

11/02/2026

🚢 175 years of connecting Scotland’s coastlines and communities

Today, we’re proud to join Caledonian MacBrayne in celebrating an extraordinary milestone — 175 years of serving Scotland.

From the very first sailing of Hutcheson & Co. in 1851 to today’s lifeline ferry services across the west coast and islands, CalMac has long been at the heart of places like Oban and the communities they serve.

Have you got a favourite CalMac memory — a crossing to the Isles, a holiday adventure, or a homecoming voyage? Share it with us below 👇

Here’s to the people, the places, and the journeys — past, present, and still to come.

CalMac Ferries

Photo credit: Liam Anderstrem

02/02/2026

If you’re planning a trip to Oban in February, imagine this:

A quiet harbour morning. Ferries are easing out to begin their day. Café lights flicker on while the town wakes up slowly.

February in Oban isn’t about ticking things off a list. It’s about space — to walk, to notice, to enjoy the town as it actually is.

The weather changes its mind. Some places keep shorter hours. Planning ahead, a flexible schedule and a good coat are all that's needed for a quiet winter break.

👉 Start your planning on the Love Oban website — it’s all there when you’re ready. https://www.oban.org.uk/

Photo by Ben Jackson

27/01/2026

January Blues? Dreaming of escape? Discover the Gateway to the Isles...

Oban is your gateway to the Isles, where adventure meets serenity. From CalMac Ferries rides to the Inner Hebrides to historic castles and fresh seafood, Oban is the heart of Argyll & the Isles.

Cozy up for a winter break or plan ahead for an activity-based summer.

📍 Plan your visit: https://www.oban.org.uk/

23/01/2026

On the 25th Jan - raise a glass to the Bard and to Oban – the Seafood Capital of Scotland and the perfect place to celebrate Burns with great company, unforgettable sunsets and a dram by the bay.

From traditional toasts and tartan to coastal walks and island-hopping adventures, Oban brings together everything people love about Burns Night and Scotland’s west coast in one welcoming harbour town.

Plan your next Burns-inspired break and discover why Oban is known as the Gateway to the Isles.

Photo: Kevin McGlynn

05/01/2026

What's on your time off list for 2026? The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race sails into Oban again, arriving from 10th July. Come and meet the crews and hear their stories.

Did you know there is a Scotland yacht in this year's race? Currently in third place - follow their progress on the 3,400nm journey from Fremantle to Airlie Beach, Australia. After leaving Fremantle, teams head east, tackling the challenging swell before rounding Tasmania and negotiating the often-tricky Bass Strait. Follow their progress with the live tracker here. https://clipperroundtheworld.geovoile.com/2025/tracker/

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Telephone

+441631569915

Website

https://www.oban.org.uk/

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Oban - Seafood Capital of Scotland

OLTA actively promotes the Oban and Lorn area as Oban - Seafood Capital of Scotland. We manage the oban.org.uk website and run marketing campaigns throughout the UK including branded "Closer than you think!" and "Seafood Capital of Scotland" taxis in Edinburgh and Glasgow, outdoor advertising on key road routes, underground platform posters in Glasgow, bus advertising in Edinburgh and Glasgow and print advertising in many leading national papers. We love seeing your photos and hearing about your experiences on holiday in our area. Use the hashtag #visitoban or #loveoban to feature on our Instagram feed and visit our YouTube channel to see a range of travel videos from Oban & Lorn. And we’re here to help you become OBAN MINDED!