Oban -The gateway to the Islands. Is the name Oban always gets. I feel it`s a bit unfair as there is more to Oban than a ferry port. Saying that we used Oban as our gateway to get to the island of Mull. We have had so many special times the Scottish town. It has also has great campsite --which has cabins well worth a stay.
2010 the whole family stayed the Easter weekend there. Granddaughter`s [Jessica`s] first holiday.
2010 the whole family stayed the Easter weekend there. Granddaughter`s [Jessica`s] first holiday.
Oban may translate as 'little bay' but it has BIG views
McCaig's Tower is a prominent folly on the hillside (called Battery Hill) overlooking Oban . McCaig’s Tower similar to the Colosseum in Rome. It is built of Bonawe granite taken from the quarries across Airds Bay, on Loch Etive, from Muckairn, with a circumference of about 200 metres with two-tiers of 94 lancet arches (44 on the bottom and 50 on top).
My Oban index
Oban ("little bay" in Gaelic - Scotland's ancient Celtic language)
Oban a horseshoe shaped bay in the Firth of Lorn.The bay is protected by the island of Kerrera and the wonderful Isle of Mull.
Walk the prom and watch the ferries go bye.
McCaig’s Tower
Fresh Seafood hut--Known as the Green shack is outdoor on the Pier.
Not far from the train station. Lobster, Scallops, Crab and more prepared on the spot. A thrill for seafood lovers.
Not far from the train station. Lobster, Scallops, Crab and more prepared on the spot. A thrill for seafood lovers.
Looking down on the port
Oban bay Jan 2024
