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Oban (/ ˈ oʊ b ə n / ⓘ OH-bən; [3] Scottish Gaelic: An t-Òban [ən̪ˠ ˈt̪ɔːpan] meaning The Little Bay) is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William .
McCaig's Tower, [1] also known by tourists (but never by locals) as McCaig's Folly, [2] is a prominent tower on Battery Hill [3] overlooking the town of Oban in Argyll, Scotland. 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 (660 ft) with two-tiers ...
At that time the lands extended from Loch Tay continuously to the west coast of Scotland. The house was originally built in 1709, by "Red Patrick", 4th (laird) of Barcaldine when the family abandoned the nearby Barcaldine Castle for a more comfortable home. The house became the home of his son by his first marriage, Duncan Campbell (1716–1784).
Dunbeg ( Scottish Gaelic: An Dùn Beag ), formerly known as Dunstaffnage ( Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Stafhainis [2] or Dùn Staidhinis [3] ), is a village about 21⁄2 miles (4 km) outside of Oban, Scotland. [4] [5] It has a population of just under 1,000. It is home to the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), one of the primary marine ...
Upload Photo. Gallanach Road, Kilbowie Lodge. 56°24′15″N 5°30′01″W. / 56.40427°N 5.500374°W / 56.40427; -5.500374 ( Gallanach Road, Kilbowie Lodge) Category B. 38833. Upload Photo. George Street, Cathedral Of St John The Divine (Episcopal) With Railings.
Dunstaffnage Castle. / 56.454653; -5.436936. Dunstaffnage Castle ( Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Dhùn Stadhainis) is a partially ruined castle in Argyll and Bute, western Scotland. It lies 3 miles (5 km) NNE of Oban, situated on a platform of conglomerate rock on a promontory at the south-west of the entrance to Loch Etive, and is surrounded on ...
Oban cinema Judi Dench helped to save is up for sale August 1, 2024 at 5:54 PM Dame Judi Dench was among supporters of Oban's cinema 13 years ago [Getty Images]
Dunollie Castle ( Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Dhùn Ollaigh) is a small ruined castle located on a hill north of the town of Oban, on the west coast of Scotland in Argyll and Bute. The site enjoys views over towards the island of Kerrera and a view of the town, harbour, and outlying isles. The castle is open to the public as part of the Dunollie ...