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The Gateway to the Isles (ferries to Mull, Iona, Islay, Colonsay, Coll and Tiree), McCaig's Tower (the colosseum-like folly above the town), fresh seafood (some of the finest in Scotland), and the unofficial capital of the Highlands and Islands
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Oban has been the main port for the Hebrides since the introduction of ferry services in the 19th century. McCaig's Tower — a Victorian folly built by local banker John Stuart McCaig to provide employment and commemorate his family — dominates the skyline. The town has some of Scotland's finest seafood, direct from the boats.
The fresh seafood from the Oban Fish and Chip Shop on the pier is genuinely outstanding — eaten overlooking the harbour. McCaig's Tower at sunset for extraordinary bay views. Take a day trip to Mull and Iona. The Scotch whisky of the local Oban Distillery.
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Oban has outstanding seafood restaurants and cafes. The harbour has exceptional fresh seafood. Local Argyll langoustines, oysters and scallops are world-class.
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The Gateway to the Isles (ferries to Mull, Iona, Islay, Colonsay, Coll and Tiree), McCaig's Tower (the colosseum-like folly above the town), fresh seafood (some of the finest in Scotland), and the unofficial capital of the Highlands and Islands Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Oban worth exploring.
Oban has outstanding seafood restaurants and cafes. The harbour has exceptional fresh seafood. Local Argyll langoustines, oysters and scallops are world-class. Download Roam free to discover Oban's food scene.
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Ferry tourism, seafood and the Gateway to the Isles position drive Oban's economy. Independent hospitality is exceptional. The town serves a huge Hebridean catchment. List your Oban business on Roam to reach local customers in Argyll and Bute.
Roam covers all of Oban including Connel, Taynuilt, Kilmore, Kilninver, Balvicar. The fresh seafood from the Oban Fish and Chip Shop on the pier is genuinely outstanding — eaten overlooking the harbour. McCaig's Tower at sunset for extraordinary bay views. Take a day trip to Mull and Iona. The Scotch whisky of the local Oban Distillery.
