Oban

British

/ ˈəʊbən /

noun

a small port and resort in W Scotland, in Argyll and Bute on the Firth of Lorne. Pop: 8120 (2001)

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It warned that some services could see disruption into Monday, such as the service between Oban and Kennacraig.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Among the routes where services are suspended are between Ardrossan and Brodick, between Troon and Brodick, between Oban and Castlebay, between Mallaig and Canna, and between Uig and Tarbert.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

The men had each been out separately with others at the Markie Dans bar in Oban on the night of the attack.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

West Highland line services between Glasgow, Oban and Mallaig and services between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh were facing the biggest disruption.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

At what hotel did you stay in Oban?

From Our Journey to the Hebrides by Pennell, Elizabeth Robins

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