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Weather & Tides
Tonight - Light Rain Showers
Minimum: 12C, Wind Direction: south-westerly
Wind: Good 15mph, Pressure: 1013mb, Sunset: 19:11 BST
Saturday - Thundery Showers
Maximum: 16C, Minimum: 13C
Wind: 15mph south-westerly, Visibility: Good, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 07:16 BST, Sunset: 19:09 BST
Sunday - Light Rain Showers
Maximum: 15C, Minimum: 8C
Wind: 16mph southerly, Visibility: Moderate, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 07:18 BST, Sunset: 19:06 BST
| Date | Event | Time | Height |
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| Sat 26 Sep | High Tide | 06:23 | 3.78m |
| Sat 26 Sep | Low Tide | 12:36 | 0.77m |
| Sat 26 Sep | High Tide | 18:41 | 4.15m |
| Sat 26 Sep | Low Tide | 00:56 | 0.74m |
| Sun 27 Sep | High Tide | 06:49 | 3.89m |
| Sun 27 Sep | Low Tide | 13:05 | 0.64m |
| Sun 27 Sep | High Tide | 19:11 | 4.22m |
| Mon 28 Sep | Low Tide | 01:26 | 0.64m |
| Mon 28 Sep | High Tide | 07:15 | 3.95m |
| Mon 28 Sep | Low Tide | 13:36 | 0.6m |
| Mon 28 Sep | High Tide | 19:40 | 4.19m |
| Tue 29 Sep | Low Tide | 01:58 | 0.64m |
| Tue 29 Sep | High Tide | 07:44 | 3.95m |
| Tue 29 Sep | Low Tide | 14:11 | 0.66m |
| Tue 29 Sep | High Tide | 20:12 | 4.06m |
| Wed 30 Sep | Low Tide | 02:32 | 0.72m |
| Wed 30 Sep | High Tide | 08:18 | 3.87m |
| Wed 30 Sep | Low Tide | 14:49 | 0.82m |
| Wed 30 Sep | High Tide | 20:48 | 3.84m |
| Thu 1 Oct | Low Tide | 03:12 | 0.9m |
| Thu 1 Oct | High Tide | 08:56 | 3.7m |
| Thu 1 Oct | Low Tide | 15:34 | 1.07m |
| Thu 1 Oct | High Tide | 21:29 | 3.53m |
| Fri 2 Oct | Low Tide | 03:58 | 1.13m |
| Fri 2 Oct | High Tide | 09:41 | 3.46m |
| Fri 2 Oct | Low Tide | 16:31 | 1.38m |
| Fri 2 Oct | High Tide | 22:20 | 3.17m |
Information
OBAN
Amongst Victorian holiday boom’s most enduring legacies, Oban remains one of Scotland’s most beautiful and rewarding seaside resorts. The ‘Gateway to the Western Isles’ the town stands within an area that has inspired generation after generation of artists, writers and musicians. From the awesome highland backdrop to the dramatic coastline, the legendary sunsets to the magnificent lochs, it is an area filled with enchantment. Originally a fishing village, the construction of the railway in 1880 prompted the arrival of tourists, keen to see the place Queen Victoria called "one of the finest spots we have seen".
The lovely sheltered harbour seems constantly filled with fishing and pleasure boats and the marina offers plentiful moorings for the visiting yachts and powerboats that take advantage of the ‘all tides’ access. The town itself is picturesque, friendly and bustling. You can shop down George Street and explore the small lanes leading away from the centre; eat lunch at one of the cafes on Argyll Street and admire its floral display. In the evening you can wonder at the illuminated Tower amphitheatre that overlooks the bay from the hilltop above the town. There are plenty of opportunities for excursions including the ruins of Dunollie Castle, Dunstaffe Castle and the Scottish Sea Life & Marine Sanctuary.
With so much genuine Scottish magic to offer, is it any wonder they call Oban the unofficial capital of the highlands?
Is there a water taxi service in Oban?
Hi Mat, our representative is in Oban now and we are well on with updating the guide. There will be updated information going on the guide pretty much every day for the next couple of weeks.
Good news, we will be in Oban for and end of Summer break mid September. Will all the new information be updated by then?
Well its been a while, but at long last we are coming to Oban to update this popular Harbour/ Visitor Guide. We have had literally thousands of emails asking us when we are returning to update all the businesses and services. We have always kept the guide up to date from our head office, making sure the information is correct and not misleading, but now we are visiting to get new businesses on board and take some stunning 360 photos and drone shots of Oban, showcasing its true beauty to potential visitors. See you very soon Oban!!
We did receive a lot of negative reviews over the last years about the marina, most of which we could not publish, but we can honestly say that our feedback now is very positive.
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