About Oban
Oban Has Something for Everyone
Oban is a vibrant community with a growing population of 8,500. Whether you are attracted by the great outdoors, relish an environment steeped in music, culture and heritage, or simply enjoy fantastic cuisine, Oban (“The Seafood Capital of Scotland”) offers something for everyone!
The Oban and Lorn Tourism Association has useful information on the numerous activities that can be enjoyed in the Oban area. There is an extensive list detailing places to eat and drink, shopping, things to see and do. Further information is available at Explore Oban and Visit Scotland.
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Oban: One of the Best Communities in Scotland
There is a great community spirit that exists within Oban. This is reflected in community projects, regular local events and numerous clubs based around music, hobbies and sport.
Oban FM is our local community radio station started and run by a group of volunteers. LORN (Local Origins Rural network) is a local network which allows local business to work together to produce a sustainable community and includes local community producers market.
Atlantis Leisure is the result of community effort coming together to raise funds to build the facilities now available to all.
The most recent successful community project has been the local community purchase of the cinema following its closure Oban Phoenix Cinema.
Local Clubs
There are a wide range of clubs available in Oban, and we have a page dedicated to sports and the outdoors:
Childcare and nurseries
There are a number of full day care nurseries available locally,
Schools Out Oban provides after school care for primary age children. Also, browse our page dedicated to schools in Oban.
Oban’s Children
The advantages of being submerged in a nurturing and socially stimulating environment extend way beyond these spectacular shores, fostering confident well-rounded young adults who are well-equipped to make their way in the world.
Here are some of the excellent people who were forged in Oban: Susie Stoddart (Wolff), Susan Partridge, Martin Heath, Karen Matheson and Donald Shaw (Capercaillie).
Getting to Oban
Oban is easily accessible from central Scotland, with links by rail, bus and road and is only a couple of hours from Glasgow and Edinburgh international airports.
It also has regular links by air and sea to the many fascinating and spectacular islands which lie off the coast of Argyll and beyond.
Things to Do in Oban
On a day to day basis, having rid yourself of that busy commute, you will have more time to spend as you choose! The Oban Town Diary will be a useful resource to find out what is happening in the town, or visit the Oban Times.
The right move – is the move to Oban!
Local services are all listed in this local information webpage, or view our Where to Live page if you’re thinking about joining us.