Beach near Oban, United Kingdom

Oban Travel Guide

United Kingdom

Oban is a small coastal town in Scotland, in the United Kingdom, with a population of 8,540. It sits on the west coast and is a practical base for exploring the surrounding coastal area and islands.

Travellers arriving by air use Oban Airport (OBN). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so Oban is better suited to coastal views and excursions than to a beach-focused holiday.

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Local time

8,540

Population

404 miles away

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Weather in Oban

Thu

12°

Fri

14°

Sat

10°

Know before you go

Pays in GBP

Plug type Type G

Emergency 999

Dial code +44

Tipping: Tipping is customary for good service in the UK. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation.

Best time to visit Oban

Jan

7°20

Feb

8°20

Mar

9°19

Apr

12°14

May

16°13

Jun

17°19

Jul

17°21

Aug

17°21

Sep

16°17

Oct

13°20

Nov

9°16

Dec

8°23

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Oban

  1. Lochnell Castle

    music venue

    4.1 km

  2. Lochnell Observatory

    historic site

    3.9 km

  3. Ocean Explorer Centre

    museum

    3.2 km

  4. Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel

    castle

    2.8 km

  5. Ardchattan Church

    christian place of worship

    2.9 km

  6. St Oran's Church

    christian place of worship

    1.4 km

  7. Ardchattan Parish Archive

    museum

    4.4 km

  8. Bonawe Iron Furnace

    monument

    1.3 km

Getting there

Oban Airport · 0 km

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