Humans have used the site where Oban now stands since at least Mesolithic times, as evidenced by archaeological remains of cave dwellers found … See more

The local culture is Gaelic. In 2011, 8.2% of the town's population over age 3 could speak Gaelic and 11.3% had some facility in the language. Oban is considered the home of the See more

Oban lies at the western end of the A85 road. A number of ScotRail trains run between Oban railway station and Glasgow Queen Street daily. … See more

Television signals are received from the Torosay and local relay transmitters.
Oban FM is the town's local radio station which broadcast local news and entertainment on 103.3 FM.
The town is also served by BBC Radio Scotland See more

Prior to the 19th century, the town itself supported very few households, sustaining only minor fishing, trading, shipbuilding and quarrying industries, and a few hardy tourists. … See more

The most prominent attraction in Oban is McCaig's Tower which is visible from a great portion of the town. Construction of the tower began in 1897, funded by John Stuart McCaig as a way of providing work for local stonemasons and to serve as a lasting legacy for … See more

Oban has a primary school campus located in the south of the town along with Park Primary School at the north of the town, and a major … See more