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Oban

Gateway to Scotland

Oban is one of those cities that tourists eventually come across, and also immediately fall for. The bustling harbour serves the various islands off the west coast, acting as a gateway to Scotland. Despite having all of the features of a normal west of Scotland town, it still retains a certain charm – from the sea front chippy, the ice cream shops, the cries of the gulls as the trawlers return to port, and the daily excursions. It’s a city that I am glad to say that I have become very familiar with. I have spent many a day wistfully staring out beyond the maritime lanes to the atmospheric horizon that is the Scottish Western Isles.
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  • Atlantic Sky over Oban

    Atlantic Sky over Oban

    I love this blue sky over Oban Harbour. In just a few miles this becomes an Atlantic Ocean sky and it makes me wonder about the hundreds of aircraft that coast over here each day. 2010.

  • Sound of Mull from Pulpit Hill

    Sound of Mull from Pulpit Hill

    Looking out towards Kerrera and the Isle of Mull from Pulpit Hill atop the Scottish fishing town of Oban, 2015.

  • Oban from Pulpit Hill

    Oban from Pulpit Hill

    Aerial view of the harbour town of Oban, taken from Pulpit Hill. Scotland. 2015

  • Oban Ferries

    Oban Ferries

    A busy few moments in the approaches to Oban Harbor; two Calmac Ferries, Loch Streven and the Lord of the Isles. 2015.

  • Busy Oban

    Busy Oban

    Oban Harbour on a busy summer's afternoon in Scotland. The Isle of Mull leaves for Craignure, while the Clansman waits at berth keeping company with a number of small fishing vessels. 2016.

  • Oban Panorama

    Oban Panorama

    No less than four Calmac ferries spotted in this page, coming and going in Oban Harbour on a rainy afternoon in Scotland, 2016.

  • Dorus Mor

    Dorus Mor

    A daily sight at Oban - the Isle of Mull ferry on departure while the fishing boats await their next turn. Scotland, 2022.

  • Oban Marina

    Oban Marina

    Yachts tied up at the relatively new floating finger pier marina in Oban Harbour. The rain had just passed through and the hazy skies made for quite fantastic atmospheric conditions. Scotland, 2022.

  • Hazy Oban

    Hazy Oban

    The aftermath of the summer rain creates these very hazy atmospheric conditions in the approach to Oban. A seal watching excursion sets out to enjoy this very mild Scottish weather. 2022.

  • Clam and Hazy

    Clam and Hazy

    The post-rain haze created some very calming conditions in Oban harbour, as evidenced here by the slow ripples, and gentle bobbing of the boats, set against a lovely summer sky. Scotland, 2022.

  • Oban Harbour

    Oban Harbour

    A 30 second long exposure of Oban Harbour, looking out front he promenade on the main road through town. Scotland, 2019.

  • Columba Hotel

    Columba Hotel

    30 Second long exposure of the edge of the Oban Harbour and the Columba Hotel. Scotland, 2019.

  • Oban Reflections

    Oban Reflections

    Another 30 second exposure of the waterfront in Oban Harbour, with the night time reflections dominated by the promenade lighting. Scotland 2019.

  • McCaig's Tower

    McCaig's Tower

    Looking distinctive lit up at night, McCaig's Tower in Oban. Scotland. 2019.

  • Argyll Sunset

    Argyll Sunset

    Sunset rays of light over the Isle of Mull, taken from Oban Harbour. 2019.

  • Oban Harbour Light

    Oban Harbour Light

    Some feint light in the sky at Oban Harbour close to sunset, 2019.

  • Oban Harbour Panorama

    Oban Harbour Panorama

    A stormy sky bears down on Oban Harbour, 2019.

  • Oban Harbour Low Tide

    Oban Harbour Low Tide

    Low tide in Oban Harbour, Scotland, 2019.

  • McCaig's Tower

    McCaig's Tower

    A very ancient feel on the walk around McCaig's Tower, Oban, Scotland, 2019.

  • Purple Heather

    Purple Heather

    The Purple Heather cruise boat slinks back into Oban Harbour having taken tourists on a ride around the seal colonies. 2019

  • Kyrene

    Kyrene

    The Kyrene fishing boat returns to Oban Harbour, Scotland, 2019.

  • Harvest Anne

    Harvest Anne

    The unglamorous industrial vessel 'Harvest Anne' rides waves into Oban Harbour, Scotland, 2019.



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