The History of Oban

Oban derives it's name from "an t-Òban" which in Scottish Gaelic means "The Little Bay".

During The Second World War, Oban was a bustling port used by merchant & Royal Navy ships. The port played a big role during the war itself but today there is only one surviving air raid shelter in the centre of Oban.

The port was also important during the Cold War due to the first Transatlantic Telephone Cable coming ashore at Gallanach Bay. This carried the direct "Hot Line" between the US & USSR Presidents.

Today Oban is a thriving community and specialised tourist attraction with an array of vistors passing through
every year.