Oban
Oban maps (1 available)
Map of Argyll
Beautifully hand-drawn and coloured, dating from around 1840
Oban books (5 available)
- 45 photos on Oban appear in 4 Frith books - View photos of Oban
- Read extracts and see photos from these books on Oban and Argyll
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Cnocaruan
The photograph shows our house in the foreground, originally built in 1890 and has a self-catering extension added on to make the most of the spectacular Falls of Lora. The photos I am looking for are of Connel Bridge under construction. If you do or know of a web page please email cnocaruan@aol.com
A memory of Connel Ferry contributed by gabriella mckenzie
bonawe ferry crossing
I lived in Bonawe from 1947-1956. My dad worked in Bonawe Quarries. We left in 1956 to live in Glasgow. I have lived in Yorkshire for over 30 years now but I love to go back to Bonawe. My last visit was 2007, it has changed but I still have my memories. I think the chap who ran the ferry was called "deucher". I am sorry if I have got that wrong. I remember the village store putting a working train set in the shop window at Christmas. I can still see the school, Ardchattan Primary, one classroom and one teacher for all the pupils. We used to cross Loch Etive from Bonawe to Taynuilt by rowing boat for a ...read more here
A memory of Taynuilt contributed by christine mcphie
The Slate Islands : Easdale.
THE SLATE ISLANDS
By Walter Deas
Some 24k (15 miles) south and west of Oban lies an area with interesting old villages, megalithic cairns, Iron Age forts, standing stones and castles. One heads south on the Oban - Lochgilphead Road, leaving this road at Kilninver, eventually reaching the Clachan Bridge. It is well known as the Atlantic Bridge as it actually crosses the Atlantic, which flows, between Argyll and Seil Island.
The site was selected as early as 1787, and John Stevenson ...read more here
A memory of contributed by Walter Deas
Boat,s bats and millions of rhododendrons
Carrick Castle WAS my childhood. we lived in Glasgow and most weekends my dad would either drive us up - I was usually car sick on the windy twisty bumpy roads - or we'd sail up in the boat from Bowling. That was the best way cos then my sister and brothers could take the speedboat over to "our" island -no wonder I was obsessed with the Famous Five and Kirrin Island!
One evening we were "attacked" (according to my mother) by bats - there were about 3 teeny wee pipistrelles if memory serves - tho my mum was convinced they were vampires and freaked us all out by screaming like a banshee! We used to stay at Hazel Cottage ...read more here
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Extracts From Oban & Argyll books
With surrounding hills dominating the skyline, and substantial granite buildings, this view becomes immediately identifiable as Scotland. A boat under way gradually builds up speed, whilst a paddle steamer lies off North Pier. The turret of McCaig’s folly is clearly visible amongst the trees and surrounding buildings.
An extract from from"Picturesque Harbours Photographic Memories".
Fishing and agriculture played an important part in the economy of the area, but it was the opening up of the Western Highlands to tourism that gave the town the boost it so desperately needed. On the right is the Caledonian Hotel, one of a number of hotels in the town. The Great Western and the Alexandria were the most expensive, and the Marine was well spoken of. There were three temperance hotels, one of which can be seen next to the King’s Arms.
An extract from from"Scotland Photographic Memories".
The legendary Fingal is said to have tied his dog Bran to the stone. In the distance is the ruined McDougall fortress of Dunollie Castle, which overlooks the Firth of Lorne.
An extract from from"Scotland Photographic Memories".
Dunstaffnage belongs to the period when a determined effort was being made to extend royal power. The original fortress was to be used as a forward base for an assault against the Norse-controlled Hebrides. It was equipped with a high curtain wall 10 ft thick and round towers.
An extract from from"Scottish Castles".
Situated on the northern outskirts of Oban, Dunollie was a MacDougal fortress in the 11th century. The castle’s defences are enhanced by sea on three sides. It was besieged in 1647 and again in 1715; on the latter occasion it was held by the chieftain’s wife against the Argyll Militia.
An extract from from"Scottish Castles".