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Oban

(ō`bən), town (1991 pop. 8,000), Argyll and Bute, W Scotland, on the Firth of Lorn. A port and seaside resort, its circular bay makes a fine yacht basin. Highland Games are held there each September. Near the ruins of Dunollie Castle, a 12th-century fortress, is a huge rock called the Dog Stone, to which the Gaelic hero Fingal is said to have chained his giant dog Bran.

Oban

a small port and resort in W Scotland, in Argyll and Bute on the Firth of Lorne. Pop.: 8120 (2001)

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But the real charm of Oban lies in the fact that it is so much more than a bland resort.

Capital port of call; JOHN FERGUSON As the gateway to the islands, Oban is a Highland town that promises more beyond its shores but is an interesting place to visit in its own right

A spokesperson said: "The two events in Oban are quite separate and aimed at different audiences."

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"All the unrest and uncertainty forced some companies based in Oban Road to relocate, which caused a loss of jobs," he said.

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It was sumptuously decorated with huge rooms offering fantastic views over the town of Oban to Mull and beyond.

HOLIDAYS: Loch and learn; Why bother jetting off to the other side of the world when there are stunning beaches and great scenery in Scotland

Our hosts at the Oban Caledonian Hotel were similarly confident in their claims.

Travel: The jewel of the Highlands; It's all too easy to forget that Britain boasts some of the best scenery in the world. KEITH GREGSON visits the Scottish town of Oban where the welcome is as warm as the local whisky

Their 21ft creel boat, the Kirsteen Anne, had been due to return to Oban Bay by 4pm and the man had last heard from his son just before 2pm, when he received a text message.

Little hope of finding missing fisherman alive, say police

But Clyde Coastguard said the father had last heard from the boat, based in Oban Bay, in a text message just before 2pm.

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uk or by calling into Oban Whisky and Fine Wines on Stafford Street.

Oban to host show of whisky and gin; CELEBRATION

Fixtures: Strathaven RFC vWigtownshire RFC, Cumbernauld RFC v Helensburgh RFC, Bishopton RFC v Millbrae RFC, Uddingston v Loch Lomond, Lenzie RFC v Clydebank, Paisley RFC v Oban Lorne.

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Last weekend, Oban took part in the UIM F1 H2O Grand Prix at London's Royal Victoria Docks, competing alongside top international racers including Shaun Torrente, Philippe Chiappe and Marit Stromoy.

making waves; 12-year-old powerboat girl Oban is sport's rising star

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What's the deal: A beautiful property set above Oban town centre, with impressive sea views.