Oban, Argyll
Oban maps
Historic maps of Oban and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Oban maps
Historic map of Scotland
Illustrated Victorian map of Argyll
Oban books
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Around Glasgow Photographic Memories
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5 Oban photos appear in 2 Frith book titles. You can read extracts and browse photos from these books.
Memories of Oban
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I went to Rockfield then Oban High School. My family owned Kennedys the Bakers in the High Street. I loved going into the bakehouse for the morning rolls, on a Saturday. Then I was a Saturday girl, family business, no choice. My best friend was Alice Thompson, and I remember that long walk in all weathers to school and the fun we... [more]
Shared on 10 November 2009
I was born in Dunbeg (Dunstaffnage.
First day at the old village school, classmates, Mrs Gardiner, Miss Cowan.
Now live North Carolina, would love to hear from anyone who remembers.
Margaret
Shared on 07 August 2009
Argyll memories
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
Shared on 20 January 2007
My mum and dad took me to Scotland when I was a small boy in the 1960s. We stayed at The Whins in North Connel. Jessie the owner cooked all our meals, it was wonderful. She asked me to stay for the rest of the school holidays which I did, and every year I would go and stay with her to... [more]
Shared on 02 October 2008
The Maritime Radio service of the Post Office had medium wave radio stations at Wick (Caithness) and Port Patrick (Dumfries & Galloway). As the Minches were a very busy area for fishermen from Fleetwood and Milford Haven, it was decided to put a medium wave station in between and the initial site chosen was the airfield at North Connel. The first... [more]
Shared on 05 August 2008
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... [more]
Shared on 23 February 2008
I remember visiting the island on holiday, living with my Auntie Katie, my father's sister who had remained on the island. Her two sons, Jerry and Andy, grew garden potatoes on the hill and we would sit down to a big bowl of them in the middle of the table and have a great feed on new garden potatoes and plenty... [more]
Shared on 24 August 2009
THE SLATE ISLANDS
By Walter Deas
Some 24k (15 miles) south and west of Oban lies an area with interesting old villages, megalithic cairns,... [more]
Shared on 19 March 2008
Extracts From Oban & Argyll books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Oban, inspired by Frith photos.
Picturesque Harbours Photographic Memories
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.
This is an extract from Picturesque Harbours Photographic Memories.
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Scotland 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,... [more]
This is an extract from Scotland Photographic Memories.
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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.
This is an extract from Scotland Photographic Memories.
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