Oban War and Peace Museum

Submitted by Owen McCafferty on Wed, 2010-01-06

Down near North Pier housed in the former Oban Times building next to the Art Deco Regent Hotel on the Esplanade is Oban’s War and Peace Museum.

In particular exhibits illustrate the strategic role Oban had in the Second World War when Oban Bay was home to Flying Boats.

A mixed collection of photos and memorabilia depicting Oban’s history. There is information on the fishing and ferry industry, local sport including Shinty,the first Transatlantic cable and many other fascinating aspects of the town.

You can find out about the fishing and maritime industries, the railways, road transport, and the strategic role played by Oban during the war years when the town was home to Australian, Canadian and US aircrew and RAF Flying Boats operated from the bay. The involvement of local men and women in WWII is also recalled as are the other Services who operated in the area at that time.

Local sports such as Shinty are featured and displays tell the story of the first transatlantic telephone cable link, the operations of the Northern Lighthouse Board, our local emergency services, the construction of McCaig’s Tower and the history of the museum itself.

A museum also operates within Oban Distillery, just behind the main seafront. The distillation of whisky in Oban predates the town: whisky has been produced on the site since 1794.

Image: Oban war and piece Museum outlook

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1 Visitor Info
- 1.1 Opening Times
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Visitor Info

Opening Times

March – April, October – November: 10.00 to 16.00 hrs daily including Sunday
May, June, July, August, September: 10.00 to 18.00 hrs Monday to Saturday, 10.00 to 16.00 hrs Sunday
July, August, September: 19.00 to 21.00 hrs Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday only