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We know, geography isn't everyone's forte. If you only have a vague idea of where Oban sits on a map, you'd be wise to research its location before you go!

If you need a little help getting your bearings, Edinburgh, the national capital, is 95 miles (153 kilometers) to the east. Additionally, Fort William is 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the north.

At the most recent count, the population of this part of Argyll and Bute was 8,000.

Places to visit in Oban

Check the service times at St. John's Cathedral. While you're there, take a moment to sit in the pews and reflect and reconnect with your spiritual side. Need some more options? If you're curious to see how the best spirits are distilled, get a tour around Oban Distillery. And obviously, you'll need to taste the finished product for yourself! But there's more. Looming large in the skyline, McCaig's Tower is hard to miss. Stand under it, look up and gaze at this remarkable old structure.

Where do you fly into for Oban?

Pull on your headphones and watch a couple of in-flight films. In no time, you'll hit the tarmac at Glasgow International Airport (GLA). It's about 55 miles (89 kilometers) to the southeast from central Oban.