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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Although Scotland is considered to be a fairly safe country, all people...
Last edited: 17 July 2006
History 
A small tourist town located in Agyll and Bute, Scotland, Oban's beautiful...
Last edited: 17 August 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The Oban Tourism Information Center, the official tourism office of Oban...
Last edited: 11 July 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Being located on Scotland's west coast, Oban has the benefit of being near the...
Last edited: 11 July 2006
More Tourist Board Information 
VisitScotland, the national tourism agency for Scotland, offers a wide range of...
Last edited: 19 January 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Oban is easily reached from either Glasgow International Airport or Edinburgh...
Last edited: 11 July 2006
Getting Around 
Getting around Orban is possible in several different ways.  Many visitors...
Last edited: 11 July 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Oban is a popular vacation destination for families, and because of this, the...
Last edited: 21 August 2009
Museums & Attractions 
The Oban War and Peace Museum was opened in 1995, beginning as a temporary...
Last edited: 11 July 2006
Shopping 
Oban offers visitors all sorts of shopping opportunities from the inexpensive...
Last edited: 11 July 2006
Sports & Activities 
Oban is full of sports activities for visitors to enjoy.  Because of its...
Last edited: 17 June 2008
McCaig's Tower 
Fantastic Victorian architecture is everywhere in Oban.  From the  fantastic...
Last edited: 26 March 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
Nories takeaway in George Street, Oban.  At lunchtimes they do a deal, for...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
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Inside United Kingdom: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency The currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (£).  In...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Crossing the Border 
Land Border: The United Kingdom has just one land border, located in the...
Last edited: 15 December 2008
Emergencies 
The Emergency Numbers in the UK are 999 or 112. The operator will ask which...
Last edited: 09 April 2009
Important Phrases 
The first thing that visitors from outside of the United Kingdom...
Last edited: 31 December 2009
Telephones 
General phone numbers have 01, 02 or 03 prefixes, for example 020 8594 0000 or...
Last edited: 31 December 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping is not expected in the UK, in the way it is in the United...
Last edited: 12 November 2009
Air Travel - Hand Luggage Restrictions 
From 6th November 2006 until further notice, strict rules regarding liquids...
Last edited: 20 June 2008
Car Rental UK 
In all cases, for hiring a car you will need a valid credit card, preferably...
Last edited: 26 November 2009
Driving tips for visitors 
1. Speed Limits Most speed limits are indicated by a figure in black on a...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Eating out 
If you Google for "eating out in Britain" you'll find lots of tourism promotion...
Last edited: 28 December 2006
Learner Drivers - Minimum Ages And Rules 
Before you learn to drive or ride a new vehicle make sure you know about the...
Last edited: 21 November 2007
Motorway Service Areas 
Motorway Service Areas are leased out to various operators, mostly companies...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
Postal Services 
The UK postal service is known as Royal Mail. Royal Mail Group Ltd is the...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
The Magic Roundabout 
So, you've planned to visit the UK, do a bit of driving while you're here and...
Last edited: 14 December 2007
Tips on Gestures and Language 
For the Dutch: Tapping the side of the forehead in the UK means you are stupid...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Train Travel 
The United Kingdom's railway network is the oldest in the world, having existed...
Last edited: 31 December 2009
Traveling with Children 
Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Hobbit...
Last edited: 10 May 2008
Under Your Own Steam: Without A Car 
Some people find that travelling without a car in the UK is simple.  All you...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
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