Oban in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Burg of Oban
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 27, 2018
1. The Burg of Oban Marker
The Burgh of Oban
Established by
Charter of resignation novodamus
and erection under the Great Seal -17th July 1811
Bicentenary commemoration -12th July 2011
The Princess Royal unveiled this commemorative plaque
at the behest of the people of Oban
Mairidh seann chuimhneachain's d ςchasan ωr
(old memories and new hopes will endure)
Erected 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. 56° 24.76′ N, 5° 28.416′ W. Marker is in Oban, Scotland, in Argyll and Bute. It is at the intersection of Station Road and Shore Street, on the right when traveling south on Station Road. Located on the Station Square Clock Tower. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oban, Scotland PA34 4NT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Scotland’s Argyll & the Isles. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, on the Celtic Fringe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Homecoming Scotland (here, next to this marker); Robert Barbour McKelvie, M.D. (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Royal Visit to Oban (about 120 meters away); The Water of Life (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); McCaigs Tower (approx. half a kilometer away); Dunstaffnage Castle (approx. 5.2 kilometers away); A Hidden Haven (approx. 5.2 kilometers away); Watching, Waiting and Warning (approx. 5.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oban.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 27, 2018
2. The Burg of Oban Marker - Station Square Clock Tower
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 27, 2018
3. Station Square Clock Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
