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Hotel Tour

The history of the Hotel is fascinating. Completed around 1882 with the arrival of the West Highland Railway in Oban. The Hotel was originally known as The Station Hotel and was owned by the Campbell family who retained ownership until the 1950's. During the Second World War the Hotel was requisitioned by the Royal Navy as their base in the town. Oban was a major base for transatlantic Convoys, a large RAF base was established at Connel in association with this and Oban was also the base for the famous Flying Boats. At the same time as the Hotel was built the Royal Highland Yacht Club was established and the Hotel continues to be the base for this regatta. During the 60's the building was renamed as The Caledonian Hotel and at this time was one of the first Hotels in the Highlands to boast "a motorised lift and central heating".

In 2002 was closed for major and now offers stylish, contemporary comfort and service. The hotel has 59 bedrooms, many with fine views over Oban Bay to the mountains of Mull and Ardgour.

Renowned as "the gateway to Argyll and The Isles", Oban is an ideal base for the visitor. No less than 10 islands are within easy reach for a day trip, including larger islands like Mull, with beaches and a host of attractions, and Iona through to smaller Islands with private boat trips available.

Other major attractions include the 12 gardens that make up the Glorious Gardens of Argyll - many of which such as Arduaine and Crarae are world famous for their collections.