Oban/Dunstaffnage : Profile

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Oban Harbour Master
North Pier
Tel:+44(0)1631 562892, VHF Channel 12

Docking

There is no marina at Oban itself. Oban Marina is, in fact, on the opposite shore across Kerrera Sound. The marina at Dunstaffnage is just 4NM away, NE of the town.

There are visitors' moorings off the town and at Ardantrive, across Kerrera Sound. The latter are more sheltered in strong SW/NW winds.

The "landing" near visitors' buoys (5deg29'.1W) is a substantial pontoon. (For 30 mins £2 charge or free if on a buoy) (Sept 2010).

There are anchorages at Brandystone, Gallanachbeg, Horseshoe Bay, Little Horseshoe Bay and at Dunstaffnage.

Following lobbying by World Cruising Club and local yachtsmen, CalMac, the operators of the Railway Pier in Oban, have agreed to introduce a reduced short stay tariff. The Railway Pier is normally very congested with fishing boats but there is an area kept free for refuelling (diesel only) behind the new CalMac ro-ro extension to the pier.

Short Stay: Pleasure craft requiring a short stay visit to a maximum of 4 hours between 08:00 and 18:00 will be subject to a nominal charge of £5.00, irrespective of length of vessel. (Non commercial activity only.)

Last updated April 2010.

Craobh Haven Marina
By Lochgilphead, , Argyll PA31 8UA, Scotland
Tel:+44(0)1852 500222, Fax:+44(0)1852 500252, VHF Channel 80
craobhmarina@talk21.com.co.uk
South of Oban 056deg 1290NN x 005deg 33.35W Stunning natural harbour, deep water berting. 250 berths. 24hor al tides access. 30 ton hoist. Gas and diesel. Full boatyard facilities. Laundry, chandlery and general store.

Creran Moorings
Barcaldine, Loch Creran, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1SG
Tel:+44 (0)1631 720265
jock@creran-moorings.demon.co.uk
Swinging moorings. Loading pontoon, water, toilets and showers available. Unsure at present if any are available to visitors.

Dunstaffnage Marina
Dunbeg, near Oban, Argyll,, PA37 1PX
Tel:+44 (0)1631 566 555 - 08456 40 40 50, Fax:+44 (0)1631 571 044, VHF Channel 80
lizzy@dunstaffnage.sol.co.uk
3 miles north Oban Dunstaffnage Marina is located on shores of Dunstaffnage Bay. 200 full serviced berths - for berth allocation Ch37(M1) or telephone 08456 40 40 50. Fuel (diesel only), water, electricity, 8 ton boat hoist, mast crane, chandlery, sailmaker, restaurant and bar.

Melfort Pier and Harbour
Kilmelford, Nr Oban, , Argyll
Tel:+44(0)1852 200333, Fax:+44(0)1852 200329, VHF Channel 80
melharbour@aol.com
Situated on shores of Loch Melfort, 16 miles south of Oban. Showers/laundry/water/electric but fuel available at neighbouring Kilmelford Yacht Haven. WiFi Hotspot

Oban Marina
Ardentrive Bay, Isle of Kerrera, Argyll PA 34 4SX
Tel:+44 (0)1631 565 333, Fax:+44 (0)1631 565 888, VHF Channel 80 "Oban Marina"
info@obanmarina.com
On Isle of Kerrera (less than mile from Oban) 100 pontoon berths/30 swinging moorings. All facilities, fuel berth, laundry, small chandlery, WiFi, restaurant and bar. Boatyard with 50 ton boat hoist. Complimentary shuttle to/from Oban every hour. All tide access. Seaplane dock with services to Glasgow and other destinations.

The Pierhouse Hotel Moorings
Port Appin, by Oban, Argyll, PA34 5UL
Tel:+44(0)1631 730302, Fax:+44(0)1631 730400
reservations@pierhousehotel.co.uk
Situated on Loch Linnhe, just 10 sea miles (20 by road) north of Oban.