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What's On

What's on

There's loads to see and do in and around Oban - check out our Top 10. Plus there are always events on throughout the surrounding area: see below for a taster of what's on in the near future. We'll be more than happy to help you out if you want to find out more - just ask!

Special offer: if you are going to one of the events listed below, tell us when you book and you'll receive a 10% discount off your Backpackers accommodation when you stay for 2 nights or more. Applies to telephone bookings only.

Thro' Aug/September	Going to Iona? Let us take you there (and back) on a day trip from Oban with our very own Oban Backpacker Tours. Ask at Reception for next tours.
Daily	Oban Backpacker Tours - our very own fun day trips to around Oban, the Slate Islands and Glen Coe. Ask at Reception for next tours.
25 Aug	Concert: Blazin Fiddles, Skipinnish Ceilidh House.
26 Aug	Oban Highland Games - Argyllshire Gathering with traditional piping, dancing competitions, athletics, heavy throwing events. Food and drink stalls. www.obangames.com
26/27 Aug	Concerts: Gunna Sound (26th) and North Sea Gas (27th), Skipinnish Ceilidh House.
thro' August	Sealife Adventures wildlife and Corryvrechan whirlpool boat trips. From Seil, various dates and times.
thro' August/mid September	Backpackers' Dance Night at Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Thursday nights from 8pm at Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Oban. Reduced ticket price for Oban Backpackers - see info at the hostel
thro' August/mid September	Scottish Music Show on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights 8-10pm at Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Oban.
thro' August	Friday and Saturday nights are live music nights at Markie Dan's in Oban. 9pm. Ask at Reception for directions.
2 Sept	Lorn local producers market, Kintaline Farm, Benderloch,10am-3pm. Fresh, local foods and crafts in beautiful country/coastal setting.
4 Sept	Oban Sea Kayak Race around Kerrera - take part in this charity race or enjoy watching from the North Pier - a fun day out whichever! www.obanseakayakrace.org.
4 Sept	Dalmally Show - agricultural show with lots to see.
10 Sept	Concert: Skerryvore at Corran Halls, Oban. Described by the Daily Record as "the hottest new Celtic rockers on the block"
11 Sept	Concert: Blueflint (Banjo band) at Easdale Island Hall. www.easdale.org
16 Sept	Lorn local producers market, Kintaline Farm, Benderloch,10am-3pm. Fresh, local foods and crafts in beautiful country/coastal setting.
16 Sept	Concert: Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain at Skipinnish Ceilidh House.
17-19 Sept	Black Bottle Islay Jazz Festival, Isle of Islay. www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk
26 Sept	World Stone Skimming Championship, Easdale Island, near Oban. www.stoneskimming.com

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