2016

NM8530 : Oban viewed from Rockfield Road - April 2016 (1)

taken 8 years ago, near to Oban, Argyll And Bute, Scotland

This is 1 of 146 images, with title starting with Oban in this square
Oban viewed from Rockfield Road - April 2016 (1)
Oban viewed from Rockfield Road - April 2016 (1)
Prominent in this view are the red clock-tower on the North Pier (see: NM8530 : North Pier clock tower, Oban (March 2016), the Argyll Mansions (see: NM8530 : Argyll Mansions, 42-46 George Street, Oban (April 2016) (1)) and the chimney at Oban Distillery (see: NM8530 : Oban Distillery and McCaig's Monument).
Listed Buildings - Oban :: NM8529

A sleeping fishing village until the coming of steamships and the railway, Oban developed rapidly in the late 19th Century. Although much has been lost in recent years, and some historic buildings remain under threat, Oban can still boast a significant number of Category A, B and C listed buildings.
This Shared Description is intended to cover current, future and demolished listed structures.
A general history of the town can be found at the Oban Information web site: LinkExternal link
A list of Oban’s listed buildings can be found at British Listed Buildings under “Listed Buildings in Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland” at: LinkExternal link
An explanation of listed building categories in Scotland may be found: LinkExternal link


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NM8530, 1129 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
The Carlisle Kid   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 27 April, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 28 April, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NM 857 301 [100m precision]
WGS84: 56:24.8784N 5:28.4817W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NM 861 300
View Direction
West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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