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The splendid town and port of Oban.
The splendid town and port of Oban. "Gateway to the Hebrides," Argyll, Scotland.

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Trains, cars, buses,
lorries, ferries, fishing boats,
walkers, cruise ships,
tourists and day-trippers sightseeing,
locals shopping and photographers
come and go around this popular port.
Such is Oban.
Gateway to the Highlands and Islands,
this key ferry port hustles and bustles
but doesn’t seem to rush.
Nearby, even an airfield allows small plane visits.
The small fishing port grew because of the employment of a brewery.
A bigger fishing port grew because of the coming of the railway bringing wealthy Victorians with a fascination for the wild, remote, romantic scenery.
This largely Victorian community grew to serve the tourists, as it still does.
Thousands visit as a link to other places.
But if you linger, Oban has a wonderful charm of its own
and vistas to the islands that are spectacular, especially at sunset.

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Taken on: August 2, 2016
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Focal Length: 50mm
ISO: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
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Metering Mode: Multi-segment
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The splendid town and port of Oban.

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