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Attractive study location

Studying in Oban offers some great leisure choices, especially for lovers of the great outdoors.

Diving, sailing, kayaking, mountain biking, hill walking – the Oban area offers an adventure playground right on the doorstep.

Exciting marine education opportunities

There are more than 100 marine related businesses operating within a 20 mile radius of Oban, and many more throughout the region, which have specific skill requirements. There is great potential to expand Oban’s marine training offering through the development of new facilities and courses.

Excellence in performing arts

Oban has so much to offer from a School of Traditional Music, to recording facilities and live music venues.  We also have internationally renowned experiences such as Oban Live generating over £1m of visitor spend in the area. We have a wealth of opportunities in performing arts in Oban.

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View from a kayak
Windsurfer at Tiree
SAMS research vessels
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Pipers at SAMS
Students in graduation gowns
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Three students outside college
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