OBAN, one of Argyll’s most popular tourist destinations on the west coast of Scotland, is set to entertain visitors at this year’s Hogmanay celebrations.
From ceilidhs to bonfires, there will be plenty of Argyll spirit in the air.
So, here’s a handful of what’s on:
Venue: O’Donnells Irish Pub & Paparazzi Café Bar (NEW!)
Address: Breadalbane Street, town centre, Oban.
Event: Hogmanay Party
Date and Time: 31st December – 8pm to 2am
Details: Two floors of live music and entertainment with popular local rock band, Chunks, at O’Donnells Irish Pub and DJ Johnny at the brand-new Paparazzi café bar upstairs. Over 18s only. Tickets £5 in advance, £7 at the door. (Advanced booking is advised).
Contact: Elaine or Ruari: Tel: 07770 931 967 Email: holidaysinoban@aol.com; Web: www.holidaysinoban.com
Accommodation: Victoria Villas, St Annes Guest House, Arbour Guest House & Victoria Guest House. Guests each receive a free Hogmanay Party and New Year’s Day party ticket. Accommodation prices start at £25 per person. Contact Elaine or Ruari above.
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Venue: The Barn Bar
Address: Lerags Glen, by Oban
Event: Hogmanay Party
Date and Times: 31st December. Hogmanay Dinner from 7pm (booking required). Live music from 10pm. Open until 3am
Details: Enjoy a four-course Hogmanay dinner (£30 per head) followed by live Scottish music from popular band, Brass Monkeys. A bonfire and fireworks will bring in the New Year (weather permitting). The Barn has a wonderful house party atmosphere with locals and returning guests. Free entry. Over 14s only after 8pm.
Contact: Tel 01631 571313 Email: aleach1985@googlemail.com Web: www.myspace.com/barnbar
Accommodation: Cologin Country Chalets and Lodges – The Barn Country Inn, Lerags Glen, Kilbride, Oban, PS34 4SE. Open throughout the Festive Season. Book a chalet, lodge or private house at Cologin and join in the Hogmanay celebrations at The Barn Country Inn on site (priority table bookings for residents). Child and pet friendly accommodation. Tel: 01631 564501 Fax 01631 566925 Email: info@cologin.co.uk Web: www.cologin.co.uk
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Venue: The Oyster Inn
Address: Connel by Oban
Event: Hogmanay Dinner and Ceilidh
Date and Time: 31st December. Dinner from 7.30pm (including sparkling reception). Ceilidh starts at 9.30pm.
Details: Enjoy a sparkling reception at 7.30pm. Be escorted into dinner at 8pm by a traditional Scottish piper for a set four course Taste of Scotland extravaganza which celebrates the local produce available to an experienced kitchen brigade. Dance the night away from 9.30pm to music performed by a Scottish ceilidh band and bring in the New Year with a live piper. Tickets: Ceilidh £10 per person. Dinner and Ceilidh £30 per person
Contact: Tel: 01631 710 666 Email: stay@oysterinn.co.uk Web: www.oysterinn.co.uk
Accommodation: Fantastic three-night Oyster Inn Hogmanay packages are available and include a visit to Oban Distillery, evening entertainment and excellent dining across the three days. The three-day breaks run from Wednesday 30th December until 1st January. New Year accommodation prices (30th Dec to 1st Jan) start from £69 per person. For further details visit www.oysterinn.co.uk
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Venue: Oban Steakhouse
Address: Rowantree Hotel, George Street, Oban
Event: Hogmanay
Details: Restaurant open normal hours with live entertainment from 10pm. Free entry.
Contact: Tel: 01631 565 071
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Venue: Galley of Lorne Inn
Address: Ardfern, by Lochgilphead (20 miles south of Oban)
Event: Hogmanay Dinner and Dance
Date and Time: 31st December – 7pm for 7.30pm start
Details: Enjoy a three-course dinner followed by dancing until the wee small hours with the Neil Diamond Tribute Act (Scottish music and disco included). Tickets £27.50 per person. Advance booking essential. Free entry after 10pm.
Contact: Tel: 01852 500 284 Email: enquiries@galleyoflorne.co.uk Web: www.galleyoflorne.co.uk
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Venue: Markie Dans
Address: 1 Victoria Crescent, Esplanade, Town Centre, Oban (Just across from the Corran Halls)
Event: New Year at Markie Dans
Date and Times: 31st Dec, 1st & 2nd Jan. Food served 12pm to 9pm. Live music from 10pm.
Details: Cosy traditional local bar where a friendly atmosphere and good banter is guaranteed. Serving pub food every day throughout the festive season from 12pm to 9pm. (Kitchen closed Christmas Day).
Hogmanay: Live music in the bar from 10pm with Irish Folk Band Crooked Reel – open till 2am.
1st January: Live music in the bar from 7pm with Tim O Connor and 10pm with Irish Folk Band Crooked Reel – open till 2am.
2nd January: Live music in the bar from 7pm with Tim O Connor and 10pm with Scottish Artist Sandra Macbeth – open till 1am. Free entry.
Contact: Tel: 01631 566040 Email: enquiries@corranhouseoban.co.uk
Accommodation: Corran House Hotel is offering ten per cent off all bookings over the festive period. For more information visit www.corranhouseoban.co.uk
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Venue: Skipinnish Ceilidh House
Address: 34-38 George Street, Town Centre, Oban
Event: New Year’s Day Party
Date and Time: 1st January, from 10pm
Details: Skipinnish are continuing the Hogmanay celebrations with a New Year’s Day Party featuring ceilidh music from Skipinnish Ceilidh Band, party DJs and others. Tickets £10 (for 18+ only).
Contact: Ticket booking line: 0844 395 4000 Email: info@skipinnish.com Web: www.skipinnish.com
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HOTEL EVENTS AND OFFERS
Venue: Knipoch Hotel
Address: Knipoch, Oban
Event: Hogmanay Packages and Party (for hotel residents only)
Date: 29th Dec to 3rd Jan
Details: The country house hotel, six miles south of Oban, is offering special Hogmanay packages to celebrate the New Year. The Hogmanay Party, included in the package, includes a champagne reception, a free celebratory drink at the bells and entertainment from a live Scottish ceilidh band. Packages also include a delicious light lunch on New Year’s Day. Dinner, bed and breakfast packages start from £299 per person (two nights dinner, bed and breakfast). The special offer runs from 29th December to 3rd January.
Contact: Tel: 01852 316251 Fax: 01852 316249 Web: www.knipochhotel.co.uk
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Venue: Barcaldine House
Address: Barcaldine, by Oban
Event: Hogmanay Extravaganza
Date: 31st December 2009 – 3rd January 2010
Details: Celebrate Hogmanay at Barcaldine House. In the evening, enjoy canapés by the fire followed by a late traditional supper, before bringing in the bells with a dram and evening entertainment into the wee small hours. Kick off 2010 with a buffet breakfast and spend the day exploring the many walks on the doorstep, relax next to roaring log fires or enjoy a game in the vaulted billiard’s room. In the afternoon the head chef, Craig Ferguson, will create a Ne’er Day Feast featuring local game and seasonal produce. Three nights £995 per room (based on two sharing) If you would like to extend your stay, additional nights can be accommodated at £95 per person per night DBB.
Contact: Tel: 01631 720219 Email: enquiries@barcaldinehouse.co.uk Web: www.barcaldinehouse.co.uk
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Activity: Sealife Adventures
Address: Oban
Details: Whale watching, wildlife and whirlpool boat trips in Argyll, Scotland. Available across the festive season.
Contact: Tel 01631 571010 (office hours) 01852 300203 (evenings and weekends) Email: info@sealife-adventures.com Web: www.sealife-adventures.com
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Activity/Travel: Coastal Connection
Address: Oban
Details: Will be available for running a fast boat ferry service from Craignure, Mull to/from Oban on the 25th of December and the 1st of January as there are no ferries running. The boat/s are running throughout December for trips and private charters. Coastal Connection are also offering gift vouchers. Ideal for those hard to buy for at Christmas.
Contact: Tel: 01631 565 833 (mobile 0791 961 5210 – 24/7) Email: coastal-connection@live.co.uk Web: www.coastal-connection.co.uk
For more information on Oban please visit www.oban.org.uk If you are an Oban Hogmanay Street Party ticket holder, please be advised that this event has now been cancelled but Donnie Munro and Skerryvore will be playing at venues in Oban on Hogmanay.
Please visit www.obanhogmanay.co.uk for further details on how to exchange or refund your tickets.
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www.oban.org.uk
Notes to editor:
Travelling to Oban:
Oban is closer than you think….!
- By Car: Oban is easily reached from Central Scotland by taking the A82 which skirts the west side of Loch Lomond. Around three hours from Edinburgh or Glasgow. Two hours from Stirling.
- By Rail: By rail, the journey takes you along the world-famous West Highland Line, from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban.
For full details on where to stay, what to do and see, please visit www.oban.org.uk
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