
BUSINESSES OPEN FOR OUR COMMUNITIES

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN OBAN
We are publishing this information in association with BID4OBAN ObanFM, supported by the Scotland’s Towns Partnership. Helping to provide resilience for our local business community. Many of these businesses are working under extreme pressure to bring quality products and services to the people of Oban and beyond.
Please remember to exercise caution when shopping and only shop for essential supplies. Along with our wonderful NHS staff and carers, our local food, fuel, news platforms and home supply businesses are our community champions!
We realise that many more businesses would love to be open, serving locals and visitors alike – our deepest empathy goes out to these businesses and we look forward to seeing their doors wide open when this is all over.
Please feel free to get in touch with us if you would like to feature your business, or know a business that should be included. Email adverts@obantimes.co.uk. Let’s spread the word as much as we can!
PLEASE NOTE: You should wear a face covering in an enclosed space or where you will come into contact with people outside your household or support bubble and most businesses require you to call prior to attending their stores/shop.
BANKS
Most banks and building centres have put crowd control measures in place. Please remember to wear face coverings in enclosed spaces.
BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC
Station Rd, Oban
Mon-Fri 9.30am-2pm
CLYDESDALE BANK PLC
6 Argyll Sq, Oban
Mon-Fri 10am-3pm
ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC
26 George St, Oban
Mon-Fri 10am-3pm
TSB
31-35 Airds Cr, Oban
Mon-Friday 9.30am-12.30pm/ 1.30pm-3pm
BUILDING, DIY, HOME, GARDENING & SERVICES
BUILDBASE
Lynn Road, Oban
Mon-Fri 7.30am-5pm
Sat 8am-12pm
Specializing in timbers and heavy side goods
Tel: 01631 570518
CITY PLUMBING SUPPLIES
7E Glengallan Rd, Oban
Mon-Fri 7.30am – 5pm
Sat 8am-12pm
Order by telephone or email. Bathroom showroom open by appointment.
Tel: 01631 567640
CITY ELECTRICAL FACTORS
Unit 7, Tweed Mill, Soroba Rd, Oban
Mon-Fri 7.30am-5.30pm,
Sat 8.30am-12pm
www.cef.co.uk
Tel: 01631 562362
CRAIGARD DÉCOR
Craigard Road, Oban
Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.30pm
Sat 9am-1pm
To place an order please telephone the shop
Email: antonycave@aol.com
Tel: 01631 562680
HIGHLAND FASTENERS
23 Stevenson St, Oban
Mon-Fri, 7.30am-5pm
Sat 8am-12pm
Highland Fasteners Ltd offer a comprehensive range of quality workwear and tools. We provide a wide range of corded and cordless hand and power tools, PPE, fixings, fasteners.
Tel: 01631 570584
HIRE & SUPPLIES
1 Mill Lane, Oban
Mon-Fri 7.30am-5pm
All your essential supplies & hire
Face masks and visors, viral and bacterial cleaning products, building and DIY supplies in stock
Tel: 01631 566306
HOMEBASE
Lochavullin Industrial Estate, Lochavullin Dr, Oban
Click and collect
Sun-Mon 9am-6pm
Tues-Sat 9am-8pm
www.homebase.co.uk
Tel: 0345 640 7807
KINLOCHLAICH GARDEN CENTRE
Appin
Orders for collection or delivery please call 07881 525754 or email fiona@kinlochlaich.plus.com
Plants include vegetables, fruit, compost, shrubs, rhods, azaleas, alpines, and bedding plants.
MACLEOD TV
Unit 2, McLeod Building, Lochavullin Industrial Estate, Oban
office@macleodtv.co.uk
Tel: 01631 564310
SCREWFIX
Mill Lane, Oban
Click and Collect service available
Mon-Sat, 7am-7pm (6pm Sat)
Sun 9am-4pm
www.screwfix.com
Tel: 03330 112112
WEBSTERS OF OBAN PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRE
122-124 George St, Oban
Professional Photo Centre & Digital Camera Repair, passport photos, etc..
Open by appointment
Email: obanphotographic@btconnect.com
Tel: 01631 562917
CHEMISTS AND HEALTHCARE
Try to avoid contacting your pharmacy by telephone, unless it is essential.
BOOTS THE CHEMIST, GEORGE STREET
34-38 George St, Oban
Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm
Tel: 01631 562517
BOOTS THE CHEMIST, BESIDE DOCTORS
5 Soroba Rd, Oban
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Closed 1pm-2pm for lunch
Sat 9am-1pm
Tel: 01631 564560
GORDON’S CHEMIST
16 George St, Oban
Mon-Sat 10am till 5.30pm. Closed 1pm-2pm for lunch
Tel: 01631 562053
JOHN WALLACE OPTICIANS
Argyll Square, Oban
OBAN PRACTICE-Open by appointment only. Telephone consultations also available.
We’re open, caring for your sight and hearing DURING LOCKDOWN and we have all the necessary precautions in place.
Tel: 01631 563170
SPECSAVERS
George Street, Oban
Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm
Sun 11am-4pm
Tel: 01631 567640
FUEL STATIONS & SUPPLIERS
All service stations also stock a vast range of food, wine, groceries, confectionery and newspapers.
BIRCHWOOD GARAGE
Soroba Road, Oban
Mon-Sat 6.30am-6pm
HALFWAY HOUSE
A82, Oban
Mon-Sun 7am till 7pm
HIRE & SUPPLIES
1 Mill Lane, Oban
Mon-Fri 7.30am-5pm
Stocking a wide rage of gas bottles and heating supplies
Tel: 01631 566306
OBAN FILLING STATION
Soroba Road, Oban
Mon- Sat 7am-8pm
Sun 8am-8pm
WEST HIGHLAND GAS LTD
Torrangorm Industrial Estate, Oban
Supplying Calor, industrial and medical gases, coal and wood heating products
Deliveries and collection
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Tel: 01631 564050
GARAGES
All garages are sticking to strict guidelines, please call beforehand.
ALL CARS & COMMERCIALS
1 Crannog Lane, Oban
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Tel: 01631 565555
CJ AUTO REPAIRS
Glengallan Industrial Est, Oban
Working to reduced hours, please call
Tel: 01631 566009
FIN’S PLACE
Old Mill Est/Soroba Rd, Oban
Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm
Tyres, brakes, batteries etc
Tel: 01631 566 220 or 07766 757 013
FLIT
2 Glencruitten Road, Oban
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Vehicle hire, servicing and bodyshop
Email: flit@btconnect.com
Tel: 07810391753
KWIK FIT
Market Street, Oban
Mon – Fri, 8.30am-6pm (till 5pm Sat)
Sun 10am-4pm
NHS 10% discount on tyres, servicing and batteries
Tel: 01631 566282
KERRIE’S TYRES
Quarry Rd, Oban
Mon-Sat 8.30am-5pm
Tel: 01631 570 000 / 0787 6762631
MCCONECHY’S
21 Lochside St, Oban
Mon-Sat 8am – 6pm
Email: oban@mcconechys.co.uk
Tel: 01631 570047
MUNRO’S GARAGE
2B Lochavullin Rd, Oban
Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm
Sat 9am-12pm
All vehicle servicing, repairs, MOT’s
Tel: 01631 564463 to book your vehicles in.
MORRISON MOTORS
Unit 1 Creran Marine, Barcaldine, Oban PA37 1SG
Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm
Sat 9am-2pm
Vehicle rentals for short and long term and all types of motor repairs
Tel: 07825 581171
RODDY’S GARAGE
15 Mill La, Oban
Booking ahead by telephone required.
Tel: 01631 565882
SCOTT ROBERTSON ACCIDENT REPAIRS
Quarry Road
Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm
Tel: 01631 569441
TRAILWEST
3 Mill Lane, Oban
Open as normal for repair plus new supply and hire of trailers to the agricultural industry
Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm
Tel: 01631 563638
LOCAL FRESH FOOD & DRINK SUPPLIERS
Argyll has a unique natural larder and a range of passionate artisans and suppliers to choose from. With home deliveries too!
ALBA KITCHEN GARDEN
Albany Street, Oban
Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm
Anything you need, please give us a call and if legislation allows we are happy to help if we can
Tel: 01631 563645/ 07778 003833
D WATT & SON
Railway Pier, Oban
Re-opens Tuesday 19th January
Fresh shellfish and fish daily
Tues- Sat 9am-1 pm.
Tel: 01631 562358
GO NAKED VEG ONLINE & SHOP
51 Stevenson St, Oban
A variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, milk, coffee, hand soap and cleaning products and other essentials.
Shop: Tues – Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm
For delivery: Order a week ahead if possible (up to 3 weeks)
Website: www.gonakedveg.co.uk
Tel: 01631 358200 / 07585 177444
IAIN DARLING/WYNNE BUTCHERS
4 Combie St, Oban
Mon-Sat 9am-2.30pm
Tel: 01631 567400
JACKSON BUTCHERS
George St, Oban
Tue-Sat 9am-4pm
Offering FREE home delivery available Oban, Dunbeg, Appin North , Contact shop.
Tel: 01631 562016
MILLSTONE WHOLEFOODS
15 High St, Oban
The Health Food Shop
Mon-Sat 9.15am–5.15pm
Tel: Saffron on 01631 562704 or email contact@millstonewholefoods.co.uk
TASTE OF ARGYLL
29 Combie St, Oban
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
FREE home delivery available Oban-Taynuilt. Contact shop.
Pre ordered ready meals available
Tel: 07882 226675
OBAN FOOD HUB COLLECTION @ ROCKFIELD CENTRE
19 Stevenson St, Oban
Order by midnight Tuesday for pick up Thurs 4pm-6pm at the Scout Hall
Check out the Oban Food Hub Facebook page for strict guidelines on collection and delivery.
YUWU CHINESE TAKEAWAYS
60 George St, Oban
Wed-Sun 4pm-8pm
Tel: 01631 565078
Web: www.yuwu.co.uk/take-away/
IT SERVICES
Helping you work from home
MATRIX COMPUTERS
Dunollie Road, Oban
Providing telephone and remote support to home and business customers, new and existing.
Email info@matrixcomputers.co.uk
Tel: 01631 571571
OBAN COMPUTER SERVICES
Unit 4, Mill Lane, Oban
The shop is open by appointment. Remote support available.
Tel: 01631 566561
LEGAL, PROPERTY AND INSURANCE SERVICES
ANDERSON BANKS SOLICITORS & ESTATE AGENTS
(OBAN AND BENBECULA)
Argyll Square, Oban
Open 9am-5pm
Contact us on our usual numbers for telephone appts or Skype/Facetime video calls can be arranged.
Oban Office: 01631 563158 Email: info@andersonbanks.co.uk
Benbecula office: 01870 602061 Email: uist@andersonbanks.co.uk
DM MACKINNON SOLICITORS & NOTARIES
Station Rd, Oban
Contact by telephone/email
Tel: 01631 563 014. Answering machine service
Email: info@dmmk.co.uk
JELF CLARKE THOMSON
19 Aird’s Crescent, Oban
Open for business as usual, 9am-5pm Mon to Fri.
Whether it’s the renewal of an existing policy, enquiries about new insurance arrangements, queries on cover or guidance on loss prevention and risk mitigation, we are here to help.
Tel: 01631 567675. Answering machine service
MACPHEE & PARTNERS
1st Floor, 26 George Street, Oban
Open Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm
Tel: 01631 562308
Email: law@macphee.co.uk
MORHAM & BROTCHIE
We are open while working from home
Mon-Fru 9am – 5.15pm
Tel: 01631 563 721
Email: admin@morhambro.co.uk
STEVENSON KENNEDY SOLICITORS
Linndhu House, 19 Stevenson St, Oban
Open for business as usual but our priority has to be the safety of our staff and clients.
We can still meet by appointment and at a safe distance.
Tel: 01631 562317
Email: mail@stevensonkennedy.co.uk
WYLIE & BISSET
4 High Street, Oban
Do you have a business that, through no fault of your own, finds itself confronting various pressing business problems as a direct result of the government restrictions to quell the spread of COVID-19?
CALL OUR DEDICATED HELPLINE
Tel: 0141 566 7096
NEWSAGENTS AND CONVENIENCE STORES
Most stores have put crowd control measures in place. Please remember to wear face coverings in enclosed spaces.
ALBANY STORES
Albany Street, Oban
Mon-Sun 6am-11pm
Tel: 01631 564635
SOROBA SHOP
Soroba, Oban
Mon-Thur 9am-9pm
Fri-Sat 9am-10pm
Sun 10am-9pm
Tel: 01631 562999
McCOLLS
128 George Street, Oban
Mon-Sun 7am till 8pm
Tel: 01631 569896
DUNOLLIE STORIES
Dunollie Road, Oban
Mon-Thur 10am-8pm
Fri-Sat 10am-9pm
Sun 10am-7pm
Tel: 01631 566544
HANNAH’S
5 Stevenson Street, Oban
Mon-Sat 6am-8pm
Sun 6am-6pm
Tel: 01631 566913
DUNBEG STORES
15 Jane Road, Dunbeg
Mon-Fri 7am 10pm
Sat 8am10pm
Sun 8am-9pm
Tel: 01631 566576
CONNEL VILLAGE STORE
Connel Village
Mon-Fri 6am-3pm
Sat 8am-3pm
Sun 7.30am-1pm
In store post office Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, Sat 9am-12pm
Tel: 01631 710219
THE PINK SHOP
Benderloch
Mon-Thur 7am-9pm
Fri-Sat 7am-10pm
Sun 8am-9pm
Tel: 01631 720201
BALVICAR STORES
Balvicar
Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm
Sat 9am-6pm
Sun 9.30am-2pm
Tel: 01852 300373
RESTAURANTS AND TAKEAWAYS
While sit in is not allowed, most eateries are offering a takeaway service from the door. Please call prior to arrival.
BIRCHWOOD FILLING STATION
Soroba Road, Oban
Hot filled rolls, available Mon-Sat 6.30am-2pm
Fuel and essential shopping supplies
Mon-Sat, 6.30-6.30pm
Tel: 01631 565359
BOSSARDS PATISSERIE
Gibralter Street, Oban
Open for all things takeaway. Usual menu including lots of lovely cakes
Monday- Saturday 10am – 2.30pm
Tel: 01631 564641
CORIANDER
8 Soroba Rd, Oban
Wed-Sun 5pm-9pm
Tel: 01631 570806
GEORGE STREET FISH TAKE-AWAY
George St, Oban
Open 11am-8pm daily
Fish & Chip Shop providing traditional takeaway fish and chips and old favourites.
Tel 01631 566664
KEBABISH OF OBAN
99 George St, Oban
Sun-Thur 4pm-12am
Fri-Sat 3pm-1.30am
Offering great tasting currys, Biryanis, Tandoori Sizzlers, Burgers, Kebabs, Pizzas and Popular Indian dishes.
Order online at kebabishofoban.co.uk
Tel: 01631 566885
NORIES FISH & CHIPS
88 George St, Oban
Family run takeaway – great fish and chips
7 days a week 11.30am-9.30pm
Tel: 01631 563736
OBAN FILLING STATION
Soroba Rd, Oban
Garage: Mon- Sat: 7am-8pm, Sun 8am-8pm
Food: Mon-Fri 7am-2pm, Sat 8am-12noon
Your local Londis convenience store offering a wide range of everyday essentials as well as hot filled rolls, pies and sausage rolls etc
Tel: 01631 571101
OBAN GRILLHOUSE
45 Combie St, Oban
Open 7 days, 5pm-11pm Collection or delivery
Tel: 01631 358246
PIAZZA
North Pier, Oban
Thur-Sun 5pm-8pm
Take away service for collection
We are a family friendly pizza/pasta restaurant on a pier in beautiful Oban Bay in Scotland.
Tel: 01631 563628
TASTE OF ARGYLL KITCHEN
9 Argyll St, Oban
Fri 3pm-9pm
Sat & Sun 10am-9pm
Serving field to fork and fine dine on delivery
Visit our Facebook page for more details
Tel: 07882226675
SUPERMARKETS & FOOD-HALLS
Most superstores in town are operating crowd control measures to help manage social distancing, with hand sanitiser for customer and colleague use. They are working tirelessly to restock shelves daily. Please be patient and kind.
ALDI
Lynn Rd, Oban
Mon-Sat 8am-10pm
Sunday 9am-7pm
BOOKERS CASH AND CARRY
Glenshellach Business Pk, Oban
Mon 9am-2pm
Tues-Fri 7.30am-4pm
Sat 7.30am-1pm
FARMFOODS
Dunollie Rd, Oban
Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
Sat 8am-7pm
Sun 9am-6pm
LIDL
Soroba Rd, Oban
Mon-Sat 8am-10pm
Sun 8am-8pm
MARKS AND SPENCER
Retail Park, Unit 1 Lochavullin Dr, Oban
Mon 8am-9pm
Tues-Sat 8am-8pm
Sun 9am-6pm
TESCO
Lochside, Oban
Shopping: Mon-Sat 7am-10pm, Sunday 8am-8pm
Petrol Filling Station – Mon-Sat 6am-8pm, Sun 7am-8pm
Post office – Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm, Closed Sunday
Café – Mon-Sat 8am-3pm, Sun 10am-3pm- Takeaway only
SPORT AND FITNESS
OBAN CYCLES
George Street, Oban
Shop Tue-Sat, 10am-3pm
Workshop servicing from 19th January. Book now
Email: obancycles1@gmail.com
Website: obancyclescotland.com
Follow us on Facebook
Tel: 01631 566033
TAXIS
For essential travel only
ARGYLL TAXIS
01631 565293
ETIVE TAXIS
01631 566880
LORN TAXIS
01631 564744
OBAN TAXIS
01631 564148/566676/564666
VETS AND PET SERVICES
OBAN VETERINARY SURGEONS
9B Tweedale St, Oban
Triage service initially. All enquiries by telephone to book appointments where necessary
Visit via www.obanvets.co.uk for full Covid-19 guidelines with regard to our services
Tel: 01631 562876
PETS AT HOME
Unit 3, Lochavullin Industrial Estate, Lochavullin Dr, Oban
Mon-Fri 9am- 6pm
Sat 9am-7pm
Sun 10am -5pm
CREATURE COMFORTS
9-10 Aird’s Cres, Oban
Mon-Sat 10am-2pm
Creature Comforts is your local pet shop for Oban & surrounding area. We stock feeds & accessories for all kinds of pets & wild birds.
Mail order deliveries available.
Tel: 01631 563150
USEFUL INFORMATION
HOME-START LORN
Are you finding it difficult with your children at home all day, need some adult conversation – our
volunteers are here to help
Tel: 07718 768305
HOPE KITCHEN
Hope Kitchen is now delivering/providing food assistance to people who are experiencing financial difficulty at this time. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch either via messenger or on 01631 565730 if you find yourself short of essentials.
New Hope is staffed Monday to Friday 10am-4pm. Parcels can be picked up 11am-2pm
Those who can afford to pay for food but are self-isolating and unable to get supplies, Argyll
and Bute Council has a dedicated phone line 01546 605524 to help you.
MOLEIGH RECYCLING CENTRE
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
In order to keep both staff and customers safe, please ensure you follow social distancing rules when using the site, and stay 2m apart from staff and other customers
If any sites become too busy or full, or if too much traffic is queueing, the site may need to be closed temporarily.
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ROYAL MAIL
Albany Street Sorting Office
Mon 7am-9am
Tue 8am-10am
Wed Closed
Thur-Fri 8am-10am
Sat 8am-12pm
Sun Closed
WEST COAST MOTORS
At this time the new levels will not impact on West Coast Motors service levels. Over the coming days we will endeavour to keep you updated if this changes.
For all information relating to bus travel during this pandemic please visit www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/travelling-bus
Information correct at time of printing. This page will run in the Oban Times every week for as long as necessary – printed information will be updated weekly.