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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PA34 postcode district.

County or areaArgyll and Bute
Postcode districtPA34
Telephone code01631
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 44 min4:31 am – 10:15 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 52 min8:54 am – 3:45 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,622 residentsin the Oban South census areaMedian age 43.62,728 households56% of homes owner-occupied31% owned outright31% social rented, 12% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting3.1% unemployment rate65% of adults are economically active, 2,925 in work, 23% retiredMain industries: health and social work 13%, retail and wholesale 13%, hospitality 11%Getting to work: 26% work from home, 51% go by car, 3% take public transport, 19% walk or cycle84% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages26% of adults hold a degree or higher19% have no qualifications, 11% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 95%, other languages 5%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 18°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 2°C2,053 mm of rain a year, 75 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January30 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 7°CJFebruary: 2 to 7°CFMarch: 3 to 9°CMApril: 4 to 11°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 17°CJJuly: 11 to 18°CJAugust: 11 to 18°CASeptember: 9 to 16°CSOctober: 7 to 12°CONovember: 4 to 9°CNDecember: 2 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksLochan a' Bhuilg Bhithlake · 1.0 miBeinn Mholachmountain · 2.1 miLoch Gleann a' Bhearraidhlake · 1.3 miAn Obbay · under a mileOban Baybay · 1.2 miCarn Breagachmountain · 2.7 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesGlencruitten Golf Coursegolf course · under a mile · 52 haDungallan Parkspark · 1.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes163 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197029 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Aug 201732 mi away, Moidart, HighlandMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 28 Jul 202639 mi away, Spean Bridge, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 2.1 · PM2.5 3.7 · PM10 5.7 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband4.4% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband98% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)2,952 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation32 m105 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 2 to 154 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalLorn & Islands Hospitalunder a mileGP surgeryLorn Medical Centreunder a milePharmacyM&D Green Dispensing Chemist LTD2 pharmacies within 2 miles1.0 miDentistOban Dental Access Centreunder a mileSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
SchoolsWithin 2 mi5 schools4 primary, 1 secondaryPrimaryRockfield Primary Schoolright herePrimarySt Columba's Primary Schoolright hereSecondaryOban High Schoolunder a mileSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportOban Airport OBN5.2 miMajor airportGlasgow Airport GLA54 miRailway stationObanunder a mileBus stationBus StationObanunder a mileFerryOban Ferry Terminalunder a mileBus stops60 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PA34 postcode district.


14 Pubs in Soroba in 2 categories

 

 

42 Restaurants in Soroba in 10 categories

 

 

Banks

Banks in Soroba

 

 

Hotels

Hotels in Soroba

 

 

48 Shops in Soroba in 13 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

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26 Takeaways in Soroba in 5 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Soroba

 

 

6 Health and beauty in Soroba in 5 categories

 

 

41 Home improvement in Soroba in 10 categories

 

 

18 Attractions in Soroba in 7 categories

 

 

13 Property services in Soroba in 5 categories

 

 

17 Education in Soroba in 6 categories

 

 

2 Business services in Soroba in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Soroba

  • Oban Inn - Oban

    Stafford Street, Oban, PA34 5NJ

    1.1 miles away

    5 star reviewIt was a superb pub, why it's closed is beyond me. Currently closed and boarded up Jan 2012 Maybe greedy ...

 

Top restaurants in Soroba

  • Nories - Oban

    Fast Food Restaurant

    86 George Street, Oban, PA34 5NN

    1.1 miles away

    5 star reviewstop in Norris today ( 12/09/15 ) was the best fish and chips me and my wife have ever had. ...

  • Mctavish S Kitchens (Oban) - Oban

    34-38 George Street, Oban, PA34 5NL

    1 miles away

    5 star reviewI'm trying to find an old friend who worked here years ago, Jim Morrison?

  • Piazza - Oban

    Pizza Restaurant

    North Pier, Oban, PA34 5QD

    1.1 miles away

    4 star reviewexcellent food service view and prices.

 

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Top hotels in Soroba

  • Zambezi River Trading - Isle Of Mull, Craignure

    Isle Of Mull, Craignure, PA65 6AY

    9.7 miles away

    5 star reviewWe went there this summer, it was awesome. It belongs to an exremely nice couple, the breakfast was very good. And our ...

  • Great Western Hotel - Oban

    Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5PW

    1.4 miles away

    5 star reviewI THINK YOU R HOTEL IS BEUTIFUL STAY D ONCE BEFORE IM DOWN AGAIN FOR OBAN CONNFENSION FOOD BEUTIFUL JUST ...

 

Top shops in Soroba

  • Graham R - Taynuilt

    Convenience Store

    128 George Street, Taynuilt, PA35 1JE

    9.1 miles away

    5 star reviewWe have visited taynuilt many times, and have found Grahams to be a very friendly, and helpful store. And Graham ...

  • Oban Music - Oban

    Model Shop

    20 Argyll Square, Oban, PA34 4AT

    0.9 miles away

    5 star reviewThis a little gem of a shop and very helpful staff as well.

  • Ledaig Leisure - Benderloch, Oban

    Mobile Phone Repair Shop

    Barr Bheag, Benderloch, Oban, PA37 1RT

    6.7 miles away

    5 star reviewThis shop has just about every thing the camper or caravanner could want ! I visit every year for fuel ...

  • Appin Electric Bike Hire - Appin

    Bicycle Store

    Rosebank A828, Appin, PA38 4BL

    12.5 miles away

    4 star reviewQuality bikes and excellent support offered in case of puncture or similar (not needed thankfully). Small family business providing ...

 

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Top home improvement in Soroba

  • MacLean D - Oban

    Central Heating Service

    7A Angus Terrace, Oban, PA34 4EG

    0.7 miles away

    5 star reviewWouldnt let anyone else near my heating system.

 

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