THE SCENIC ROUTE.
The article explores the origins and nicknames of the Scottish town of Oban. It highlights two of Oban's alternative epithets: the Seafood Capital of Scotland and the Gateway to the Isles. The town's population of just over 8,000 can triple seasonally to almost 25,000 due to the influx of tourists....
| Publicado en: | Geographical (Geographical Magazine Ltd.) Vol. 96; no. 8; pp. 74 - 76 |
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Geographical Magazine Ltd.
Aug2024
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| Sumario: | The article explores the origins and nicknames of the Scottish town of Oban. It highlights two of Oban's alternative epithets: the Seafood Capital of Scotland and the Gateway to the Isles. The town's population of just over 8,000 can triple seasonally to almost 25,000 due to the influx of tourists. The article also discusses Oban's natural landscape, including its raised beaches and glacial erratics, and emphasizes the importance of tourism to the local economy. |
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