VisitScotland announce temporary closure of Oban Information Centre

While this is the headline news, the good news is that the office will be operating out of the CalMac ferry terminal nearby.

The VisitScotland statement we have just received says:

‘Unfortunately due to unforseen circumstances VisitScotland has been forced to close our Oban VisitScotland Information Centre at short notice.

‘The decision to close was taken after structural damage to the ceiling was spotted during opening on Friday morning. Engineers are currently working to repair the damage.  Our paramount concern is to protect our staff, as well as our visitors, and as such we will wait until the building is completely structurally sound before re-opening the VIC.

‘We are indebted to Caledonian MacBrayne, who have been tremendously helpful in agreeing to allow VIC staff to operate out of the Oban Ferry Terminal on a temporary basis. This act of positive partnership working has allowed VisitScotland to carry on the important work of providing a first class service for visitors in what are adverse circumstances. We are very grateful for all their help.

‘Notices have been displayed on the entrance to the VIC and we have sent a press release to the Oban Times to inform the wider public in the area of the closure.’