Oban Lesbian Weekend, September 13th weekend 2024

SCOTLAND'S LEADING 3 NIGHT LGBT WOMEN'S WEEKEND, BACK FOR A 3RD TIME!

Oban Lesbian Weekend is an inclusive weekend, run by LGBTQ women and non-binary people

for LGBTQ women and non-binary people.  All genders are welcome as long as you treat others with respect. 

We are on 13th - 16th September, 2024. Oban often gets great weather in September, so fingers crossed!  Don't worry we have a whole wet weather Sunday plan and a simultaneous outdoors plan.  Yes, one might be busier that the other if it rains or is a heatwave but we are prepared to have an amazing time, whatever the weather!

We are keeping the same unique formula, that makes it impossible to compare us to a regular LGBTQ women's festival or even a package holiday. We are of course changing some elements and constantly striving to do our best to ensure you have a weekend to remember, where many make lifelong friends and memories that make you want to keep coming back. 

Your ticket includes:

Entry to our main venue, The Argyllshire Gatherings, for OLW activities from Friday 13th at 4pm to our Sunday evening closing party.  

Boat trips - Choose from our beloved Wildlife trip or visit the Isle of Mull

On our Wildlife trip you will sail around the beautiful Island of Kerrera, see some castles and go bird spotting, seal spotting and see other wildlife.  A minky whale circled one of the boats last year but we can't promise that they will this year!

Join our lesbian booze cruise or scenic cruise if you're not a drinker.  You can stay on the boat and enjoy the scenery or we have a variety of options on Mull.  Enjoy lunch by the sea, explore the fairy trails, join our forestry hike or cycle to along the shore and forestry tracks, while getting to know new friends. 

Solos Social, Ice breakers and small groups for workshops, walks, paddle boarding, sea swimming & more.  Around 70% of you come solo, so we understand it can be nerve wracking.  So we've designed OLW so you can come solo or with a friend or partner.  Either way we do our best to make it easy to meet new friends and maybe even a date or two.   

Hosted meal options, where we organise meals to suit all budgets, so you can meet new women over a meal.  We organise the meal, our friendly crew help with introductions. Food & drink are at your own cost. 

We will be having more beach trips, foraging, paddleboarding (more sessions & you can borrow ours), sea swimming, yoga, meditation, scenic walks etc.

BLIND DATE'S GONE QUEER SHOW!

Comedy - Lesbian Comedian, Marie Gouldbourne is a regular at Lfest & Unity Fest

Angela Peach, Lesbian Fiction Author's book workshop

LGBTQ+ Dj's, and live music.

Brighton's non-binary DJ Tor Lloyd and Eliza Pink will have you dancing on our opening night

Other music includes Haylee Duo, who are a guitar and singing lesbian couple, playing the best rock ballads from the 80's to now & Edinburgh punk rock band, BLONDE SECRET.

Cassie & the Loch Dubh Ceilidh Band return for our very own ceilidh for LGBTQ+ Women 

Our own venue to host workshops and events (more info coming soon).

Foraging - take a hike and find some munching!  Photography workshop & photography walk, scenic social hikes. 

More to be announced.

What your ticket doesn't include:

Food & Drink - We offer hosted meals to suit all budgets.  It's your choice as to whether you eat on a budget at your accommodation, have a budget buffet or join us for fine dining at Oban's Manor House, therefore we can't cover the cost of your food and drink.  We will send guests booking links for our optional group hosted meals nearer the time. 

Accommodation - Don't delay in booking, as Oban is a tourist Mecca, so prices rise steeply nearer the time. Some wild camp or stay at the Highland Holiday Park.  We have the whole YHA booked up, so click here to reserve a bed from just a £25 deposit.  Check out our accommodation section here for recommendations.  However, Oban's guesthouses tend to be a good standard and you can BOOK NOW, PAY LATER, FREE CANCELLATION with many booking.com options.  

Optional Extras.  We have activities all weekend, so no extras are needed.  However, we do offer extras at your own cost such as Oban's distillery tour, Hot Tub outdoor thermal spa at the Oban Bay Hotel, A fishing trip and the full day private charter boat to the Treshnish Islands.  Click here for info on Fingals Cave and the Treshnish Islands.  The boat only takes 12 women, so it books up!

All Oban Lesbian Weekend events are subject to change.

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