Oban Lesbian Weekend

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈  OBAN LESBIAN WEEKEND, 26th - 29th August 2022   🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈. Media Partners - Out News Global

FOR OBAN LESBIAN WEEKEND, 13TH - 16TH SEPTEMBER 2024 TICKETS, PLEASE CLICK HERE 

WWW.OBANLESBIANWEEKEND.CO.UK - We are now in our 3rd year!

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🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈  Scotland's first ever 3 night LGBT women’s weekend!

 We' have called it Oban Lesbian Weekend for simplicity but please be clear, this is AN INCLUSIVE WEEKEND for all LGBTQ women and their friends, regardless of gender.  Here is a rough itinerary, please note: this is subject to change & will be finalised nearer the time. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

🏳️‍🌈🍻🏳️‍🌈  FRIDAY 🏳️‍🌈🍻🏳️‍🌈

• Arrival - Beach day at Wee Ganavan and if you arrive in time & the weather is good,  enjoy one of the first wild life boat trips of the weekend. 
• 4PM ish. Welcome party!   Enjoy the seaview & Cocktails, Coffee’s, registration, maybe a beer or 2 and dinner.  
• 6pm - Hosted Group meals 
• 8pm till Close, Jet setting, Masterchef finalist, Channel 4 star & Singer -  Jessica Gardham performing at Markie Dans and Claraoke, The Clarry’s own version of Karaoke - sing, dance or just clap along & enjoy the social.  

🏳️‍🌈🏝🏝  SATURDAY 🏳️‍🌈🏝🏝

• 11 -1 Brunch morning meet up 
• 12 -3pm Wildlife Boat Tour to see seals, birds, Castles and if we are lucky a minky whale, eagle or dolphins.  Boat trip is an hour long but we will book out more than 1 boat (times & trip are weather dependent)
• Beach afternoon.  Bring your paddleboard, bikini or just yourself! 
• 2pm - 3.30pm and 4pm- 5.30pm: Outdoor Thermal Spa Session option at The Oban Bay Hotel.  Limited spaces - Book by Quoting “Oban Lesbian Weekend” on the phone or email: 01631 564395 or Obanbay@crerarhotels.com
• Hosted Dinners.  Choose fine dining, budget or for the seafood lovers we will have the option of dinner at the famous “Wee Green Seafood Shack” or MacGillvray Seafoods, that also has things like Fish & Chips and even ice cream  (for the rest of us, it’s a nice stroll along the pier). 
• Drinks, mini pub crawl.
• 9pm Live bands & Dj’s

🏳️‍🌈🏄🏾‍♀️🏄🏄‍♂️  SUNDAY 🏳️‍🌈🏄‍♂️🏄🏾‍♀️🏄

• 11 -12pm Ferry trip to Island of Kerrera, Lunch at the cafe or Picnic (picnic can be bought or made at your accommodation, local shops or the seafood huts on the pier.  Then choose to get the ferry back or walk / cycle to the castle & have a picnic for those more energetic. 
• There will be different walking options for people including any with disabilities.  These will be led by our amazing, friendly crew.
• The longest walk is from the Ferry to the historic Gylen Castle. It’s an hour each way, although most people will want to stop to explore the castle or go to the Kerrera Tea Garden.
• Possible e-bike hire options are coming soon or feel free to bring your own bike! 
• 12-2 Paddle board tour (optional)
• 3pm - 4.3.40pm &  5pm-6.30pm: Outdoor Thermal Spa Session option at The Oban Bay Hotel.  Limited spaces - Book by Quoting “Oban Lesbian Weekend” on the phone or email: 01631 564395 or Obanbay@crerarhotels.com
• Non walkers - Oban’s shops, Oban Whiskey Distillery tour, Thermal Spa hot tub experience, pubs and beach 
• Beach afternoon (subject to the weather) or Oban Whiskey Distillery tour, Mccaig's tower scenic spot & Pulpit hill lookout walk.
• 4pm - 7pm optional fishing trip 
• Oban Lesbian Weekend closing party!  Last chance to meet your new friends, quietly in the snug or dancing the night away to Edinburgh LGBTQ legendary DJ, Trendy Wendy! At Markie Dans.
• For those of you preferring a bit of rock & roll or who are staying at The Clarry, there will be live music there with Andre & Peter. 

🏳️‍🌈👙🏊‍♀️ MONDAY 🏳️‍🌈🏊‍♀️👙

• Goodbyes but activities for those staying a while.
• 11am kayak tour (TBC)
• 11am-12.30pm and 1pm - 2.30pm : Last chance to relax in the Outdoor Thermal Spa Session option at The Oban Bay Hotel.  Limited spaces - Book by Quoting “Oban Lesbian Weekend” on the phone or email: 01631 564395 or Obanbay@crerarhotels.com
• Imagine sitting in a hot tub full of lesbians, overlooking the Islands!  This will book up but if just 1 person from our group phones or emails to book each slot, quoting “Oban Lesbian Weekend”, it reserves it for just our group.
• Don't forget, it's first come, first served for the hot tub, so don't leave it too late to book!   
• Wild Swim at Wee Ganavan or walk to Dunstaffnage Castle then home.  Dunstaffanage castle is also accessible by car, bus or the bike path. 

 🎟  🎟 Please note event ticket includes: 4 days of events (see the above  itinery- tbc), Two boat trips (Weather dependent), Karaoke, Live Bands, Two hosted meals, a hosted breakfast & many optional extras.

🛑🛑🛑PLEASE NOTE: NB: All extras may have charges: Food, drinks, travel and optional activities are all at an extra cost   🛑🛑🛑.  

 🏝👙🏖. The beach, the sea and the world class scenery are completely free!  🏝👙🏖

🛑🍔🛑A hosted meal means the meal is a group meal hosted with our crew, so you'll get introductions and our team will make you feel welcome, so if you've come alone, you won't be alone for long!!   We understand that everyone may not be able to attend every meal, particularly the first and the last night or might want to split into smaller groups for the last meal (depending on numbers).  Don't worry, we will have our main hosted meals all pre-booked and information on how to book other dinner in advance.  More info coming soon but don't forget, it is bank holiday, so advance booking is highly recommended.  🛑🍔🛑

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION - OBAN GETS EXPENSIVE IF NOT BOOKED EARLY!

🛑 B&B's in Oban in August are normally £100-200 a night unless booked very early (yes, extortionate, we know - blame Brexit but they've always been high), so we have managed to get a discounted deal with the Claredon Hotel,  DunMoore & Dunarl Guesthouses & Oban Backpackers Plus, which means we can make it affordable regardless of your budget but we definitely can't include food in that price!!🛑

🏳️‍🌈🏩🏩  The Claredon Hotel, DunMoore / Dunarl Guesthouses & Oban Backpackers Plus will be our host accommodation for Oban Lesbian Weekend  🏳️‍🌈🏩🏩

• The Clarry & DunMoore are budget hotels. They are great, central locations, clean and we think good value for money but please not expect the Ritz. The Clarry’s rooms all have tea and coffee facilities and are ensuite.
• 🏳️‍🌈🏩🏩DunMoore Guest house and their newly acquired, newly decorated Dunarl Guest house are next to each other & right in the centre of all our events 🏳️‍🌈🏩🏩
• A limited number of fridges and microwaves are available on request but these must be arranged with DunMoore / Dunarl guesthouses prior to arrival. 

🏳️‍🌈🛏🏳️‍🌈. If you are happy to share and planning on coming alone, please PM ME or post it on the facebook discussion group, so we can find you someone suitable to share a room with. 🏳️‍🌈🛏🏳️‍🌈

🏳️‍🌈🏩🏩Other Accommodation Options - these need to be booked directly with the hotel - if so, you will just need an event only & comedy night ticket 🏳️‍🌈🏩🏩

• Oban Bay hotel - If you would like a more upper class experience, We recommend The Oban Bay Hotel, which has an outdoor sea view hot tub & sauna - and a much higher price. 
• Premier Inn - on the same street as The Clarry, minutes from the train station but book quickly as the price will rise.
• 👩‍🦽👩‍🦽👩‍🦽Please be aware that there are stairs to get to all the rooms above the Clarry, so if you need disabled access, I would recommend the Premier Inn or please contact me directly as some rooms at Dunarl are accessible.  The Clarry pub has disabled access but please contact me if you have a wheelchair, so I can make sure it suits your needs.👩‍🦽👨‍🦽👩‍🦼
• Dunarl has 3 ground floor singles & 1 twin.  Please contact us prior to booking if you have a disability.  
• Oban Backpackers Plus - We have a limited number of dorm rooms pre- booked.  Please contact us for availability.  Also, some of our shared rooms may still be a similar cost.  Great location on the same street at DunMoore / Dunarl.  Please quote “Oban Lesbian Weekend” when booking or emailing info@backpackersplus.com.
• Oban Caravan & Campsite https://obancaravanpark.com - It’s £8 each way in a taxi or around 10 minutes to cycle to the Clarry.
• Booking.com

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 F.A.Q 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

How do I get to Oban? 

• Oban is 90 miles from Glasgow.  If you are getting the train, please book it at least a month in advance as it sells out in August.  
• Citylink Buses also go from Glasgow to Oban and can be much cheaper if booked in advance.
• From the South - We'd recommend Easyjet for Flying, www.thetrainline.co.uk if you want the train or if you don't want to lose a day travelling, we'd highly recommend www.megabus.com - the night bus is from £9.99 each way and it's not as bad as you might think.  You get on at London Victoria around 11pm, sleep the whole way and arrive in Glasgow with plenty of time to catch the 8.20am Oban train.
• London - Glasgow Sleeper Train is also amazing.  Sign up for discounts at www.thetrainline.co.uk.
• Car Sharing - We will be encouraging people to post on our fb group, if you are happy to car share nearer the time.
• Bike - Everything is within walking distance but you might want to bring your bike.  It means you can cycle to the Kerrera Ferry in less than 10 minutes instead of walking and Kerrera is lovely to cycle round. 

Parking in Oban

• The train station has a carpark for just £3 a day.  It gets quite booked up though.
• The Corran Halls Carpark is right next to DunMoore / Dunarl Guesthouse.  Currently, prices are not showing but I believe it's around £5-6 a day.
• There is also Shore Street Carpark, which is about £5-£6 a day.  
• You may also want to leave your car a 15 minute walk in free parking for the weekend.

🛑🛑🛑 FURTHER INFO - TERMS AND CONDITIONS (more T's & C's in the next bit). 🛑🛑🛑

• NB When you click on Dunarl / DunMoore Guest house, we will allocate you a room at one of the hotels as they are next to each other.  Some are ensuite and others have a shared bathroom, so if you need an ensuite room please contact the organiser prior to booking.
• Ensuite’s will be allocated on a first come, first served basis unless you request it and it’s available.  
• Booking site booking fee’s have been included in the price as they are 6% and I felt harsh adding £20 to a booking for fees but with tickets priced from £165 for 3 nights accommodation based on 2 people sharing in August (early bird price) and a lesbian holiday, I feel it’s still a pretty good deal! 
• Please note: Prices may be subject to change as the hotel owners have some rooms to be announced that may cost more but if you have booked a price, you have it guaranteed..