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Oban Pride
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Official page for Oban Pride, registered charity SC049763

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Remember, remember the... 21st & 22nd August 2026! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We're excited to announce the dates for Oban Pride 2026! 🎉

Put it in your calendar and keep it clear now, whether you want to join the march, enjoy the events and stalls, or have a stall yourself!

(Please share 🙏)

#ObanPride #ObanPride2026
A graphic with the text "Save the date 21st - 22nd August 2026". The background is a photograph from our march through Oban with rainbows overlaid. In the corner is our logo; a stylised McCaig's Tower under a rainbow, with the text "Oban Pride. Registered charity: SC049763"
November 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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📝 Please take a moment to fill in our anonymous survey about Oban Pride 2025 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Even if you don't think you have anything particular to say, your response will still be useful. It helps with funding applications and planning — and both make future events better! 🎉
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September 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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A huge thank you to the wonderful people at House Party Glasgow for agreeing to judge for us ❤️ Check out their fantastic store on instagram www.instagram.com/houseparty.g...
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September 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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📣 We are delighted to announce the winning entry: (www.instagram.com/p/DN_lYbTjFW...) 🎉🎉

Our judges looked for "the photo that best captures pride - the spark and feeling of the day". I think you'll agree, pure joy under a rainbow holding the greyness back does exactly that ❤️
The original graphic announcing the competition with the word "winner" splashed across it in large letters A photo of a lady sitting on a bench in front of the harbour in Oban, with a huge happy smile on her face, holding up a big rainbow umbrella against the grey sky
September 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Tag your photos with #OP25BestPhoto and obanpride.bsky.social for a chance to win one of our Beary Maniloban bears

#ObanPride #ObanPride2025
BEST PHOTO COMPETITION TAG YOUR PHOTOS #OP25BESTPHOTO ON FREE TO INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK OR ENTER: BLUESKY HOW TO PLAY • Post your photos from Oban Pride 2025 on Instagram, Facebook, or Bluesky by Wednesday 3' September • Tag your photo: #OP25BestPhoto and @obanpride • We'll choose the photo that best captures pride - the spark and feeling of the day • The winner will be announced and contacted via social media on Saturday 6th Prize: One of our adorable Oban Pride Beary Maniloban bears
August 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The final round of stalls you can see tomorrow at #ObanPride2025 Don't forget these are just a taster! We have many more 🎉

Seamus Sews @SeamusSews (IG & Facebook)

PCS: www.pcs.org.uk

Samaritans Scotland: @samaritansscotland (IG & Facebook), www.samaritans.org/scotland/sam...

#ObanPride
A graphic with the text "Stalls showcase! Seamus Sews Seamus Sews makes and sells a variety of fabulous sewn goods! With a range including clothing, accessories, tote bags, makeup bags and more, they also take commissions. Public & Commercial Services Union PCS is a Trade Union for employees of the Scottish Government. We are a pro equality trade union and are committed to challenging all forms of discrimination and exclusion. Samaritans Scotland Samaritans Scotland provides a vital lifeline for people and communities across the country. Their vision is for a Scotland where fewer lives are lost to suicide and where everyone can get the right help and support when they need it most. -and many more! We have over 40 fantastic stalls of all kinds for you to check out this weekend - arts, crafts, charities, services - many run by members of the LGBTQ+ community. There is something for everyone so don't miss out!"
August 29, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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Enter our Stalls Bingo for free at the Community Stalls Village at #ObanPride2025

Follow the clues, get your card stamped by the stalls, and enter the draw for a chance to win! 🏆

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"STALL BINGO FIND THE STALLS WITH STAMPS & FILL YOUR CARD FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES! FREE TO ENTER! HOW TO PLAY • Collect a Bingo Card from the Oban Pride stall • Follow the clues and find the stalls with stamps • Get them to stamp your card (only once - each stamp is different!) • Take your completed card to the Oban Pride stall and we'll enter you in the prize draw - you can keep your card as a souvenir You could win: • A4 Art Print • Collection of cute stamps!"
August 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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📣 Even more of the fantastic stalls we have in store for you at #ObanPride2025 🎉

Spotlight MTG @spotlightmtg (IG, FB, TikTok), spotlightmtg.co.uk

HISA: @teamhisa (IG & FB), his.uhi.ac.uk

Lex's Resin Crafts (FB),

@humanistsociety.bsky.social Argyll Humanists (FB), www.humanism.scot

#ObanPride
A graphic with the text "Stalls showcase! Spotlight Musical Theatre Group Spotlight Musical Theatre Group (SCIO) is an amateur theatre group based in Oban for musical theatre enthusiasts aged 16+. They perform big musicals, pantomimes and concerts. Highlands and Islands Students' Association The students' association for UHI, including UHI Oban and SAMS (which constitute a significant number of the young adults in and around Oban), will be there with information about them, their events, and their LGBTQ+ Network for students. Lex's Resin Crafts Come check out their wide and varied range of decorations and ornaments - animals, octopus, specialist dice - and even ears! - all handmade in resin. Humanist Society Scotland HSS works to campaign for issues in Scotland and abroad. It helps to make Scotland a more secular, rational, and socially just country, and to ensure everyone in Scotland has access to humanist ceremonies to mark important life events."
August 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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We are absolutely thrilled that the amazing Dr Bev @rjk1701.bsky.social will be back to host #ObanPride2025

Dr Bev has performed at prides across Europe, is a patron of Pride Cymru, and an ambassador for Llamau.

Don't miss them during the day and at the Rainbow Ball in the evening!
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Our last, but definitely not least, your amazing host, the beautifully bodacious, Dr Bev. Yes there will be a doctor in the house!!
August 22, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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📣 Some more of the fantastic stalls we have in store for you at #ObanPride2025

MacChoi Pottery (IG), macchoipottery.co.uk

GAAPS @gaapsglasgow.bsky.social, (IG, FB), www.linktr.ee/gaaps

Moonglade Shore (IG, FB), www.moongladeshore.co.uk

Argyll and Bute Rape Crisis (FB), ab-rc.org.uk

#ObanPride
A graphic with the text "Stalls showcase! MacChoi Pottery Beautiful, unique ceramic pieces, handmade in Glasgow with love and care. Each one is sanded and polished - be sure to feel the smooth bottoms! Glasgow Adult ADHD Peer Socialising GAAPS helps adults with ADHD by providing socialising opportunities and peer-based support, and providing a platform for them to connect with and support each other. Moonglade Shore Hand poured candles, diffusers, jewellery and a wide range of personalised gifts that convey love and uniqueness, all made by the shores of Loch Linnhe Argyll and Bute Rape Crisis A charity providing support and advocacy services in person, over the phone and by text for anyone who has experienced rape or sexual assault. ABRC have offices on Oban High Street and across Argyll."
August 22, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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📣 The first of our series of posts showcasing some of the amazing stalls we have in store for you at #ObanPride2025. Just a taste of the range we have to start with...

Links in the next post ⬇️
A graphic with the text "Stalls showcase! Celebrate With Pride A small pride shop with a fantastic range of flags, badges and more, their aim is to increase queer visibility in the community. Don't miss their fabulous stuff! TransActual A national trans advocacy, education and empowerment organisation, they'll be there to share resources for trans people and allies but also to hear from trans people: what are the issues impacting them and what can TransActual and others be doing? RookHart Games A community group that encourages social interaction and nurtures mental wellbeing through board games, they give people a safe place to be themselves, explore their creativity and increase skills while having fun with games from all eras. North Argyll Carers Centre A local charity, supporting unpaid carers across the Oban, Lorn and Isles area, ensuring they get all the information, help and support they need to help them carry out their vital role."
August 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Next at the Rainbow Ball at #ObanPride2025: Spotlight 💃🏼

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An image some of the Spotlight Team and the text “Next up to be joining us on stage at the Rainbow Ball We would like to introduce you to the uber talented Spotlight Musical Theatre Group #ObanPride2025 Registered charity: SCO49763”
August 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Only two weeks to go! 🎉 We're excited to announce we''ll be showcasing some of the fantastic stalls we will have at #ObanPride2025 — amazing artists, talented crafts people, and charities and community groups who are working hard to make the world a little bit better for all of us!

#ObanPride
A graphic with the text "Community Stalls Showcase. Watch this space for details of some of the businesses, charities and groups who'll be at our Community Stalls Village!" The back ground is a view from last year's Oban Pride march with a big rainbow flag being waved against the backdrop of the town centre. In the corner is the Oban Pride logo; a stylised McCaig's tower with a rainbow over it and our name and charity number (SC049763)
August 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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This will be Theo's second time performing solo at #ObanPride. Woo hoo!!! 🎉

Check them out: @theo.plays.music on IG

#ObanPride2025
A photo of Theo performing, on a rainbow background. The text reads: “THEO #obanpride2025 Registered charity: SC049763”
August 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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The amazing River has performed at Oban Pride for the last 3 years, so we can't wait to welcome them back for a 4th year!!

(@riverplaysmusic on IG)

#ObanPride2025 #ObanPride
Text: Introducing our first amazing performer at the Rainbow Ball on 30th August 2025 @ 7.30pm is the enormously talented RIVER #obanpride2025
August 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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🥁 Watch this space because we will be announcing the amazing acts who’ll be performing at our Rainbow Ball 🌈🪩

📅 7:30, August 30th
📍Corran Halls
💷 Entry by donation

#ObanPride2025 #ObanPride
Rainbow graphic with the text: “Over the following week, Oban Pride will be introducing our wonderful acts for our Rainbow Ball 30th August 2025 7.30pm @ Corran Halls Entry by donation on door. #obanpride2025 Registered charity: SC049763”
August 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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🦺 Oban Pride needs volunteers! 🦺

A big part of Oban Pride's success is the wonderful volunteers who help us every year. This year, we'd love you to be one of them ❤️
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July 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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📣 After last night's big announcement, here is the official schedule for Oban Pride 2025 🎉🎉🎉
A graphic announcing the schedule for pride — more information obanpride.com A graphic showing pride march information with a map: The route is from Station square > Station road > Queens park place > George street > Corran esplanade > Corran halls 11:45am: assemble 12:10pm: speeches 12:30pm: leave A graphic with info on the Main Event Main Event from 1-3 pm Dr Bev's rainbow boogie in the Studio Theatre Dr. Bev is bringing you camp, chaos, and charisma with an afternoon filled with fabulous karaoke and a glittering disco! Whether you're belting ballads or boogying down, this is your time to shine! Community Stall Village in the Main Hall Come and explore local groups, charities, creatives, and services - all here to share what they do, offer support, and celebrate diversity. Whether you're looking to get involved, grab some goodies, or just have a chat, there's something for everyone. Youth Zone in the Cafe Space A chilled-out, all-ages hangout hosted by the amazing team from Oban Youth Café with games, chats, crafts, and good vibes - a safe and friendly space to relax, connect, and be yourself. Come solo or bring your pals - everyone's welcome! Address: Corran Halls, 54 Corran Esplanade PA34 5AB A graphic with info on the Rainbow Ball Dress to impress and get ready for a night of sparkle, celebration, and community spirit at The Rainbow Ball! Bring the glitter, bring your friends, and bring the vibes - it's going to be unforgettable. At the Corran Halls Performances from Dr Bev, Theo, Crystal, River & guests, Spotlight Musical Theatre Group Fundraising: raffle Doors open 7:30pm Starts 8:00pm 18+ only Entry by donation (suggested donation: £10)
July 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Drumroll please 🥁….

Big announcement coming soon - watch on Facebook Live or check here afterwards!
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July 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Today is International Non-Binary Day, and the start of Non-Binary Awareness Week

Love and support to all our non-binary siblings 💜
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July 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Tomorrow is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Ahead of IDAHOBIT, 23 Scottish Pride Organisations have released this joint statement to call on those in powerful positions to stop using the LGBTQIA+ community as political pawns and end the polarised debate. #IDAHOBIT
This International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), we call on those in powerful positions to stop using the LGBTQIA+ community as political pawns and end the polarised debate. IDAHOBIT on May 17th 2025, raises awareness of violence and discrimination against LGBTIA+ people and drives positive change. As a collective group of LGBTQIA+ Pride Organisations across Scotland, we issue this statement against the current geopolitical climate. We are deeply alarmed by the escalation in the demonisation of LGBTQIA+ people, particularly trans individuals, both at home and abroad. The current US administration's actions to reverse LGBTQIA+ rights and deny the existence of trans people have global implications, encouraging harm to LGBTQIA+ people worldwide, including in Scotland. The recent Supreme Court ruling and the subsequent guidance by the Equality and Human Rights Commission are a serious threat to the rights of trans people. Additionally, continued delays to the ban on conversion therapy, the banning of puberty blockers, and the obstruction of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill indicate the influence of the anti-LGBTQIA+ lobby in both the UK and Scottish Governments. Meanwhile supportive voices are continually sidelined, ignored and vilified. Hate crimes against LGBTQIA+ people are at alarmingly high levels in Scotland. Sexual orientation aggravated crime is the second most commonly reported type of hate crime with 1,818 charges reported in 2023-24. In the same year there were 84 charges with an aggravation of transgender identity. As LGBTQIA+ Pride Organisers across Scotland, we play a part in bringing our communities together, amplifying their voices and creating safe spaces where people can just be themselves. Current levels of anxiety, fear and anger within the LGBTQIA+ community across Scotland must not be understated. The demonisation of our communities must end. We need to be brought in from the cold, listened to and action taken. Prides issuing this joint statement: Angus, Bute, Cumbernauld, Dumfries and Galloway, Edinburgh, Fife, Grampian, Glasgow, Highland, Lanarkshire, Lochaber, Moray, Oban, Orkney Pride, Pride in Orkney, Perthshire, Porty, Somewhere for Us, Stepping Out, Shetland, Stirling, TransPride Scotland, West Lothian
May 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ The first Kintyre Pride weekend is coming up next weekend! With the Parade on Saturday April 12th and a host of exciting events from Thursday to Saturday, it promises to be a fantastic one!

Big congratulations and good luck from your friends in Oban ❤️
Kintyre pride parade Saturday 12th April 1:30 From Campbeltown Ferry Terminal "The Importance of Being Earnest" Campbeltown Picture House Thursday April 10th. Doors open 7pm, normal admission applies. Karaoke, The Feathers, Friday April 11th 9:00pm till late David & George Karaoke, The Feathers, Saturday April 12th, 5:30-7:30pm Fun Day, The Toon Hall. Saturday April 12th, 3:00-5:00pm. Footnotes Dance Group, highland dancers, CGS drama club, biscuit decorating, arts and crafts, snack shop, craft fair, glitter tattoos, face painting, Kayleigh McLean photography. Fun day out for everyone Spectacular Drag Duo Act: Divine Intervention & Madame Joe. Lily Minogue, DJ Allan Glendinning, Surprise ct. The Town Hall Campbeltown. Saturday April 12th. Doors open 8:00pm #15 per ticket. This is a licensed event over 18s only
April 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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🏳️‍🌈 Our monthly drop-in sessions are starting this week (April 3rd) 🏳️‍⚧️

Have questions? Need someone to talk to? Just fancy a chat?

Pop in our office anytime 6:30pm to 8:00pm, on the first Thursday of each month.

Drop us a message for the location

#ObanPride #ObanPride2025
A white infographic with circular and triangular windows into a rainbow background behind it, with the text: "Drop-in sessions • Feeling alone? • Want to talk about something? • Interested in helping out? • Just fancy a chat? Pop by our office! • 1st Thursday of the month • 6:30 pm to 8:00pm • contact us for details" The Oban Pride logo - a stylised McCaig's tower with a rainbow above it and the words "Oban Pride, registered charity SC049763" is at the bottom.
March 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Sending all our best wishes to @transpridescotland.bsky.social today on what will be an amazing event!

Sadly Trans Pride is very much needed today as a protest as well as a celebration as trans people here and abroad are struggling for the equality they deserve. At Oban Pride we stand with you 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
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March 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Big thank you to @sflayzell.bsky.social — we have been lucky enough to win a copy of their new book! This will be put to very good use, but in the meantime, give them a follow and check out their book!
The front cover of “Cottonopolis”, a lovely design with an illustration of a white girl and a black girl in Victorian clothing, with purple circus tent walls and trapeze artists below them and a black sky with coloured stars behind them A handwritten card from the author thanking us for taking part. The back cover blurb: “WELCOME TO 1840s MANCHESTER Twelve-year-old mill girl NELLIE DOYLE faces eviction and starvation when her father loses his job. But growing up in the notorious Manchester slum of Little Ireland has made her plucky. She befriends CHLOE VALENTINE and has a chance meeting with a circus owner who seemingly grants seven wishes. They embark on a journey to improve their circumstances. Amidst wishes for peace, freedom, and family reunion, Nellie realizes her growing feelings for Chloe, learning that magic doesn't always work as expected and sometimes, you must create your own.” Underneath it is a rather stylish black and white photo of the author looking fab. The author bio in the book: “SF (SARAH) LAYZELL is a writer, editor, and researcher of children's literature, whose main goal as a writer is to give voice to imagined queer characters in real historical settings. Originally from Lancashire, Sarah now lives near Cambridge. As well as reading and writing, they like playing football, going on train journeys, rambling in the Fens, and looking at the stars. Follow SF Layzell at sflayzell.com”
March 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM