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Official page for Oban Pride, registered charity SC049763

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Nov 5
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"
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A graphic with a pink triangle, point down, and the text: "In Nazi concentration camps, prisoners wore cloth triangles to identify why they had been imprisoned. Gay men and transgender women were required to wear pink triangles. On International Holocaust Remembrance Day we remember all those who were murdered by intolerance and hate; the lives, loves, voices, and families who were lost, and the countless numbers of others affected by it."
January 27, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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We are thrilled and so proud that one of our #ObanPride2025 Stallholders – the amazingly talented Whitney – is on The Great Pottery Throwdown 2026!

Massive congratulations, Whitney, and best of luck from Oban Pride! ❤️

You can find him on Instagram www.instagram.com/macchoi_pott...

#ObanPride
Whitney standing behind his stall at Oban Pride, with two promotional screenshots from the Great Pottery Throw Down featuring him, and a screenshot from our announcement that he would be attending Oban Pride
January 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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Join us in a Candlelight Vigil to remember all those affected by HIV and AIDS

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 1st December, in the McCaig Suite, Corran Halls

#WorldAidsDay #ObanPride
A graphic of a red ribbon superimposed on a map of the word. In the corner is the Oban Pride logo: a stylised McCaig's Tower under a rainbow, with the text "Oban Pride. Registered charity: SC049763 The text reads “World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil Join us as we remember all those affected by HIV & AIDS and those we have lost 1st December 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm, McCaig Suite, Corran Halls"
November 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Join us in a Candlelight Vigil to remember all those affected by HIV and AIDS

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 1st December, in the McCaig Suite, Corran Halls

#WorldAidsDay #ObanPride
A graphic of a red ribbon superimposed on a map of the word. In the corner is the Oban Pride logo: a stylised McCaig's Tower under a rainbow, with the text "Oban Pride. Registered charity: SC049763 The text reads “World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil Join us as we remember all those affected by HIV & AIDS and those we have lost 1st December 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm, McCaig Suite, Corran Halls"
November 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Today we remember our trans siblings who are no longer with us due to transphobia and violence. We honour their memory and remind ourselves to care for the living.

#TransDayOfRemembrance #TDOR #TransRightsAreHumanRights
A single candle with the text "Trans Day of Remembrance". The background is a soft focus swirl in the colours of the trans pride flag.
November 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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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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🏳️‍⚧️ Survey on trans healthcare experiences in Argyll & Bute and Highland.

Please take part and/or share 🙏
scottishtrans.bsky.social Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · Oct 29
Are you a rural trans or non-binary person in Highland or Argyll and Bute? NHS Highland Public Health have partnered with Scottish Trans to conduct trans-led research on experiences of GP practices.

Take part in this important research: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/RTHTNBSurv...
Graphic with a light blue background. At the top are small drawings of the trans and nonbinary flags, the Scottish Trans, NHS Highland and Public Health Scotland logos. It says "Trans People Needed for Rural Research - Rural Transgender Health: Primary Care Experiences The survey can be found at: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/RTHTNBSurvey" There is a drawing of a computer with a webpage of a survey. "Chance to win one of 3 x £100 vouchers"
November 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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📝 Please take a moment to fill in our anonymous survey about Oban Pride 2025 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

forms.gle/HF5T5th6HEgF...

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! 🎉
A graphic with the text “we’d love to hear your feedback” and a cartoon man with an Oban Pride clipboard. The background is a photo of one of our marches
September 16, 2025 at 12:10 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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Reminder of what’s in store on Saturday! See you there!

#ObanPride2025 #ObanPride
obanpride.bsky.social Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Jul 22
📣 After last night's big announcement, here is the official schedule for Oban Pride 2025 🎉🎉🎉
August 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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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! 🏆

#ObanPride
"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!
#ObanPride
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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We’re excited for our trip to Oban ❤️
obanpride.bsky.social Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Aug 19
📣 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 5:35 PM
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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 💃🏼

#ObanPride
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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Love to the amazing Sacha Coward for writing this, and to the trans community and all those affected by this 🏳️‍⚧️
sachacoward.bsky.social Sacha Coward @sachacoward.bsky.social · Aug 15
I am one of the 14 authors who chose to leave the Polari Prize, and I find myself frustrated and saddened at the way this entire story has been represented. 1/
theguardian.com The Guardian @theguardian.com · Aug 14
John Boyne says LGBTQ+ fiction prize backlash brought him ‘close to the edge’
August 15, 2025 at 1:09 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 ❤️
A graphic reading "We need you! Sign up now. Drop us an email: volunteersobanpride@gmail.com"
July 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM