Personalised Old Map of Oban
Unearth the captivating history of Oban with our bespoke old map, customisable to your personal narrative. Whether you’re a local tracing your ancestry or a visitor captivated by Oban’s charm, this map offers a unique blend of personal memory and historical insight. Serving as an excellent keepsake or thoughtful gift, it provides a delightful journey through time, aligning your personal milestones with Oban’s rich past.
Your map reveals the landscape surrounding notable sites such as McCaig’s Tower, a prominent structure whose construction began in 1897, or the seaside near Oban Distillery, which has been producing whisky since the late 18th century. Explore the area surrounding the ancient Dunollie Castle, the iconic St. Columba’s Cathedral, and the scenic waters near the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry terminal. These landmarks, whether present or in their nascent forms, bring a piece of history into your home.
Our custom old map of Oban is entirely personalisable. You can place the centre of the map at your family home, highlight locations of personal significance with icons, or craft your own narrative by adding a dedication message. Whether you change the title and subtitle to reflect an inside joke or a cherished memory, each map is designed to be uniquely yours.
Your personalised map could focus on these suburbs & neighbourhoods in Oban
- Dunollie
- Ganavan
- Soroba
- McCaig’s Tower area
- Oban Bay
- Connel
- Barcaldine
- Kilmore
- Argyll Square
- Lorn Road
Our maps are printed with exceptional quality, utilising the finest giclée technique on archival-grade paper or artist’s cotton canvas for unmatched durability and visual clarity. You can choose between premium framing options including super-clear acrylic or FSC-certified wood frames, or opt for an elegant “float framed” stretched canvas for a sophisticated home display.
Crafted from original Ordnance Survey maps published from the 1870s through the 1960s, these maps are celebrated for their artistic allure and meticulous attention to detail. Initially created to provide accurate geographical data across the United Kingdom, these maps combine technical artistry with precision, offering a unique glimpse into the cartographic heritage and the evolution of Oban over time.
Please note you are purchasing a fully customised old map. Modern landmarks, such as your house, may not have been built yet! You can contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
Generally, larger maps look much better than smaller maps, because you can enjoy all of the smaller details. If you need a smaller map, I would suggest ‘zooming in’ so that the map covers a smaller area.
Because these maps are custom made to order, we can make you a map that looks great at at any size, from very small (8x10in/20x25cm) all the way to a few metres. If you are looking for a very large map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this map.
Every map can be personalised or customised, for example if you want to mark your house or street on the map. The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
This personalised map would make a wonderful housewarming, birthday, Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, wedding anniversary or work leaving gift for someone from Oban, or someone who works there.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or on artist’s cotton canvas. Several frame choices are available for free, or custom framing is available for an additional fee. Please get in touch if you’re looking to order a very large map for a hotel or office, or if you’re looking for a size that isn’t available on my shop.
