Sign in

Oban Pride

@obanpride.com
167 followers 169 following 146 posts

Official page for Oban Pride, registered charity SC049763 linktr.ee/obanpride

PostsRepliesMedia
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 29/08/2026
We love to hear how amazing we are! But we know we can be better. Please complete our survey for Oban Pride 2026 to let us know your thoughts. It helps us apply for grants by showing our impact and the need to do more, so it is really important. forms.gle/Rb3rBfgApEBw...
“PLEASE GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK.
It helps us improve, and helps us survive - we can use your answers to show our impact and get vital funding.
It will only take a few minutes to complete, but is enormously helpful to us.

Thank you!”

There is also a QR code to the survey form
000
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 29/08/2026
We asked visitors last week to comment on: - What have we been good at? - What aren’t we so good at and need to improve? - What should we be working on and focusing on in the future? - Anything else? We were genuinely surprised at the answers ❤️
110
Reposted by Oban Pride
Esse House UK @essehouse.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
151
Reposted by Oban Pride
Esse House UK @essehouse.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
151
Reposted by Oban Pride
Esse House UK @essehouse.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
EsseCamp Oban '26 Photo-Dump 🏳️‍⚧️
4165
Reposted by Oban Pride
Esse House UK @essehouse.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
EsseCamp Oban '26 Done ✅️ A massive thank you to everyone that contributed their time and money towards a fantastic weekend. 🏳️‍⚧️💙
0252
Reposted by Oban Pride
Esse House UK @essehouse.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
All set up! We take up to 25 trans and non-binary people for a *free* weekend of wildcamping, activities and good times, between 2 and 4 times each year. A chance for the community to get a break from the world, get a change of scenery, and reduce social isolation.
0175
Reposted by Oban Pride
Esse House UK @essehouse.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
EsseCamp Oban, the last of 2026, and the best trans & non-binary wild-camping adventure in the UK starts TODAY. We lay on activities and cater 3 meals a day for all diets, for FREE for all attendees; funded by the community & allies. Help us buy some sausages? www.essehouse.co.uk/donate
essehouse.co.uk
Esse House UK
12213
Reposted by Oban Pride
She Guevara @sheg7.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
We had a great weekend in Oban, with @essehouse.bsky.social teaming up with @obanpride.com to deliver a trans and non-binary camping holiday. If you were there, we were the ones giving out free temporary pride tattoos and face-painting :)
0315
Reposted by Oban Pride
Evelyn Fenn @evelynfenn.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Oban Pride March yesterday. Thanks to the organisers @obanpride.com for a lovely day. Loved the music on the parade’s arrival at Corran Halls. Best version of YMCA ever! Pity I couldn’t stay for more of the events.
Photo taken while on a pride march. Back of someone draped in a trans flag in the foreground. People in front are carrying an oversized progress flag horizontally. Other flags are visible further ahead in the procession.

Sun is shining through breaks in the cloud. Oban cathedral and Corran Halks visible in the distance.
152
Reposted by Oban Pride
GMB Scotland LGBTQ+ Group @gmbscotlgbtq.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Participating in @obanpride.com march today.
021
Reposted by Oban Pride
GMB Scotland LGBTQ+ Group @gmbscotlgbtq.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Come visit us at @obanpride.com
021
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 22/08/2026
It’s today! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎉 - Station Square at 11:45 for speeches and the March! - stalls and activities between 1 and 3 -3:15-4:15 Gaelic Taster session -4:00-6:00 Passing Place for refreshments and art -5:00-9:00 Ricardough's pizza outside Corran Halls -7:00-10:00 After Party! -7:30-9:30 Panacea Poetry
SATURDAY 22ND
-THE BIG DAY-
11:45-10:00 • ALL OVER TOWN!
Join the March, check out the stalls, play some games, learn some Gaelic, make a zine... and then in the evening you have a choice: poetry or party?
Drag, comedy, pertormance art, prizes and dancing - our Arter Party has it all!
Full details of all the events listed on the right are in our pinned post

-SATURDAY-
SPEECHES
11:45-12:30 • STATION SQUARE
MARCH
12:30-1:00 • STATION SQUARE TO CORRAN HALLS
PRIDE VILLAGE
12:00-4.15 • CORRAN HALLS
AFTER PARTY (18+) 7:00-10:00 • CORRAN HALLS
PANACEA POETRY
7:30-9:30 • ROCKFIELD CENTREASSEMBLE: 11:45
SPEECHES: 12:00
MARCH: 12:30
• MARCH ROUTE
START
In front of the Clock Tower at Station Square
March along Station Rd and Queen's Park Place to join George St
3
3
Turn left down Corran Esplanade in front of The Oban Inn
Follow Corran Esplanade along the seafront to the roundabout
FINISH
March round the roundabout and into Corran HallsHOST
MADAME JO MAMA
JUDGE JUDAS
Asian Art Award tringe
025
AWARD
FRiNGE
HEAIK
Twanr
EDINBURGH FRINGE
Finish off the day's celebrations with an evening of song, dance, comedy (and justice!), hosted and DJed by the talented Madame Jo Mama.
Featuring award-winning comedian sanjay Lago and - putting the show in show trial - queer justice with Judge Judas.
After a raffle with some very special prizes (and our sponsored waxing!), get on the dance floor and party!
Doors open 7:00
Performance 7:30-10:00
And, fresh from the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony,
COMEDY FROM
SANJAY LAGO
• Performer/Entertainer of the Year,
2026 Proud Scotland Awards
• Arts Award winner, 2025 Somewhere:
For Us Unicorn Awards
020
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 19/08/2026
❤️
010
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 19/08/2026
Even a small donation would help us a lot. And make Ed’s pain worth it 😅
000
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 14/08/2026
One week to go before the start of Oban Pride 2026 🎉🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Our biggest ever Pride Weekend kicks off with a quiz! Come along to the Rockfield Centre on Friday for a free drink and a chance to win our mystery goodie bag, including some very special key rings!
A graphic with the Oban pride logo, an image of flags from our march and a rainbow overlay. The text reads “OBAN PRIDE 2026
215T-23RD AUGUST

1 WEEK TO GO
FRIDAY 21st
-QUIZ & SOCIAL-
6:00-8:00 • ROCKFIELD CENTRE
start off Pride Weekend with a relaxed, fun, alcohol-free social evening. Chat, join our quiz, browse our library, bring your knitting...
Win a goodie bag in our fun quiz - including some ceramic Oban Pride keyrings specially made by MacChoi Pottery!
Your first drink is FREE!

-THURSDAY-
PRE-PRIDE DROP IN
6:00-7:00 • OBAN PRIDE OFFICE
-FRIDAY-
QUIZ & SOCIAL
6:00-8:00 • ROCKFIELD CENTRE
-SATURDAY-SPEECHES
11:45-12:30 • STATION SQUARE
MARCH
12:30-1:00 • STATION SQUARE TO CORRAN HALLS
PRIDE VILLAGE
12:00-4:15 • CORRAN HALLS
AFTER PARTY (18+) 7:00-10:00 • CORRAN HALLS
PANACEA POETRY
7:30-9:30 • ROCKFIELD CENTRE
-SUNDAY-
QUEER POETRY WORKSHOP
10:00-11:00 • SADIE HALL
FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
11:30-5:30 • CORRAN HALLS
“
010
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 09/08/2026
With just two weeks to go let's take a look at two of the fantastic raffle prizes we have for you! 1st prize: A sack of tatties! A stunningly detailed sculpture, specially made by the incredibly talented Whitney (MacChoi Pottery) 2nd Prize: Afternoon tea for two at Gleneagles - worth £160!
OBAN PRIDE 2026
RAFFLE
First prize:
A twist on our now traditional sack of tatties, the incredible Whitney Choi has crafted a stunningly detailed ceramic sculpture for us!
Make sure to see it at his stall in our Community Stalls Village in the afternoon before it finds its new home with one very lucky winner in the raffle draw at the evening After Party - don't forget to get your tickets to make sure there's a chance that could be you!OBAN PRIDE 2026
RAFFLE
Second prize:
Enjoy a luxurious Afternoon Tea for two at the world-famous Gleneagles Hotel. Have a very special experience on us with this voucher, worth E160, for an exquisite treat of sandwiches, scones and French pastries in iconic surroundings.
121
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 09/08/2026
A very special message from a very special person, with a special surprise! The amazing Dr Bev! Two-time host of Oban Pride, fellow UK representative at São Paulo Pride, international drag performer extraordinaire, and noted potato enthusiast, live on stage at Doncaster Pride 🎉
010
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 05/08/2026
All our events and services are always free to attend and access, but they cost money. 💡 Support us at no cost to yourself: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/oban-... 💡 Sponsor our brave Ed: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding... 💡 DM/email to make a donation 🔁 Please share this post 🙏🏻
Rainbow graphic reading: “All our events, all year round, are free for everyone to attend - but they cost a lot to put on. We don't have big sponsors or stable funding.
If you appreciate what we do and want to help us, there are a few things you could do
• Make a regular donation, no matter how small
• Join Easyfundraising - retailers will donate to us when you buy from them; it costs you nothing!
• Sponsor Ed to be waxed at the Pride After Party!
• Buy raffle tickets at Pride - there are some fantastic prizes to win!
• Donate a prize we could raffle
• Sponsor us (or ask your employer to do it)
• Volunteer with us - we need time and skills too”easyfundraising: Raise free donations for Oban Pride every time you shop online!

How to get involved
1 Download the easyfundraising app
2 Choose us as your cause
3 See retailers donate whenever you shop
From your weekly shop to a holiday, shops donateI'm raising £500 to help Oban Pride, a small LGBTQIA+ charity
Organised by Edwin Sum
Prides across the UK are struggling to continue and funding is harder to come by. I'm aiming to raise at least £500 for Oban Pride, to support them to continue in their work for the LGBTQIA+ community in and around Oban, including putting on their annual Pride event. / am not blessed with much body hair, but I do have a little fur on my tummy…
Help us reach our £500 target!
Make a donation with JustGiving
Scan to donate
Scan the code or follow the link in the post to sponsor Ed's bravery - and see it at the After Party!If you want to
• Set up a regular donation
• Donate a prize
• Sponsor us
• Volunteer with us
Please DM us or email info@obanpride.com
We - and the people we help - are enormously grateful for any help we receive, large or small.
Thank you
110
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 04/08/2026
With less than three weeks to go it's time to get decorating! Whether it's a full window work of art, a quick handmade sign, or just a flag, we'd love to see you joining in! Post pics of your creations with the hashtag #ObanPrideWindows and we'll share them all ❤️
DECORATE YOUR WINDOWS
FOR OBAN PRIDE 2026
Show off your creativity
Show the community you care
Show passers-by that everyone is safe with you
Whether it's a few flags or a full blown mural, whether you're on the march route or the other side of town,
We'd love to see what you come up with!
Tag your photos #ObanPrideWindows and we'll share your photos
021
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 01/08/2026
3 weeks to go, so time to meet our 3 fantastic performers! We have an exciting and varied evening waiting for you – award-winning comedy, a truly original blend of performance and justice, and plenty of time for dancing! Plus raffle – and waxing! To sponsor visit www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
020
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 01/08/2026
Camping for trans and non-binary people in Oban over the weekend of Pride 🎉 Only a few days left to apply!
021
Reposted by Oban Pride
Esse House UK @essehouse.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
5 days left to apply. Free Food. Free Activities. Trans and Non-Binary wild-camping. We can even provide equipment if you havent got a tent and sleeping bag - just pay your travel costs to Oban.
2169
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 29/07/2026
March route announcement! - Along Station Rd and Queen's Park Place to join George St - Left down Corran Esplanade in front of The Oban Inn. - Along the seafront on Corran Esplanade to the roundabout - Round the roundabout and into Corran Halls Get your signs, flags and smiles and join us! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
A graphic with a rainbow background titled: OBAN PRIDE 2026: 22ND AUGUST MARCH ROUTE
There is a map of Oban with the route marked on as a rainbow-coloured path, and the text:
Start: In front of the Clock Tower at Station Square
1: March along Station Rd and Queen's Park Place to join George St
2: Turn left down Corran Esplanade in front of The Oban Inn
3: Follow Corran Esplanade along the seafront to the roundabout
Finish: March round the roundabout and into Corran Halls
030
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 29/07/2026
⚠️ Are you waiting for an appointment with Sandyford Adult Gender Service? Please act now. Sandyford has contacted everyone who joined its waiting list before August 2024 to check if they still need the service. Anyone who has not responded by 9th August 2026 will be removed from the waiting list.
scottishtrans.org
Sandyford Adult Gender Service finishes waiting list validation - Scottish Trans
Sandyford’s adult waiting list exercise is now finished. If you joined before August 2024 and haven’t heard from them, please get in touch. The Sandyford […]
1615
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 28/07/2026
The full programme for Oban Pride 2026 is here! Three days of fantastic free events - stalls, games, workshops, an after party… and of course our march! Full details of all events in the post below, and stay tuned for performer details to come soon!
OBAN PRIDE 2026
21ST-23RD AUGUST
PROGRAMME

FRIDAY
-QUIZ & SOCIAL-
ROCKFIELD CENTRE
6:00-8:00 Kick off the weekend with a quiz, boardgames, books or just a chat - or bring your own crafts/activities
First drink is FREE!

SATURDAY
-MARCH-
STATION SQUARE
11:45 Start to gather
12:00 Speeches
12:30 March departs
-PRIDE VILLAGE-CORRAN HALLS
12:00 Stalls quiet time
12:50-3:00 Stalls Village - Games
Zone - Youth Zone - Gaelic Zone
Quiet Zone
3:15-4:15 Gaelic Taster Session
-AFTER PARTY-CORRAN HALLS (18+)
7:00-10:00 Dancing - Drag

SUNDAY
QUEER POETRY
-WORKSHOP-SADIE HALL
10:00-11:00 Learn to make a poem from your own life experiences
FILMMAKING
-WORKSHOP-CORRAN HALLS
11:30-5:30 Learn the skills you need to make a movie with just your phone!
(Booking advised due to space)

ALL EVENTS FREE OF CHARGE!
143
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 27/07/2026
We’ve had a tremendous response to this and now are fully booked! If you’d like to be on our mailing list for advance notice for future events, email us at stalls@obanpride.com
010
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 27/07/2026
We are having a drop-in session in our office on Thursday (30th July). Pop in any time between 5:30 and 7:30pm if you fancy a chat about anything, to browse our library, or just find out more about what we’re doing. DM or email us (info@obanpride.com) for the address if you'd like to come
Drop-in session
• Feeling alone?
• Want to talk about something?
• Interested in helping out?
• Just fancy a chat?
Pop by our office!
• Thursday 30t July
• 5:30pm to 7:30pm
• contact us for the address
021
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 13/07/2026
Come along on Wednesday to the second of our new regular socials! Whether you want to meet people and have a chat, play a boardgame, or just sit and do your knitting, we’d love to see you there! Pop-in anytime you like between 5:30 and 7:30 at the Atlantis Leisure Centre
Evening Drop-in Social
Wednesday 15th July, 5:30-7:30
Function Room, Atlantis Leisure Centre
Pop in and 
• meet people
• browse our books
• play boardgames
• bring your knitting, crochet, sketchbook, journal...
• chat about our plans for this year's Pride
• chat about volunteering and how you can be involved
• tell us what you want us to do over the next year!
021
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 11/07/2026
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 6 weeks until Oban Pride 2026 and what a weekend we have for you! 🎉 Three days where we can celebrate, come together, learn, create, laugh, dance and support each other. Full details of all the exciting activities will be announced over the coming weeks. Keep your diary clear! See you there!
OBAN PRIDE 2026, 21ST -23RD AUGUST
PROGRAMME:
FRIDAY: OPENING NIGHT SOCIAL

SATURDAY: SPEECHES, MARCH, STALLS VILLAGE, GAMES ZONE, YOUTH ZONE, GAELIC ZONE
AFTER PARTY: DRAG, COMEDY, DANCING

SUNDAY: CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

6 WEEKS TO GO!
WATCH OUR SOCIALS - MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST
PROGRAMME

STATION SQUARE
11:45 MARCH GATHERS
12:00 SPEECHES
12:30 MARCH LEAVES

CORRAN HALLS
12:00 STALLS QUIET TIME
12:45 MARCH ARRIVES
12:50-3:00 COMMUNITY STALLS VILLAGE YOUTH ZONE • GAMES ZONE GAELIC ZONE • QUIET ZONE
7:00-10:00

AFTER PARTY:
DRAG • COMEDY • RAFFLE DANCING • PLUS... SPONSORED WAX THE TREASURER'S TRAIL

ALL EVENTS
FREE
TO ATTEND
042
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 06/07/2026
We have some spaces left for stalls at this year's Oban Pride on August 22nd! 🎉 If you'd like a stall in our always popular Community Stalls Village, email us at stalls@obanpride.com for details Hope to see you there!
A photograph of a large hall filled with various different kinds of stalls, captioned "Last year's Community Stalls Village, just before opening" on a graphic with a rainbow background and the text 
"Call for Stalls!
Are you a
• craftsperson, artist, maker?
• small business?
• charity or community organisation?
We have a limited number of spaces left for the Community Stalls Village at Oban Pride 2026 on 22d August!
For details or to apply, please email stalls@obanpride.com
Applications are open to anyone based anywhere, but we particular welcome local and/or LGBTQIA+ run or focused organisations and businesses." 

At the bottom is the Oban Pride logo
000
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 03/07/2026
Pride isn’t just a month. LGBTQIA+ people need support all year round. #PrideMonth
If you're a brand who's spent Pride Month being supportive
Keep doing itIf you're a
company who's spent Pride Month flying rainbow flags
Keep doing itIf you're an
LGBTQIA+ person who’s
been feeling less
alone
Keep doing itIt's not just a month to us
Don't let it be for you
042
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 14/06/2026
We are having a drop-in session in our office on Tuesday (16th June). Pop in any time between 4:30 and 6:00pm if you fancy a chat about anything - whether it's a problem you have, you just fancy a chat and a cuppa, you want to volunteer, or you just want to see our photos from Brazil!
A rainbow graphic with the drop in information as described in the post text
100
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 02/06/2026
Always need to sit on the suitcase to get it to shut….
A very cute little teddy bear wearing a dark blue fleece with the Oban pride logo embroidered on, sitting on a suitcase
030
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 02/06/2026
June is Pride Month. And yes, we still need it. Happy Pride Month to all!
A rainbow graphic with text reading “happy shame month”. Shame has been crossed out and replaced with “pride”Text reading “June is Pride Month. And yes, we still need it.
Because people are still made to feel ashamed of who they are.
Because people are still afraid to go out as themselves.
Because some people are trying to make it more difficult for us to be ourselves.
Because there's a new generation of young people trying to find their place and their community.”
061
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 27/05/2026
We already have a Samba band leading our march, and now Oban Pride is going to Brazil! 🇧🇷🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We are representing Scotland at São Paulo Pride Parade on June 7th! More details in the images! Dorian T. Fisk photo by @donaldscarrphotography (IG)
Oban Pride is representing Scotland at the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of São Paulo Pride!Oban Pride will be joined by Pride Cymru, Belfast Pride, and Pride in London for a week of meetings with Brazil's Pride organisations, and visits to social projects, including for trans women, LGBTQIA+ youth rejected by their families, and older LGBTQIA+ people, ending with representing the UK in the world's largest Pride, São Paulo
Pride Parade.This is an amazing opportunity for Oban Pride and for Scotland, for making connections, building relationships, and for mutual support with our fellow Prides and LGBTQIA+| family in Brazil. The delegation and all the events are being organised by the British Council as part of the UK/Brazil Season of Culture, a year-long celebration of links between the two countries.Representing Scotland will be our Chair, Kevin, and two-time Oban Pride performer and workshop host, Dorian T. Fisk, an award-winning Drag King who will be performing during the week and at São Paulo Pride Parade itself.

Accompanying the text is a photograph of Dorian T. Fisk with a beard and kilt.
110
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 20/05/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our training course last week – and of course an extra special thank you to Samaritans Scotland and their wonderful trainer We had lovely feedback about how useful the course was, and we hope to be able to repeat it 🤞 #ObanPride #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
a graphic with the Mental Health Foundation's Mental Health Awareness week logo and the Oban Pride logo. The background is a purple monochrome view of McCaig's Tower with a rainbow overlaid. Inset in the corner sour post advertising the Samaritans Training course. The main text reads "A huge thank you to everyone who attended our training course last week – and of course an extra special thank you to Samaritans Scotland and their wonderful trainer.

We had lovely feedback about how useful the course was to people, and we hope to be able to repeat it and offer more training opportunities like this in future."
021
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 17/05/2026
Today, 17th May, marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). A day for raising awareness of injustices and celebrating diversity. We will continue to work with our allies and the community of Oban to be on the right side of history 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #ObanPride #IDAHOBIT
A graphic with a white background and a large curvy rainbow overlay, and the text “International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.” The Oban Pride logo is at the bottom 
A graphic with a white background and a large curvy rainbow overlay, and the text “Today, 17th May, marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). A day for raising awareness of injustices and celebrating diversity. Seven years ago today was the eve of our inaugural Pride. Though we hear some positive stories, we know there is so much more to help bring about. We will continue to work with our allies and the community of Oban to be on the right side of history.” The Oban Pride logo is at the bottom
012
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 10/05/2026
Please share and help them find a person!
010
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 08/05/2026
Any reposts of our last post for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek would be greatly appreciated 🙏
011
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 08/05/2026
See what we've got planned for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek ☕️ Coffee social on Wednesday 🧑‍🏫 Mental health training on Thursday 🌈 LGBTQIA+ drop in at our office and library 🛠️ Volunteering opportunities along with information and signposting on resources for improving your mental health #ObanPride 1/2
A graphic with a rainbow over a red monochrome view of McCaig's Tower. The text reads
"Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Action.
Take action for your mental health with us:

Wednesday: Coffee & chat social meet
Meet new friends at the Rockfield Centre

Thursday: Conversations with Vulnerable 
People course (with Samaritans Scotland)
Training for local third sector groups 

Friday: LGBTQIA+ Drop-in
Come to our office if you need support or to talk

Volunteer with us!
Volunteering is vital for us to deliver our services, and brings a range of health and wellbeing benefits to you "
At the top are the Oban Pride logo and the Mental Health Foundation's logo for Mental Health Awareness Week.
A graphic with a rainbow over a orange monochrome view of McCaig's Tower. The text reads
" Coffee & Chat Social
Wednesday 13th May 5:30pm-7:30pm 
Rowan Café, Rockfield Centre
One of the most important factors for happiness and good mental health is social contact.

Come have a chat, a free drink, and meet some new people! All welcome: LGBTQIA+ and allies.

You can also meet some of the committee, find out what our plans are, and tell us what kind of events you’d like to see. 

If you you’d like to be a part of what we do, come and talk to us about ways to get involved."

At the top are the Oban Pride logo and the Mental Health Foundation's logo for Mental Health Awareness Week.
A graphic with a rainbow over a yellow monochrome view of McCaig's Tower. The text reads
" Conversations with 
Vulnerable People Training
Thursday 14th May

A one-day course delivered for Oban Pride by Samaritans Scotland, free of charge to local community groups, to give them the skills to talk to and support people who may be struggling with their mental and emotional wellbeing. 

For information about this and future events, contact us at info@obanpride.com"
At the top are the Oban Pride logo and the Mental Health Foundation's logo for Mental Health Awareness Week.

A graphic with a rainbow over a green monochrome view of McCaig's Tower. The text reads
" LGBTQIA+ Drop-in
Friday 15th May 6:30pm-8:00pm 
Oban Pride Office
Sometimes we all need a private space to talk. 

Whether you’re feeling alone, need someone to talk to about something, or just fancy a chat and a cuppa, come along. You can also browse and borrow from our Rainbow Library of LGBTQIA+ books and resources.

To keep the space safe for everyone, we don’t publish the address. If you’d like to attend, please message us here or email us at info@obanpride.com"
At the top are the Oban Pride logo and the Mental Health Foundation's logo for Mental Health Awareness Week.
133
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 06/05/2026
Our first social event of the year for LGBTQIA+ people and allies, whether you are local or a visitor to Oban! Pop-in at any time for as little or as long as you want. A chance for a wee blether, to meet new people, and ask about plans for Oban Pride 2026 and volunteering. First drink on us!
A graphic with a rainbow over a purple monochrome view of McCaig's Tower. The text reads
"Evening Drop-in Social
Wednesday 13th May 5:30pm-7:30pm
Rowan Café, Rockfield Centre
Come along, have a chat, and meet some new people!
Interested in getting involved or volunteering with Oban Pride? Come and talk to us about it
All welcome.
One free drink per person!"
AT the top is the Oban Pride logo and the Mental Health Foundations logo for Mental Health Awareness Week.
001
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 06/05/2026
Next week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek; the theme this year is 'Action'. Awareness is important, but it's action that makes things better. We will be running several events to help people take action for their own and other people's mental health. Watch for announcements and join us! #ObanPride
A graphic from the Mental Health Foundation, founders of Mental Health Awareness Week. A purple background with text reading: "Awareness is vital, but real change comes when we take action too.
This Mental Health Awareness Week, take action for good mental health - for yourself, for someone else, for all of us."
Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week 11-17 May 2026
074
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 06/05/2026
Thank you ❤️
021
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 06/05/2026
We are extremely excited to have the wonderful Esse House at Oban Pride 2026 – and holding an EsseCamp event at the same time! This is a fantastic opportunity for trans and non-binary people; just check out the pics and posts from their recent camp in Arran to see why 🏳️‍⚧️
0174
Reposted by Oban Pride
Esse House UK @essehouse.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Over the last 4 days, our community, volunteers, and attendees have: • Laughed. A lot. • Raced glow in the dark rubber ducks down a river. • Climbed through the clouds to the highest point of the Isle of Arran • Prepared and served about 200 meals to the trans and non-binary community 1/2
An attendee of EsseCamp stands atop a large granite boulder, surveying the landscapeEsseCamp, day 1. Tents sprawl across a grassy field next to a river
26013
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 06/05/2026
We are watching 👀
051
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 05/05/2026
We know it's a bit late, but when we said history doesn't stop and so neither would we, we weren't kidding! Final post about LGBT+ science and Innovation: Dr Mike Farquhar and the NHS Rainbow badge
A graphic with an image of a smiling, middle aged white man wearing glasses and a rainbow lanyard holding up two small name rainbow pins with the NHS in large letters on them. Accompanying it is text that reads: "Dr Mike Farquhar (he/him) is a Consultant in children's sleep medicine at Evelina London Children's Hospital. His diverse work includes promoting awareness of the importance of sleep for young people, and fatigue and sleep in night shift healthcare workers."
A graphic with text that reads: "He has spoken about the effects the negative attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people had on him whilst growing up in the Highlands and on his early years in his medical career. This inspired him to help develop the Rainbow NHS Badge at Evelina London to help reduce discrimination and to show young LGBTQ+ people accessing their services that they are there for them.

He has won several awards for his advocacy work including the Innovation Award at the first Proud Scotland Awards in 2019. The Rainbow NHS Badge was later adopted by NHS England and rolled out across many organisations, which led to one of our Trustees finally getting one. We have recently found out that the original badge has been accepted into the Science Museum Archives!"
031
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 17/04/2026
Come see us at this fantastic event at Oban Community Fire Station tomorrow! (Saturday 18th April) Say 'hello', find out about what we do, our plans, and volunteering opportunities. 💆 We'll be offering free, 5-minute taster treatments of Indian head massage – first come, first served!
WORLD HEALTH DAY
Family Event
AT OBAN COMMUNITY FIRE STATION
SATURDAY 18 APRIL, 12PM - 4PM
• Food Vans
FROM
12PV
• → Fun Activities
• Meet Local Groups and Organisations
2PM
Talks and Q&A
About Healthcare in our Community
3PM
1 Firefighter
Demonstrations
FREE blood type test kits* available to take home!
HOSTED BY THE ARGYLL & BUTE RURAL YOUTH ACTION TEAM
020
Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 04/03/2026
History doesn't stop at the end of the month, so we're not going to either. Dr Alfredo Carpineti (he/him; @drcarpineti.bsky.social) is the founder of Pride in STEM (@prideinstem.bsky.social), a charity which supports and promotes LGBTQIA+ people in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
a graphic with a photo of Alfredo, a white man with tousled dark hair and a short beard wearing a blue hoodie and a black jacket, with a castle and a a twilight sky behind him. The text reads "Dr Alfredo Carpineti (he/him) is the founder of Pride in STEM, a charity which supports and promotes LGBTQIA+ people in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)."A graphic with the text "Alfredo is an astrophysicist, science communicator and social activist. Born near Rome, he moved to London for his MSc and PhD, where he lives with his husband and their corgi.

It was in London too that his passion for astrophysics began, as a child on holiday: reading about a hypothesis that a supernova killed the dinosaurs led to a book about space, a telescope, and ultimately, his own book. Invisible Rainbows, his first book, explores the universe beyond the light that we can see -- in infrared, ultraviolet, X-ray and the whole spectrum."
0295