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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · 15h

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

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · 2d

🏳️‍⚧️ Survey on trans healthcare experiences in Argyll & Bute and Highland.

Please take part and/or share 🙏

Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 7d

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"

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Sep 16

📝 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

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Sep 14

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...

House Party Glasgow’s Instagram page, with the bio “discover brands from minority groups around the world”

Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Sep 14

📣 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

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Sep 3

These are wonderful pics! 😻 Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the day and thank you for coming to support ❤️

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Aug 29

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!"

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Aug 28

Reminder of what’s in store on Saturday! See you there!

#ObanPride2025 #ObanPride

Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Jul 22

📣 After last night's big announcement, here is the official schedule for Oban Pride 2025 🎉🎉🎉

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Aug 28

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!"

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Aug 25

📣 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."

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Aug 22

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!!

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · Aug 19

We’re excited for our trip to Oban ❤️

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."

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Aug 22

📣 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."

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Aug 19

Check them out:

Celebrate with Pride @celebratewithpride (IG)

TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social @transactualuk (IG & FB), transactual.org.uk

RookHart Games @Rookhartgames (FB), bit.ly/RookHartGames

North Argyll Carers Centre @northargyllcarers (FB), www.northargyllcarers.org.uk

#ObanPride

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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 ⬇️

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Aug 17

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”

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Aug 15

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”

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Aug 15

Love to the amazing Sacha Coward for writing this, and to the trans community and all those affected by this 🏳️‍⚧️

Sachaaaargh 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/

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Aug 14

John Boyne says LGBTQ+ fiction prize backlash brought him ‘close to the edge’

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Aug 12

🥁 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”

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Jul 22

🦺 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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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Jul 22

📣 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)

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Oban Pride @obanpride.bsky.social · Jul 21

Drumroll please 🥁….

Big announcement coming soon - watch on Facebook Live or check here afterwards!

A graphic saying that there will be an announcement on Facebook Live tonight at 6pm

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