obanbaymarine

...promoting a short stay transit marina for the heart of Oban Bay, on the West Coast of Scotland...

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Oban Bay Marine - background to the project

marine leisure reports, studies and surveys

RYA - March 2010
Increasing numbers of people are choosing boating and watersports and water based leisure activities. The figures have increased by 26% in 2009 from the previous year. bulltet_pointread report bullet_right

Scottish Enterprise - Sailing Tourism in Scotland - February 2010
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This national review of the Sailing Tourism sector highlights an industry sector that until recently has grown continually over the last decade and a half with new facilities and commercial provision being absorbed by the market. bulltet_point read report bullet_right

The Economic Impact of Wildlife Tourism in Scotland - The Scottish Government - May 2010
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Sound of Mull SSMEI - draft report  2009
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Clyde SSMEI - draft report  2009
Recreation and Tourism Sector - bulltet_point read report bullet_right

Kevin Williams, Argyll and Bute Council  - May 2008
Argyll and Bute - The Leading Marine Leisure Destination in the UK?

The economic significance and the opportunities in the marine leisure sector are significant in Argyll and Bute. The Council has a clear role in the promotion of marine leisure as a facility operator, planning authority and economic development agency. bulltet_point read report bullet_right

 
McKenzie Wilson Partnership for Argyll & the Islands Enterprise - August 2007 
Marine Leisure Infrastructure on the Atlantic Islands of Argyll.
 A study to identify potential sites that could be developed to increase the provision of marine leisure facilities and support infrastructure on the Atlantic Islands of Argyll. This review will be capable of informing and influencing strategy at local and regional level as well as delivering objective development initiatives
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West Highland Anchorages and Moorings Association - WHAM - submission to the Scottish Parliament -  Environment and Rural Development Committee inquiry into the management of the marine environment  - published March 2007. bulltet_point read report bullet_right

Royal Yachting Association Scotland - RYA - submission to the Scottish Parliament -  Environment and Rural Development Committee inquiry into the management of the marine environment  - published March 2007.bulltet_point read report bullet_right

Oban bay and harbour studies, reports and surveys

Argyll and Bute Council - Oban Action Plan - May 2006
The Action Plan for Oban sets a strategic framework complementary to the Argyll and Bute Development Plan to support growth and enhance the quality of place and sustainable performance of Oban as the regional capital of the Western Highlands and the Islands. bulltet_point read full report bullet_right :: bulltet_point read extract of report re: harbour plans bullet_right

Argyll and Bute Council November 2008 Town Centres and Waterfronts CHORD Outline Business Cases bulltet_point read report bullet_right

Argyll and Bute Council - Argyll and Bute Town Centres and Waterfronts Outline Business Cases - Application of Scoring Methodology November 2008  bulltet_point read report bullet_right

Argyll & the Islands Enterprise: Marine Leisure Tourism in Argyll & the Islands 2004, bulltet_point read report bullet_right

 

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Oban Harbour Oban Harbour
Oban's North Pier overlooked by McCaig's Tower overlooking the proposed transit marina location