On the 5th November, the people of Oban saw what is probably one of the most spectacular fireworks displays this year, and possibly the quickest display in the country too.
Oban council had been promising the people of this quiet Scottish town a really spectacular fireworks display and donations had been sought for several months according to many reports to pay for the £6000 worth of fireworks.
On the night of the 5th, the people of Oban gathered round at the Mossfield Stadium in anticipation and indeed did see one of the most impressive sets of fireworks ever to grace the town – except what was meant to be a 20 minute display with fireworks and music in perfect sync, lasted around 50 seconds and then abruptly ended.
After a little berwilderment, Councillor Roddy McCuish who helped organise the event had to announce that due to a massive technical malfunction all the fireworks had gone off at once. As this video shows however, Oban really was treated to one heck of a lot of fireworks:
Good news for Oban:
Following the hitch, the company behind the fireworks has offered Oban a completely free (and hopefully glitch free) fireworks display at the end of November to co-incide with the Winter Festival in Oban. The fireworks will be visible across Oban harbour on the night of Sunday 27th November.
Good date your everyone’s diary if you can make it as this should be quite spectacular over the water!
More Links in Oban:
Pyro 1 (the company behind the fireworks)
Things to do in Oban (guide to activities & attractions)
Hotels in Oban
Oban self-catering accommodation
