St Columba's Cathedral

St Columba's Cathedral is a Gothic Revival church located on the Esplanade in Oban, Argyll and Bute, built with distinctive pink Peterhead granite and blue Inverawe granite. The structure rises prominently against the harbor and coastal scenery.

The foundation stone was laid in 1932 to replace an earlier corrugated iron building from 1878. Construction finished in 1952 following the designs of architect Giles Gilbert Scott.

The cathedral serves the Roman Catholic community of the region as their main church and spiritual center. It remains an important gathering place for believers throughout Argyll and the Isles.

The building welcomes visitors during services and as a place for quiet reflection and viewing. Easy access to the site is available from the harbor area, where the cathedral stands on the waterfront promenade.

The project received funding support from donors in the United States, Canada, and Ireland during its construction period. This international collaboration made the building's completion possible.

Location: Argyll and Bute

Inception: 1935

Architects: Giles Gilbert Scott

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://rcdai.org.uk/pages/Cathedral.html

GPS coordinates: 56.41950,-5.47883

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:10