Oban derives it’s name from “an t-Ã’ban” which in Scottish Gaelic means “The Little Bay”.
During The Second World War, Oban was a bustling port used by merchant & Royal Navy ships. The port played a big role during the war itself but today there is only one surviving air raid shelter in the centre of Oban.
Read more about the history of the Scottish town of Oban at Oban Online: http://www.obanonline.com/pages/about-oban/history.html
Fort William was originally based around the village of Inverlochy but now lies at the southern end of the Great Glen, on the shores of Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil.
Throughout history the area around Fort William was strongly Cameron country, and there were a number of Cameron settlements close by such as Blarmacfoldach.
Prior to the building of the fort itself, the largest settlement in the area was Inverlochy which was the site of the Battle of Inverlochy.
Full article about the history of Fort William in Scotland: http://www.fortwilliamonline.co.uk/pages/history.html