Milestone reached at new Oban Airport Business Park

The business park is designed to support the growth of a regional cluster for aviation, engineering and logistics, creating new opportunities for investment and employment in the area.

To mark the milestone, project partners from Argyll and Bute Council, hub North Scotland and Robertson Construction Northern signed the steel frame ahead of it being enclosed within the building.

Located around six miles from Oban on a brownfield site immediately adjacent to Oban Airport, the development includes new infrastructure to support future business growth alongside a purpose-built search and rescue base for Bristow Helicopters.

Earlier this year, Oban Airport was confirmed as one of two seasonal helicopter bases for the operator, supporting emergency response across the west coast and surrounding islands during peak months.

With the steel frame now complete, work will progress to roofing and cladding, followed by internal fit out. Construction is scheduled for completion in December 2026, approximately 12 months after groundworks began.

The project is being overseen by hub North Scotland on behalf of Argyll and Bute Council, with Robertson Construction delivering the works as main contractor.

Funding includes £7.7 million from the Community Regeneration Partnership Fund, alongside £7.25 million already committed by the council for infrastructure.

Future phases will support aviation-related growth, including opportunities linked to unmanned aerial vehicle technology, building on recent trials delivering services to remote and island communities.

Community benefits being delivered by Robertson as part of construction include apprenticeships, graduate and work experience placements, school engagement activities and opportunities for the local supply chain.

Ian Phillips, Regional Managing Director, Robertson Construction Northern, said: “The completion of the steel frame provides a clear visual indication of how the site is taking shape and the role it will play in supporting future growth at Oban Airport. With the frame now complete, the project will continue at pace into the next phase of construction.”