THE general opinion seems to be that the Oban area escaped lightly as Storm Ophelia blew in on Monday night.
A few of the bunting streamers at the high end of George Street were brought down but otherwise there were few reports of any significant damage.
One sailing boat was left high and dry on the beach at Kerrera after being driven ashore, and was captured on camera by Tim Vollum, of Balliemore Farm on the island.