Following the tremendous success of Oban’s first-ever Creel Tree in 2024 built entirely by volunteers, the Oban Winter Festival is delighted to announce the launch of its 2025 Creel Tree Appeal — and the local community is at the 💖of this year’s plans.

We are looking for £10 sponsorship to help make this year’s tree even more spectacular and help us build a legacy that will carry on for years to come!

(or more than 1 if desired!) for a £25 donation. For each £25 donation you will receive a dedicated Creel with your business name acknowledged on a large sign on the visible end. Any questions, please contact us at info@obanwinterfestival.com and we’ll be happy to help! Please add your business name AS YOU WANT IT TO APPEAR in the message section when donating.

The 2025 Creel Tree will require a large number of creels — and the Festival is asking the community to sponsor them. For just £10, sponsors will have their name proudly displayed on a colourful tag on a creel and recognised on the Oban Winter Festival website and social media channels. Don’t forget to add your own personal message or dedication in the message box when you donate!

All proceeds will go directly towards the cost of the creels, and the beauty of this project is that the tree can grow each year, building on what the community creates together. It’s a donation that will keep on giving & growing.

Get involved and help create a lasting Oban legacy, celebrating our shared heritage.

We would like to give a massive warm Oban THANK YOU to the following lovely folks who have already supported this appeal or sponsored creels!

If you would like to donate to the Oban Winter Festival Creel Tree Appeal, CLICK HERE to visit the Giving Wheel Donation website, simply input the amount you wish to sponsor (£10 for a tag on a creel, £25 for businesses sponsoring an entire creel) – if you can, we’d really appreciate it if you can add Gift Aid to your donation too.