Island of Mull Travel Guide

  Tobermory
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  • Tobermory
      Tobermory
    by JessieLang
  • Taken on horse back near Salen
      Taken on horse back near Salen
    by merida75
  • Distillery
      Distillery
    by JessieLang
  • Mink
      Mink
    by nickandchris
  • Our boat by the Loch Na Keal road.
      Our boat by the Loch Na Keal road.
    by nickandchris
 

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 Wonderful scenery, wonderful town, wonderful islands 


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 Midgies, Monsoons 


In a nutshell

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 Sealife, wildlife, scenery and so much more.... 

 

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Things to Do  

Craignure

Craignure, Island of Mull

 nickandchris Says:  Craignure is the main ferry port for Mull, with the larger ferries calling here. Don't expect a lot, as apart from the ferry quay, really the place is little more than a row of houses. There is a tourist information office, toilets, a pub with accommodation serving food and... 

Tobermory--Colorful and fun

Tobermory--Colorful and fun, Island of Mull

 JessieLang Says:  The road toTobermory is one-lane, with pull out spots for passing. If you meet another vehicle, somebody has to back up to the nearest wide spot. It is well worth the fairly short drive. Tobermory is very colorful and picturesque. The shops along the main street by the bay... 

The Macleod centre

The Macleod centre, Island of Mull

 kat-m Says:  The Macleod centre was built with the view of helping young people with disabilities or underprivaledged backgrounds, today young and old can lodge here, it has accomodation for up to 48 people with well spaced dormitories to encourage privacy but also to provide a community... 

Iona

Iona, Island of Mull

 kat-m Says:  The short ferry trip from Mull over to Iona is a must do when on Mull. Iona is very beautiful and peaceful. The walk from the ferry to the Abbey is short and easily managed by all ages. The Nunnery is a lovely place to visit and the gardens are nice. Next you will come to... 

Take the Ferry to get there .. how else??

Take the Ferry to get there .. how else??, Island of Mull

 frank_delargy Says:  There are 3 ways to get to Mull by ferry. Oban - CraignureKilchoan - Tobermoryand my favorite Lochaline - Fishnish Getting there (and back) is part of the adventure of Mull. On one particular trip it was so windy, we couldn't stand up straight! 

Hotels  

Seaview Bed & Breakfast

 1 Review and 207 Opinions  A pleasant stay. Not much to do in Fionnphort but enjoy the scenery around you. The drive to... 

Restaurants  

The Keel Row: Great views from here

The Keel Row: Great views from here, Island of Mull

 kat-m Says:  The Keel Row does a roaring trade, Being the only restaurant near to the Iona ferry it catches all the passing trade and of course is a change from wherever you might be staying nearby. We tried to reserve a table but were told to get there early and then it was a matter of... 

CRAIGNURE INN: Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood!

CRAIGNURE INN: Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood!, Island of Mull

 mtncorg Says:  The pub of the inn serves as the local focal point for social gathering bringing in locals, passersby and many from the nearby campsite. The place was packed every night I was there ensuring great conversation. The food was great, as well, myself quickly digging into local... 

Transportation  

The Best Of Both Worlds

The Best Of Both Worlds, Island of Mull

 nickandchris Says:  As you will have read, we drove to Mull in our motorhome carrying our new motorbike on the back. This in itself was some feat as it had taken weeks of buying, transporting and fixing a suitable motorbike rack to the van's draw-bar. Our first trial with the bike on the rack... 

Routes To Mull

Routes To Mull, Island of Mull

 nickandchris Says:  The three ferry routes to Mull are: Oban to Craignure Lochaline to Fishnish Kilchoan to Tobermory.We opted for the small ferry and 15 min. crossing from Lochaline. Ok so it takes longer to get to Lochaline but you don't have to book this ferry in advance, which you do if you... 

Getting there: Take the ferry

Getting  there: Take the ferry, Island of Mull

 JessieLang Says:  Catch the Isle of Mull ferry in Oban. It is a car ferry, but also takes walk-on passengers. It runs about every 2 hours.The ferry has food service, a pub, some shops, and comfortable indoor areas to sit, but we were all up on the top deck in the cold because of the great... 

Corran Ferry

Corran Ferry, Island of Mull

 nickandchris Says:  Our route to Mull was from Lochaline in the Ardnamurchan peninsula. The shortest route to Lochaline travelling from the south, involves the Corran ferry, saving the long journey around Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil . This is literally a five min. crossing and cost us £5.20. Watch... 

Warnings and Dangers  

WEATHER

WEATHER, Island of Mull

 mtncorg Says:  This little section gets repeated throughout my Scottish selections. Weather is an important factor in anyone’s trip to Scotland and especially to its western Highlands and Islands. Summers are brief. Days change quickly. Heavy rains give way to sun and back to rain once... 

SINGLE LANES AND BUSES

SINGLE LANES AND BUSES, Island of Mull

 mtncorg Says:  You’ll learn to quickly identify the little black and white pillars along the road that denote turnouts where people can pass each other along the single lane roads. You need to develop this skill quickly along the Craignure-Fionnphort road with the big tour buses trundling... 

What to Pack  

Isle of Mull

Isle of Mull, Island of Mull

 merida75 Says:  Either take a wheeled trolley case or holdall, if you don`t have a rucksack since the hills are super-steep. Do take a small backpack with you for any walks / climbs / sailings / tours / horse riding. Sturdy walking shoes/boots are a must as are wellies. Don`t do as I did... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Wild life in abundance

Wild life in abundance, Island of Mull

 kat-m Says:  We set off down the road to Carsaig with a view to seeing Carsaig Arches, These are sea arches I had seen pictures of and thought it might be a a nice trip. The road is very narrow and very precarious, however we saw stags, Hares and eagles, not to mention a beautiful... 

GEORGIAN MANOR AT LOCHBUIE

GEORGIAN MANOR AT LOCHBUIE, Island of Mull

 mtncorg Says:  Castles can be drafty, dank and gloomy. If you don’t have to worry about clansmen, neighbors or the occasional passerby with a claymore than why not build something a little lighter in style? Say something like a Georgian-style manor house? Well, that is what the Maclaine of... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Fun On The Water

Fun On The Water, Island of Mull

 nickandchris Says:  Obviously Mull is surrounded by sea as well as having a number of sea lochs, all ideal for boating and kayaking.We are fortunate to own a 3.3 metre inflateable that packs away and fits in our motorhome. It takes us around 30 mins to have it inflated and boarded, then comes... 

Plenty of Fish Out There.....

Plenty of Fish Out There....., Island of Mull

 nickandchris Says:  When we travel to coastral Scotland, we always take our boat with us.We like to fish from the sea lochs (which tend to be calmer than the open sea) as well as the open sea when it is not rough.Mull certainly proved to be a rewarding place for fishing, we caught many mackerel... 

Favorites  

Watching The Wildlife...

Watching The Wildlife..., Island of Mull

 nickandchris Says:  I am constantly on the look out for wild life, in particular otters, seals, porpoises and dolphins. This year, disappointingly, we only saw one seal, while we were camped on Loch Na Keal. She came bobbing passed every day. We called her Sally seal.We also had Heinrich heron... 

Uisken

Uisken, Island of Mull

 nickandchris Says:  Just the best place to free-camp on Mull as you are made to feel welcome. As you approach the beach, there is a sign saying, " Camping. Apply here." or some such similar message. You pay £1 a night for any unit, any number of occupants, be it tent, caravan or motorhome.... 

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