Local Shows
Local events include the Bunessan Show (August), Uisken Games (August), Mull Games (July), Mull Car Rally (October), and an open-air church service at Kilvickeon. Details of the timetables and events can be obtained from the Tobermory website (www.tobermory.co.uk) and the Tourist Office in Craignure (Tel: 01680 812377).
Isle of Iona
This tiny island has had an influence out of all proportion to its size due to the establishment of Christianity in Scotland, England and throughout mainland Europe. The Isle of Iona’s place in history was secured when St. Colomba landed in 563 AD. You can learn more about its history by touring the Isle of Iona Abbey, its museum (carvings, manuscripts and Celtic crosses) and the ruined monastery. There are also craft shops, several coffee shops and restaurants. The island also has some of the best walks in Scotland.
Duart Castle
Standing on a cliff top overlooking the Sound of Mull, Duart Castle is the home of the Clan Maclean. Visitors can explore the state rooms, dungeons and parapets and discover more of the history of this dramatic building. There is an excellent tea-room serving hot and cold food, and again, this could be considered one of the more beautiful walks in Scotland. www.duartcastle.com
Tobermory
A very scenic and popular former fishing village, great for Scotland sightseeing, with gift shops, restaurants, and picturesque harbour. It is known to many as the setting for the acclaimed children’s TV show ‘Balamory’. www.tobermory.co.uk.
Staffa
Staffa trips – www.staffatrips.co.uk / Tel 01681700358 or www.staffatours.com.
Whale Watching and Wildlife
Whale Watching and Wildlife Trips or Sea Angling – www.volanteiona.com. Tel 01681700362.
Wildlife Tours – www.wildaboutmull.co.uk. Tel 01681704229 or www.aboutmull.co.uk. Tel 01681700507.
Sea Eagles
Sea Eagle Watch – A guided visit to the hide to watch the sea eagle.
www.scotland.forestry.gov.uk/visit/mull/mull-eagle-watch.
Ardalanish
Only four miles from Saorphin Ardalanish is worth a visit to see the old weaving looms in operation and to find some very unique woollen tweed products. Whilst you are there it is worth a walk down to the large beach down the track not far from the mill. Isle of Mull Weavers www.ardalanish.com.
Pony Trekking
Ross of Mull Historical Centre
Located just outside Bunessan next to the old corn mill. A charity based organisation providing a repository for historical information about the ross of mull and to encourage exploration of the cultural, natural and built environment of the area. www.romhc.org.uk.
Beaches
Mull has many sandy beaches, with 3 on the farm at the end of our track, and more both east and west along the coast. Particularly worth exploring are the beaches from Fidden to Erraid and Knockvologan on the south west tip of the Island.
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Walks
Mull has great walks, both short along and near the roads and beaches where there are never many people and serious hikes for the hearty from the Munro of Ben More to the long rugged coastline. Some are shown on our walks page but you should be prepared as you can easily be 5-10 miles from the nearest farm and the weather can vary.
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Fishing
The many rivers and lochs on Mull are home to some spectacular fish. There are plenty of Brown Trout with people having caught specimens weighing over 15lbs on the island, and Sea Trout and Salmon when the water is right. Fishing our Loch from the bank is free. There are also plenty of sea fish off the points and beaches on the farm. Fishing elsewhere on the island can be booked through www.fishingonmull.co.uk.
