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The Isle of Mull is the second largest of the Inner Hebrides islands after Skye. It is probably the second most visited too. Tobermory is always a tourist centre but the rest of the island is well worth exploring.
The Isle of Mull contains the only Munro in the Hebrides, Ben More in the south of the island. There are plenty of opportunities for exploring Mull on foot and bird watching is also popular as birds of prey are often seen hunting over the moors or fishing over lochs and sea.
Isle of Mull Tourist Information
Mull is a beautiful island off the west coast of Scotland. It's interior is full of high mountain peaks covered with moorland with Ben More its highest at 3,196 feet. The lowlands have been turned into a farming resource so are much more lush and green due to the high rainfall the islands receives - it's apparently the wettest Hebridean island so take your mac. Beaches are its other feature particularly around Calgary to Kilninian in the north of the island and Loch Buie and Carsaig in the south. Just a short way off the far south west of Mull is the Isle of Iona, to which thousands of people make the journey every year in the footsteps of St Columba.
Ferry passengers usually arrive on the west of the island at Craignure that has some holiday accommodation along with Lochdon in the west of Mull but more accommodation is found across the island in Fionnport and Bunessan in the south west, Salen and Gruline in the centre and Dervaig and Calgary in the north. Tobermory has the main concentration of accommodation including a wide choice of bed and breakfasts, hotels and self catering.
There are two Tourist Information Centres in Craignure and Tobermory. Craignure Tourist Information Centre, The Pier Head, Craignure PA65 6AY. Tobermory Tourist Information Centre, The Pier, Tobermory PA75 3NU.
The Isle of Mull has its own narrow gauge railway - the Isle of Mull Railway. Its terminal is at Craignure and the line runs for two kilometres to Torosay. It's a fun ride for all the family and the youngsters might recognise from Balamory, the CBeebies programme that has used the railway in its filming as the Balamory Express. Check the link right for timetables and railway history.
Isle of Mull Castles
One of the first things you'll see on arrival in Mull is Torosay Castle. Opposite the bay is Duart Castle.
Torosay Castle is a short distance from the ferry terminal at Craignure. It's a classic Scottish Baronial home. It's current owners open it up to visitors who can also tour the gardens, dotted with a variety of sculptures amongst the vegetation. Check the weblink right for more information. Torosay Castle, Craignure, Isle of Mull, PA65 6AY. Tel: 01680 812421. Fax: 01680 812470. Email: info@torosay.com
Duart Castle is the 400 year old base for the Clan Maclean. It sits on the clifftops overlooking the Sound of Mull. The current Chief Maclean has had various repairs carried out to the castle and you can now walk through the dungeons and state rooms which eventually lead you up to the top of the keep where it is easy to appreciate the strategic site of the castle. Check the weblink right for opening times and further information.
Isle of Mull Outdoor Activities
The mountains which stretch across the middle of the island rise to over 900 metres and are the focus for hillwalkers. There is a good variety of routes for all levels of walker. There are also wilder countryside areas to the north of the island and some of the best views can be had west of Tobermory around Dervaig and Calgaray.
The Isle of Mull has two nine hole golf courses - one at Tobermory and one at Craignure. Tobermory Golf Club has a nine hole heathland course originally founded in 1896. It is reputed to be a challenging course that has never actually played to par! Visitors are welcome to play the course and green fees can be paid at Brown's Shop, Tobermory, the Western Isles Hotel, and Fairways Lodge. Check the weblink right for more information or contact: J Weir, (Club Secretary) tel: 01688 302338.
The Craignure course is on flatter ground than Tobermory Golf Club. It has been mown out of machair but has similarities to links courses. It is close to the ferry port at Craignure. It is a nine hole, par 69 course. Tickets can be purchased from The Ceilidh Place or the Isle of Mull Hotel. Craignure Golf Club, Craignure, Isle Of Mull PA64 5AP.
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