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Isle of Mull
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Mull is a large, unspoilt island with a coastline of over 300 miles, yet its
population is only about 2700. Much-visited for its scenery (hills, waterfalls, sea caves, forest walks and beaches), it is also very popular for fishing and is home to 2 golf courses (at Tobermory and Craignure).
The southern and western parts of the island are where you will find the
mountains. The highest of them all at 3169 feet is Ben More whose scree slopes
are the remnants of a volcano which exploded 60 million years ago.
Many tours of the island and its neighbours
(Iona,
Staffa and the Treshnish Isles) are available. Tour information is provided at the end of this webpage after the sightseeing section.
Those of you with young children will know of the BBC TV series called Balamory - much of which was filmed in Tobermory.
Tobermory photo © The Internet Guide to Scotland
How to get to Mull
www.expedia.co.uk
The official Caledonian Macbrayne website lists the current timetables in detail. Tel: 01475 650 100 / fax: 01475 635 235
or for vehicle reservations telephone 08705 650000.
The summer timetable operates April - mid October. The ferries in winter are generally slightly less frequent.
Vehicle ferry from Oban to Craignure:
The ferry runs between Oban (90 miles north of Glasgow) and Craignure 5 or 6 times every day day during the summer and is usually very busy. The journey takes about 40 minutes. Vehicle reservation required.
Vehicle ferry from Lochaline to Fishnish:
Lochaline is 72 miles from Oban. Fishnish is 6 miles north of Craignure.
The ferry runs about 14 times a day during the summer (only 9 times on Sundays) and takes 15 minutes.
It is only a small ferry, so you can't make a reservation for your vehicle - you just queue up and wait for your turn. Prices.
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Vehicle ferry from Kilchoan to Tobermory:
The journey takes 35 minutes. It is only a small ferry, so you can't make a reservation for your vehicle - you just queue up and wait for your turn.
Monday to Saturday: 7 sailings a day.
Sundays from end June to end August: 5 sailings a day. Prices.
Kilchoan is 84 miles from Oban by road.
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Travellers' Tips
You'll need to take your time driving on the narrow, twisting roads. It may only
be 20 miles from Craignure to Tobermory, but it can take a good 45 minutes by
car. And if you're driving from Craignure to catch the ferry over to Iona,
you'll need about an hour.
As for public transport, there are 3 regular bus services on Mull:
- Craignure to Tobermory
- Craignure to Fionnphort
- Tobermory to Calgary Bay
These operate in conjunction with the ferry arrivals/departures.
You can buy day tickets which enable you to hop on and off as many times as you
like.
See the Mull & Iona transport guide courtesy of Argyll and Bute Council, or phone them on 01546 604 695 for details.
There's also a limited service from Salen to Ulva Ferry which is operated by the Postbus delivering mail.
Seaplane
You can now travel from Glasgow to Tobermory on a 9-seat Cessna seaplane. This service is operated between March and November by Loch Lomond Seaplanes. Tel: 0870 2421457.
Tour information - including day trips from Oban, wildlife excursions, self drive tours, and hiking trips - click here.
Taxi Service:
- Tobermory Taxis - 5-seater black cab - tel: 07810 666222
- Mull Taxi Service - 7 seater VW Transporter available for island tours, ferry pick-ups, etc. Contact Alan Robson - 07760 426351
- Mull & Iona Taxi.
Transport by 8-seater minibus. Airport collections. Private tours available. Member of the Argyll Islands Tourist Guides Association. Contact David Greenhalgh. Tel: 01681 700 507 / Mobile: 0788 777 4550.
Car hire:
Bike hire:
- Browns Shop, Main Street, Tobermory. Tel: 01688 302020.
- On Yer Bike at Inverinate, Salen near Aros (not far from Tobermory). Contact Babs Whyte. Telephone 01680 300501. Open Easter - October only.
- Blazing Saddles Cycle Hire at Seaview Guest House in Fionnphort (ferry for Iona). Tel 01681 700 235.
Mountain, ladies and children’s cycles available to suit most sizes, on a half daily, daily, 4 day and weekly hire.
Safety helmets and child seats are available at no extra cost.
Pick up and drop off of cycles locally can be arranged if booked in advance.
Discounted cycling holiday package available.
- The Ferry Shop (Fingal Arts & Crafts) at Fionnphort - tel: 01681 700 470
Activities:
Events on Mull for 2008 include:
A weather forecast for Mull is provided by Yahoo.
My travellers' tips file may also be useful if you
are planning a trip to Scotland. It covers airlines, national car hire, train information,
maps, etc.
What to see on Mull
TOBERMORY
With its shops and restaurants, Tobermory is the capital of Mull and is well
known for the brightly painted buildings of its seafront.
Photo © The Internet Guide to Scotland
There is a Youth Hostel here in the main street, together with a bank, post office, butcher, chemist, hairdresser, launderette, supermarket and garage.
Shops include a chandlery, clothes shop, art gallery, book shop, Mull Pottery,
Isle of Mull Silvers & Goldsmiths, and The Gallery Gift Shop and Cafe in the old church.
Browns is an Aladdin's cave and features fishing gear, whisky, gifts and many useful items to be found in the ironmongery section.
Island Bakery Organics has a delicatessen and lots of quality foodstuffs.
See the bottom of this page for restaurants and places to eat.
In the summer, daily trips for sea fishing or wildlife viewing are available from Tobermory - to book, go
into 'Tackle and Books' in the main street (telephone 01688 302336).
Boat trips are also available from Tobermory onboard the Solais Na Mara (a wooden ketch).
If you book a trip with them via the Calmac ferry office in Oban, a courtesy bus is available from Craignure to Tobermory (mid May - mid September).
The harbour is often full of boats and yachts. It's also popular with divers
too, possibly searching for gold bullion from the Spanish galleon Florida which
took refuge in Tobermory bay in 1588 and was blown up by the local clan.
At number 28 on the Main Street, you can visit the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
which has a multimedia exhibition and gift shop. Open during the summer Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and weekends from 11am-5pm.
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The museum on Main Street is open Easter - mid-October, Monday - Friday (10am - 4pm) and Saturday (10am - 1pm). Small admission charge. Operated solely by volunteers.
The web site for the Mull Historical & Archaeological Society is also interesting if you are interested in the island's heritage.
In June 1997, the old Victorian Gothic primary school opened as the home of An Tobar Arts Centre with
exhibition, cafe, plus performance and youth projects spaces. This can be found up the steep hill on Argyll Terrace (Tel: 01688 302 211 / Fax: 01688 302 218). The cafe and shop are open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm.
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The Mull Little Theatre has new premises at Druimfin, just outside Tobermory. The company also has many touring shows (01688 302828).
From Tobermory, you can walk to the nearby Rubha nan Gall lighthouse at
Strangers' Point. Go down to the pier and take the wooded path along the
hillside. It can be narrow and muddy in places, so not everybody might want to
go - especially if you don't like heights. You can retrace your steps to Tobermory, or this can be turned into a circular walk with a bit of a scramble up the hill to the golf course. (Walk details courtesy of Mull Magic)
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Another walk from Tobermory starts at the other end of town near the distillery.
The footpath runs along the hillside heading northwards. On the way you will
see foxgloves and rhododendrons. Make a detour to the two waterfalls and look
over to the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. The path will lead you to Lochan a
Ghurrabain where there are toilets and a lake.
Aros Park is also accessible more directly by road.
There are facilities for disabled/wheelchair access for anglers.
The local Forest Enterprise also hosts guided walks and activities throughout the summer season all over the island. For further deatils, contact Kenneth Knott by email
k.knott@forestry.gov.uk or phone 01680 300346.
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Just outside Tobermory village, you'll find the
Gallery and Café/Bistro of Mull Pottery (which has WiFi access)
and also Martin Guppy's shop Island Blue
- full of his postcards, calendars and photos.
Tobermory Open Farm is about 1 mile outside of Tobermory and is ideal for kids. Tea room, play area, go-karts, woodland walks, pheasants and farm animals. Open daily from the end of March until October. Tel: 01688 302941.
Read more about
Tobermory online on the web site produced by the local high school.
Take a virtual tour of Tobermory with 360 degree panoramic photos.....
Robert Pollock describes the standing stones south of Tobermory.
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GLENGORM CASTLE
You can also go walking in the forest to the north of Tobermory near Glengorm
Castle which offers self-catering and B&B accommodation.
You can visit the castle's coffee shop, farm shop & art gallery (daily from Easter to October).
There is a track from here leading to some standing stones and the ruins of Dun Ara Fort.
Glengorm Castle was built in 1860 for James Forsyth, the laird of the
Dervaig Clearances which forced hundreds of people out of their
homes. It is said that the laird asked a local woman what she thought would
be a good name for the castle. She suggested Glengorm and he agreed.
Little did the laird realise that this was Gaelic for Blue Glen - a reference to
the blue smoke that filled the air when so many of the houses were
destroyed on his orders.
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DERVAIG (8 miles west of Tobermory)
Village resting in the bottom of the valley near Loch a'Chumhainn.
The Dervaig Producers' Market is frequently held in the summer on alternate Sunday afternoons in the village hall - local produce & crafts, tea, coffee & cakes.
Contact Cath on 01688 400474.
Dervaig is home to The Bellachroy - the oldest inn on Mull.
Renowned for good food (including many local seafood specialities), this 6-bedroom hotel has a friendly pub with regular entertainment. Tel: 01688 400314.
Near Dervaig is the award-winning Old Byre Heritage Centre which recreates life on Mull during the 19th century. Tea room and gift shop. Tel: 01688 400229.
From Croig near Dervaig, you can take a full day cruise or whale watching trip (8 hours approx.). Contact Inter-Island Cruises (Tel/Fax: 01688 400264).
Before you reach Dervaig along the road from Tobermory, if you have a good map of the area, you might like to explore some of the nearby standing stones.
You will see a couple marked on the map to the left of this road, then closer to the village are the Kilmore standing stones located just inside the forest on the right.
From there you can go deeper into the forest and after around half a mile you will see another clearing containing yet more stones by Maol Mor.
Robert Pollock has produced an excellent guide with diagrams covering some of these stones.
CALGARY BAY (13 miles west of Tobermory)
A popular sandy beach with toilets. You might spot buzzards.
Check out the Carthouse Gallery opposite the Calgary Farmhouse Hotel
Calgary Castle, dating from about 1775, is available for self-catering lets (8 double/twin bedrooms).
Robert Pollock describes the nearby Cillchriosd standing stone.
Calgary Art In Nature includes pieces of sculpture within the woods at Calgary.
TRESHNISH POINT
If you are driving around the island, continue on southwards from Calgary and take a walk to Treshnish Point which has great views of the Treshnish Isles. Treshnish Farmoffers a variety of self catering accommodation including cottages, a studio and blackhouses. Visit their web site for photos of this dramatic coastline.
There's supposed to be a cave near here which was once used as an illicit still.
ULVA AND GOMETRA (just off the west coast of Mull)
Continue on the B8073, past the Eas Fors waterfall and you will reach Ulva Ferry. A small boat takes passengers over the Isle of Ulva ('wolf island' in Norse) where the grandfather of the explorer David Livingstone was a crofter. On the south shore is the burial ground of the Macquaries who owned the island for 800 years. Once, 500 people lived here, but the Highland Clearances put paid to that. Today the Boathouse tea room with heritage display, and nature trails have been set up on the island.
Visit ulva.mull.com for further details and photos.
For camping and general enquiries contact Jamie Howard (tel: 01688 500264).
Passenger ferry only for the short crossing from Ulva Ferry (operates on demand) -
contact Donald Munro (tel: 01688 500226). No Saturday service.
You can also take the bridge from Ulva to its neighbouring island of Gometra.
Along the western coast of Mull, you are quite likely to see seals on the rocks if you look carefully for them.
Photo © The Internet Guide to Scotland 2008
DUART CASTLE (near Craignure) -
Official web site at duartcastle.com
Boat trips run from Oban directly to the castle jetty in the summer.
For those arriving off the CalMac ferry at Craignure without transport, look out for the bus with the Duart Castle logo - it will take you direct to the castle.
This castle dates from the 13th century and was probably built for the
MacDougalls. In the late 14th century, it became the seat of the MacLean Clan
when the tower house was added. The family left the castle in the latter part of the 17th century when they retreated to the Treshnish Isles. Subsequently, Government troops took the castle and held it for some years.
For over a hundred years it lay in ruin until it was bought and restored in 1911/12 by Sir Fitzroy MacLean. Duart Castle now houses much MacLean memorabilia. You can visit the kitchen, Banqueting Hall, the Sea Room and various bedrooms.
Upstairs via spiral staircase is the story of the MacLean chiefs and you can also walk out onto the battlements. Prisoners (models really) from the Spanish Armada are kept in the dungeon.
Artefacts have been found on the wreck of a Cromwellian warship which sank
in Duart Bay in 1653. The Swan was lost (possibly in a storm) whilst on a
mission to attack Duart Castle and the pro-Royalist Macleans. Identified 4 years
ago, the wreck lies in 42 ft of water and changes in the silt have now made it
possible for divers to recover various items. In August 1996 the binnacle
(including the ship's compass) was sent to a laboratory at the National Museum
of Scotland.
Full details and photos of this and more are available on the
Clan Maclean History site by Robert A. Goodson.
Also visit maclean.org.
Open in April 11am - 4pm (closed Fridays & Saturdays). Open from May to early October daily from 10.30am - 5.30pm. Gift shop and tea-room. Free parking and entry to the grounds. Limited disabled access. Telephone: 01680 812309
The castle was used as a location in the 1999 movie Entrapment starring Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
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TOROSAY CASTLE (near Craignure)
A miniature railway - unique on the islands - runs between the Old Pier at Craignure and the castle, but you can always walk or drive the 1.5 miles up the
road from the ferry terminal if you prefer.
If you would like to take the 20-minute ride on the train,
you can buy a combined train/ferry ticket to travel from Oban.
Open April - October. Telephone 01680 812 494.
Sitting in twelve acres of ornamental gardens, Torosay Castle is a Victorian
mansion built in 1858 by the Scottish architect David Bryce. It is very much a
family home, with the upper floors still lived in.
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The main rooms open to the public contain cabinets of various mementos and china
acquired over the years, including pictures of Winston Churchill who was a
frequent visitor in his younger days. Unlike the case with most historic homes, photography is permitted in Torosay Castle - and you are allowed to sit on the furniture too.
The late head of the family, David Guthrie Jones, had a very adventurous
past. Captured on his motor gunboat during World War Two, he successfully
escaped from Colditz, then after the War, sailed around the world on his yacht
and later became an MP.
The grounds include a series of magnificent Italian statues, sculpted fountains,
water garden, Japanese garden, rockery, stone lions, a domed folly and elaborate
square towers on the edge of the terrace which house a very comprehensive
display of the geological history of Mull, complete with photographs, timecharts
and models. Well worth a visit.
The Castle is only open from Easter to end October, 7 days a week, 10.30am - 5pm.
The gardens are open all year round: daylight hours only in winter, and 9am-7pm in summer.
Slightly cheaper tickets are available if you just want to visit the grounds and go in the tearoom.
Guided tours available by request. Tearoom serving light meals and refreshments.
Craft/souvenir shop. Limited disabled access. Telephone 01680 812 421.
Available for Weddings.
For more info and photos, visit the Torosay Castle web site.
After passing through the vehicle entrance to the castle grounds, you will see Ardalanish Organic Farm which houses the Isle of Mull Weavers where you can buy various items.
Kells Gold and Silversmiths is also nearby and specalises in Celtic jewellery.
The Wings Over Mull Birds of Prey Conservation Centre & Sanctuary at Auchnacroish House, Torosay, is open daily Easter to end October and by appointment the rest of the year.
Visitor centre and flying displays. Tel: 01680 812594.
Southern Mull
The A849 road from Craignure which heads for the western coast of Mull is a
very scenic route with many hills and lochs. It follows the route that pilgrims
to Iona used to follow. Drive past Loch Don and you will come to the
Old Mill Guest House. Next is Loch Spelve with its mussel farm, otters and hundreds of birds.
At Ardura you can take a track down to Lochbuie, home of the MacLaines
and site of Moy Castle
and a Bronze Age stone circle.
Robert Pollock has produced an excellent guide with diagrams covering the stone circle
and also a standing stone.
Back on the main A849 road you soon enter the valley of Glen More, a 6-mile-diameter crater of an extinct volcano.
Some 15 miles after leaving Craignure, the road splits in two. Continue on
westwards to Pennyghael and Bunessan where there's a shop, hotel and the Ross of Mull Historical Centre
Robert Pollock describes stone at Ardalanish Bay south of Bunessan.
From Bunessan you can continue onto Fionnphort if you wish to reach Iona.
Otherwise, take the B8035 road leading northwards. On the Ardmeanach Peninsula (west of Ben More) is MacKinnon's Cave, near Balmeanach Farm. It is
deeper than Fingal's Cave on Staffa. Inside is a huge stone called Fingal's
Table, believed to have been used as an altar. South of this spot is
MacCulloch's Tree, which was fossilised 50 million years ago and sits trapped in
lava. You will need to be good walkers to reach these places. You can only enter
the cave at low tide - so take care to watch the level of the sea.
Back on the B8035, just before the turn to Salen, north of Knock, is the
Macquarie Mausoleum which contains the remains of the man known as the Father of Australia, who was born on the island of Ulva.
CARSAIG ARCHES AND NUNS' CAVE
If you stay on the A849, heading towards Iona, you will see a turn to
Carsaig. The Carsaig Arches are a group of sea-made tunnels on the southern
coast. Nearby, the Nuns' Cave has strange carvings, said to be the work of the
sisters chased out of Iona at the time of the Reformation. These places are not
easy to get to. Access to them is only possible at low tide, so watch out you
don't get trapped by the sea.
FIONNPHORT
At the end of the A849 road, you reach this village where the ferry takes
passengers over to Iona. There are several places to stay overnight, a restaurant, and the ferry office.
Fingal Arts & Crafts has a good selection of gifts.
Look across to Iona and you will see the Abbey. The Saint Columba Welcome and Exhibition Centre and Iona Abbey Information Point in Fionnphort is open daily 11am - 5pm, April - September. Email hs.ionaabbey@scotland.gov.uk. Tel: 01681 706400.
ISLE OF ERRAID
This information was kindly contributed by Paul Johnson and Debbie Herron:
'Along with a rich history of lighthouse
builders and keepers, it also offered home to R.L. Stephenson and his
family when he wrote Kidnapped. Indeed, a small bay on the south of the
island is still carries the name of Balfour Bay. Some have said that
Treasure Island was inspired by this and the surrounding islands.
Currently it is home to a small group of people from the Findhorn
Foundation (click for info). They manage and farm the island as an almost self
sustainable community. A true permaculture. Always open to visitors and
guests, the community provide facilities and services for anyone wishing
to 'try out' their simple but spiritual way of life. Not dominated by
the constraints of formal religion, all are welcome to share in their
very rich, and rewarding life.'
Erraid is a tidal island just south of Fionnphort. Visit the Erraid web site.
CRANNOGS
Nine crannogs (ancient loch dwellings) on Mull have been
surveyed by Mark Holley.
Excursion to Ardnamurchan & Morven (on the mainland)
Why not make a day-trip over to this rugged part of the mainland opposite Mull.
Take the ferry from Tobermory to Kilchoan or from Fishnish to Lochaline.
Ardnamurchan Point is the most westerly place on the mainland.
View across Tobermory bay looking towards Ardnamurchan & Morven © The Internet Guide to Scotland
Tours and excursions of Mull, Iona, Staffa and the Treshnish Isles
For full details of combined boat and coach day-trips from Oban to Mull, Iona, Staffa and the Treshnish Isles
click here
Other tours include:
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Tours about Mull
offers geological and historical trips by minibus with Chris Jones.
Available daily and lasting around 7 hours, the trips cost £27.50 for adults and £22.50 for children 16 or under. Includes packed lunch. Pick up points are at Ledaig Carpark (by the Tobermory Distillery), Tobermory (9.45am) and the Caledonian MacBrayne pier at Craignure (to meet the 10am ferry from Oban). Tel: 01688 302808.
Member of the Argyll Islands Tourist Guides Association.
- Mull & Iona Taxi is operated by David Greenhalgh who is a founder member of the Argyll Islands Tourist Guides Association. Transport by 8-seater minibus.
Private day or half day tours. Airport collections possible from the mainland.
Walking tours on Mull and Iona also available. Tel: 01681 700 507 / Mobile: 0788 777 4550.
- Discover Mull is operated by Arthur and Pam Brown. They offer day tours (7 - 8 hours)
in their Landrover (maximum 8 people). Tours can cover wildlife, flora and fauna, local history, folklore and geology. Departures are usually from Tobermory, but other pick-up points can be arranged. Prices: £30 (adults) and £25 (children under 14).
Includes home made lunch and coffee.
Tel: 01688 400415 / Mobile 07780 600367.
Self catering accommodation also available.
- Landrover Wildlife Expeditions operate day-trips on Mull with David Woodhouse.
He will collect and return you to the ferry if necessary and also provide morning coffee, scones and lunch. Prices: £33.50 (adults) and £28.50 (children under 12). Booking essential. Usually leaves Tobermory at 10am and returns at 5.30pm. Tel: 01688 500121.
- Mull Magic can offer day walks starting from Tobermory (with collection from Craignure if necessary), or 5-night walking holidays based on the island. Custom guided walks and self guided tours also available. Tel: 01688 301245 / 07923 153976.
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Northern Light
offers private charter, wildlife cruises, bird-watching and whale-watching cruises, dive charter, island cruising and research and survey services. 2 boats based in Oban.
Phone 01680 814260.
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New Horizon Sailing - sailing holidays onboard an 'Oyster' yacht around the west coast, including the Inner and Outer Hebrides. Holidays start from Tobermory.
- From Croig near Dervaig, you can take a full day cruise or whale watching trip (8 hours approx.). Contact Inter-Island Cruises (Tel/Fax: 01688 400264).
- Sea Life Surveys have a choice of 2 different boat trips from Tobermory - whale watching or an 'Ecocruz'.
Booking recommended. Tel: 01688 400 223 / fax: 01688 400 383. They established the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust in 1992.
Visit the Wild Isles web site to see a list of wildlife operators on Mull and Iona.
If you would like a qualified tour guide for your visit to the island, consult the Argyll Islands Tourist Guides Association.
Featured Accommodation
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Contact: Mr. and Mrs. T. Nelson
Glengorm Castle
Isle of Mull PA75 6QE
Tel: +44 (0)1688 302321
Fax: +44 (0)1688 302738
E-mail: enquiries@glengormcastle.co.uk
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GLENGORM CASTLE
Fairytale Baronial Castle built in 1860.
On the northern tip of Mull. 4 miles from Tobermory.
Views of the Atlantic over 60 miles to the Hebrides.
Set in dramatic scenery in a vast area of coastline, forestry, lochs and hills.
5000 acre estate includes walled garden, farm shop & art gallery.
Available for weddings.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star B&B accommodation.
Choice of 5 twin/double rooms, some with sea views, TV, etc.
Ensuite bathrooms or private facilities
(some with Victorian bath)
Enjoy log fires and a dram watching the sunset in the library.
Generous size bedrooms and magnificent breakfasts made with local produce.
B&B prices from £120 - £190 per double room.
An extra bed can be provided for £45 per night
(or £15 per night for children aged 12 and under).
Credit cards accepted.
Winter offer: 3 nights for the price of 2
includes afternoon teas and option of evening meals.
Self-catering also available in the castle and estate cottages.
Click here for online brochure
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Pennyghael Hotel
Pennyghael
Isle of Mull PA70 6HB
Tel: +44 (0)1681 704 288
Fax: +44 (0)1681 704 205
Email: pennyghaelhotel@gmail.com
Self catering cottages also available.
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PENNYGHAEL HOTEL
Family run small hotel.
Situated at the head of Loch Scridain at Pennyghael
30 minutes from the Craignure ferry terminal.
Children welcome. WiFi access.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Choice of 6 bedrooms: 3 doubles,
1 twin, 1 single, 1 family room sleeping 3.
All with ensuite bath/shower room, loch or mountain views,
digital TV, radio alarm clock with CD player,
hairdryer, toiletries, hospitality tray.
Restaurant serving evening meals with
locally farmed meat & locally caught fish.
Vegetarians welcome.
Extensive wine list and a collection of single malts.
B&B prices from £45 per person (2 sharing)
Family room from £110 per room.
Single from £55
Credit cards accepted.
Dogs welcome.
Special offers include:
3 nights B&B for £110 / 4 nights for £140 per person (2 sharing).
3 nights Dinner, B&B for £170 / 4 nights for £200 per person (2 sharing).
Click here for online brochure
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Isle of Mull Hotel
Craignure
Isle of Mull
Argyll PA65 6BB
Tel: 0870 950 6267
Email: isleofmull@crerarhotels.com
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ISLE OF MULL HOTEL & SPA
Magnificently positioned on Craignure Bay
(close to the ferry terminal from Oban).
Set in impressive gardens running down to the shore.
Panoramic views from every bedroom
(most of them look across the bay to Duart Castle,
the isle of Lismore and hills on the mainland).
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Observatory lounge and whisky bar.
Restaurant with panoramic windows.
Facilities for weddings and meetings.
New leisure club and spa with swimming pool,
children's splash pool, treatment rooms,
air conditioned fully equipped gym, outdoor hot tub,
steam room, Norwegian spruce sauna, hydro foot spa,
tanning room, nail bar, hair salon.
Choice of 86 ensuite bedrooms with satellite TV,
hair dryer, telephone, wireless Internet access,
toiletries, iron/ironing board, tea/coffee.
Executive rooms also include whisky miniatures,
bathrobes and slippers.
24 hour room service.
B&B prices from £55 - £85 per person.
Dinner £24.95.
Instant online booking.
Disabled access. Pet friendly. No smoking.
Open for Christmas and New Year.
Click here for online booking
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Maggie Walker & Cathy Jones
Ardachy House Hotel
Uisken
by Bunessan
Isle of Mull PA67 6DS
Tel: 01681 700505
Fax: 01681 700797
Email: info@ardachy.co.uk
The hotel can be reserved for exclusive use
for groups, house parties and special occasions.
Self catering apartment also available
for 2 - 4 people.
Prices from £350 - £375 per week.
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ARDACHY HOUSE HOTEL
Small, personally run hotel in a tranquil location.
Set on a croft overlooking the sands of Ardalanish Bay
with views towards Jura, Colonsay, Islay and Ireland.
Situated on the Ross of Mull.
2 miles south of the village of Bunessan.
7 miles from the ferry to Iona,
and boat trips to Staffa (Fingal's Cave) & Treshnish.
Ideal location for wildlife spotting, photography, walking,
birdwatching, cycling, painting, etc.
Ardalanish Bay is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest
with unique geology, Iron Age fort and standing stone.
Local wildlife includes seals, otters and corncrakes.
8 bedrooms (7 ensuite): single, double, twin, family.
All with hairdryer, radio, tea making facilities & convector heaters.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Optional 2-course or 3-course dinner (booking essential).
Vegetarians welcome (advance notice required).
Lounge where guests can enjoy Island Malt Whiskies.
B&B prices from £50 - £60 per person (2 sharing).
Single from £30 - £50 per night.
Children and dogs welcome.
No smoking.
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The Western Isles Hotel
Tobermory
Isle of Mull PA75 6PR
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The Western Isles Hotel
3 star Victorian hotel overlooking Tobermory.
Spectacular views across the Sound of Mull.
Friendly staff.
Meals are available in the elegant dining room
and Conservatory Bar.
Large range of single malt whiskies.
28 ensuite bedrooms all with
satellite TV, hairdryer, trouserpress, tea/coffee.
B&B prices from £35 per person
Click here for online booking
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B&B Accommodation
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Contact: Jane & John Noddings
Seaview
Fionnphort
Isle of Mull PA66 6BL
Tel: 01681 700235
Mobile: 07708 556311
Fax: 01681 700788
Email: john@seaview-mull.co.uk
Self catering caravan also available
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SEAVIEW B&B
Warm and welcoming family run bed and breakfast.
The nearest quality ensuite accommodation to Iona.
Situated in the village of Fionnphort.
Just a minute's walk to the ferries to Iona and Staffa.
Only 200 metres from the bus stop and ferries.
Close to the local pub, store, gift shop, post office.
Ideal for exploring the islands, the Ross of Mull & surrounding area.
Short break packages can include a boat trip to Staffa
and/or Wild About Mull wildlife guided trip.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star B&B.
Green Business Tourism Scheme Gold award.
Traditional Hebridean home with choice of 5
individually styled 'island bedrooms' (double / twin)
with home comforts such as hairdryer, satellite TV, DVD player.
Panoramic seascapes of Iona, the Abbey and the white sands
of Fionnphort beach can be seen from the conservatory dining room
(see picture on the left). Famous hearty "Fingals Breakfast".
B&B prices from £29 per person.
Single occupancy (when available) from £30.
Discounts for 3 or more nights.
Reductions available for children.
Check web site for special seasonal offers
Credit cards and Euros accepted. No smoking.
'Soup and Sandwich Supper' available May - August:
£10 by prior arrangement.
Dinner available between 1 September and 9 May:
from £18 for 2 courses / £20 for 3 courses.
Packed lunches on request.
The owners are happy to help you plan your day
and help you make the most of your stay on the island.
Private off-road parking, laundry service, bike hire,
Broadband Internet access and wireless connection,
email & fax facilities, library of local books & maps,
DVD library. Web site includes a wide range of photographs,
plus info on boat trips, walks, cycle hire, birds, wildlife:
Click here for online brochure
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Contact: Jim and Jenny Smith
Old Mill
Lochdonhead
Isle of Mull PA64 6AP
Tel: 01680 812442
Email: enquiries@oldmillmull.com
Self catering also available.
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OLD MILL COTTAGE B&B
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Situated at the head of Lochdon on the road to Iona.
A wealth of waterfowl can be seen in both summer & winter.
Just 3 miles south of Craignure (ferry from Oban).
Ideal location for exploring north and south Mull.
Activities available on Mull include swimming pool,
horse riding, golf, whale watching, boat trips,
walking, cycling, castles, wildlife, etc.
Former millers' croft house
converted to a high standard with
3 ensuite bedrooms: 2 double & 1 twin
all with TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee, etc.
Guests' sitting room with log fire.
Extensive breakfast menu including Loch Fyne kippers,
omelettes, home baked hams and fresh fruit.
B&B prices from £37.50 per person (2 sharing).
Open all year. No smoking.
Credit cards accepted.
Polite dogs by arrangement
(We ask for a donation to Argyll Animal Aid).
Click here for online brochure
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Contact: Gill & Barry Morley
Achaban House
Fionnphort
Isle of Mull PA66 6BL
Tel: +44 (0)1681 700205
Fax: +44 (0)1681 700649
Email: barrymorley7@aol.com
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ACHABAN HOUSE
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Guest House.
Family home in a former manse over 150 years old
with an ancient standing stone in the garden.
Picturesque views over Loch Pottie.
Situated on the western tip of the Ross of Mull.
Less than 1 mile from Fionnphort (Iona ferry).
6 bedrooms: 1 family, 2 double, 2 twin, 1 single.
All with shower, TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee and
views over the surrounding countryside.
The family room sleeps up to 4
(1 double bed & 2 single beds)
and is suitable for wheelchair access.
Sitting room with games, books, maps & an open fire in the evenings.
B&B prices from £31.50 per person (double/twin/single)
or from £95 for the family room (sleeps 3 - 4).
Dinner from £18 (advance booking required).
Self catering cottage also available.
Click here for online brochure
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Contact: Linda & Tim Dawson
Maolbhuidhe
Creich
Isle of Mull
Argyll PA66 6BP
Tel: +44 (0)1681 700718
Email: bookings@maolbhuidhe.co.uk
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MAOLBHUIDHE
Modernised former croft house set in 24 acres on the Ross of Mull.
Panoramic views including Iona, Ben More, The Burg (Ardmeanach),
and the Treshnish Isles.
1 mile from Fionnphort and the ferries to Iona and Staffa.
1 spacious ground floor bedroom with kingsize double bed and a single bed.
Can be used for single, twin, double or family occupancy.
Tea and coffee making facilities. Private shower room.
For larger families there is a sofa-bed in the private sitting room.
Ideal for families or groups of up to 5 people.
Sitting room with TV and VCR.
Evening meals by prior arrangement.
Approx. £13 for 2 courses, £15 for 3 courses.
Vegetarians welcome. No smoking. No pets.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
B&B prices £22 - £27.50 per person.
Reduced rates for children according to age.
5% discount for 3 or more nights.
10% discount 5 or more nights.
Online availability chart.
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Contact: Gillian MacNeill
Ardness, Tiraghoil, Bunessan
Isle of Mull PA67 6DU
Tel/Fax: 01681 700260
E-mail: enquiries@isleofmullholidays.com
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ARDNESS HOUSE B&B
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Spacious modern bungalow on the Ross of Mull.
Family run B&B in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Spectacular views over the sea towards the "Burg".
Situated between Bunessan and Fionnphort.
Only 3 miles from ferries to Iona and Staffa.
Lots of wildlife and birds can often be spotted.
Ideal for fishing, golf, cycling, walking, etc.
3 ensuite bedrooms: 1 twin and 2 double
all with hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, etc.
TV lounge with panoramic views.
B&B prices £27 - £30 per person.
Evening meals using local produce: £18 per person.
No smoking. Credit cards accepted.
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Self Catering Accommodation
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Contact: Jane & John Noddings
Seaview
Fionnphort
Isle of Mull PA66 6BL
Tel: 01681 700235
Mobile: 07708 556311
Email: john@seaview-mull.co.uk
B&B also available nearby.
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THE BOTHY - CARAVAN
Spacious, luxury 36' x 12' Tudor Goodwood static caravan.
Suitable for couples and families (up to 4 people).
Situated in the village of Fionnphort
in a quiet and secluded corner plot overlooking the moors.
2 minutes walk from the Iona and Staffa ferries
and the white beaches of Fionnphort.
Close to the village pub, restaurant, post office and shop.
Convenient for exploring the islands, the Ross of Mull & surrounding area.
Ideal for walkers, wildlife lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Fully equipped to a high standard with fridge,
built in oven and hob, microwave oven,
Freeview satellite TV and DVD player.
1 double bedroom with full size double bed,
1 twin room,
shower room with toilet and wash basin,
and additional toilet with wash basin.
Spacious lounge area with sofa seating
and a corner dining suite.
Central heating. Private off-road parking.
Sunny private patio with picnic bench, small garden, and BBQ facilities.
Laundry service available. Cycle hire.
Rental prices from £200 per week
include heating, electricity, gas, bed linen, and towels.
Online availability calendar.
Sorry no dogs.
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Contact: Reuben and Becky
Auchnacraig Estate
Lochdon
Isle of Mull PA64 6AP
Tel: 01680 812536
Email mullcottages@googlemail.com
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AUCHNACRAIG ESTATE COTTAGES
Choice of 6 individual properties on the Auchnacraig Estate.
Less than 15 minutes drive south of Craignure.
Ideal location for exploring Mull and spotting wildlife
such as red deer, wild goats, seals, sea eagles.
Fishing on the estate for sea & brown trout available by the day.
Grasspoint Cottage (sleeps 2)
An old drover's cottage just yards from the shore.
Marvellous sea view across the Firth of Lorne
to the isle of Kerrera and the mountains on the mainland.
Living area with 1 double bed, small self contained kitchen
and bathroom. Ideal for spotting birds, otters and dolphins.
Hazelbank Cottage (sleeps 2 - 4)
Wild garden with a stream running through it
leading to forest walks, waterfall and pool.
2 bedrooms (1 double & 1 twin), 1 bathroom.
Living room with TV and open fire.
Kitchen with fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, etc.
Stable Cottage (sleeps 2 - 5)
Overlooking the Lochdon Estuary, Duart & the Sound of Mull beyond.
A short walk from beautiful Loch Glennain.
3 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin, 1 single), 1 bathroom.
Large open plan living room and kitchen with TV,
fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, washing machine, etc.
Ardnadrochet Cottage (sleeps 2 - 5)
Overlooking Loch Don and the hills of Morvern.
3 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin, 1 single), 1 bathroom.
Living room with TV and open fire. Dining room.
Kitchen with fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, etc.
Auchnacraig Lodge (sleeps 4 - 5)
Scandinavian style spacious, luxury lodge.
2 bedrooms (1 double & 1 twin), 2 bathrooms.
Large open plan living area with dining area & kitchen.
Utility room and an office. Mature gardens and terrace.
Red deer regularly seen grazing in front of the house.
Old Ferry House (sleeps 8 - 10)
Large family house near to a sandy bay.
Overlooking the Firth of Lorne.
5 double / twin bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.
Kitchen and 2 sitting rooms.
Prices from £250 per week.
Short breaks (4 nights) November - February inclusive.
No pets. No smoking.
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Contact: Jim and Jenny Smith
Old Mill
Lochdonhead
Isle of Mull PA64 6AP
Tel: 01680 812442
Email: enquiries@oldmillmull.com
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OLD MILL HOUSE
This former corn mill converted to a high standard
sits next to the stream which runs into Loch Don
A wealth of waterfowl can be seen in summer & winter.
3 miles south of Craignure (ferry from Oban) on the road to Iona.
Ideal location for exploring north and south Mull.
Activities available on Mull include swimming pool,
horse riding, golf, whale watching, boat trips,
walking, cycling, castles, wildlife, etc.
4 star quality accommodation.
Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms.
1 double bedroom with en-suite shower.
2 twin bedrooms, sharing a large bathroom with bath & shower.
Spacious sitting room/dining room.
Well appointed kitchen.
Total control central heating and log fire.
High standard of renovation received local award for building and design.
Polite dogs by arrangement
(We ask for a donation to Argyll Animal Aid).
Price from £650 per week including all linen.
3 night short stay breaks from November to March
(excluding Christmas and New Year).
Credit cards accepted. No smoking.
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Contact: Gillian MacNeill
Ardness
Bunessan
Isle of Mull PA67 6DU
Tel: 01681 700260
E-mail: enquiries@isleofmullholidays.com
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ARDFENAIG FARMHOUSES & COTTAGES
Choice of 4 properties on the Ross of Mull.
Each has fenced garden and garden furniture.
Digital TV, CD, washing machine, dishwasher, etc.
Credit cards accepted.
Arrangements can be made for advance ordering of groceries.
Tiraghoil - 4 Stars
Traditional granite-built farmhouse. Newly renovated.
3 miles from Fionnphort (Iona ferry).
3 bedrooms: 2 double and 1 family (double bed and single bed).
1 bathroom and 1 shower room.
Outstanding views over the surrounding lochs, mountains and moorland.
Well-equipped kitchen, separate dining room, sitting room.
Prices from £300 - £650 per week.
Ach-Na-Brae Cottages - 4 Stars
Both of these cottages has 3 bedrooms:
1 double & 2 twin. 1 bathroom & 1 shower room.
Sitting room, kitchen/dining room and entrance porch with utilities.
Newly converted to luxury standard from a traditional stone barn.
Green Tourism Business Scheme Bronze award.
1 mile from Fionnphort (Iona ferry).
Prices from £300 - £675 per week per cottage.
Monachuich - 3 Stars
Traditional granite-built farmhouse.
Views over the surrounding hills, moorlands and lochs.
1 mile from Fionnphort (Iona ferry).
4 bedrooms: 2 double rooms, 1 twin, 1 single.
Bathroom, sitting room and kitchen/dining room, separate WC.
Prices from £300 - £600 per week.
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Contact: Gill & Barry Morley
Achaban House
Fionnphort
Isle of Mull PA66 6BL
Tel: +44 (0)1681 700205
Fax: +44 (0)1681 700649
Email: barrymorley7@aol.com
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ACHABAN COTTAGE
Converted 150-year old stable in the grounds
of Achaban House overlooking Loch Pottie.
Situated on the western tip of the Ross of Mull.
Less than 1 mile from Fionnphort (Iona ferry).
Ideally situated for walking and day trips to Iona & Staffa.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Decorated and furnished to a high standard throughout.
2 bedrooms (double & twin), shower room.
Large beamed living area (lounge & dining area).
TV, CD, VCR, books & videos.
Well-equipped kitchen with electric cooker, fridge,
microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Rental prices from £395 per week
includes bed linen, towels, heating and electricity.
No smoking.
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Pennyghael Hotel
Pennyghael
Isle of Mull PA70 6HB
Tel: +44 (0)1681 704 288
Fax: +44 (0)1681 704 205
Email: pennyghaelhotel@gmail.com
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PENNYGHAEL HOLIDAY COTTAGES
Choice of 3 self-contained cottages
with beautiful views across Loch Scridain.
Situated at Pennyghael on the Ross of Mull.
30 minutes from the Craignure ferry terminal.
Each cottage has:
a comfortable sitting area with digital TV,
a fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave,
fridge/freezer & washing machine; and a bath/shower room.
Pine Cottage (sleeps 4):
1 twin bedroom & 1 double bedroom.
Clansman Cottage (sleeps 4 - 5):
1 twin & 1 double bedroom with a small dressing/bedroom
(ideal for a cot or an occasional bed).
Oak Cottage (sleeps 6):
2 double bedrooms & 1 twin.
Rental prices from £350 - £450 per week
include hot water, heating, electricity, bedlinen and towels.
Credit cards accepted.
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Contact: Christina Dray
Seilisdeir
Lochdon
Isle of Mull PA64 6AP
Tel: 01444 882780
Mobile: 07941 105509
Email: enquiries@seilisdeir-mull.co.uk
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SEILISDEIR
Large family house with loch and hill views.
Situated at Lochdon (south Mull) on the edge of the loch.
Perfect location for spotting wildlife.
2 miles from the ferry terminal at Craignure.
Sleeps up to 6 people (plus babies).
1 acre of grounds.
Garden with decking and picnic bench.
Spacious open plan kitchen/sitting room with open fire,
large picture windows overlooking the loch,
flat screen digital TV, DVD player, CD/radio.
Kitchen with washing machine, dishwasher,
fridge, microwave, oven & gas hob.
Ground floor annexe equipped for use by the disabled:
1 super king double bedroom (can be configured as twin),
wetroom with sink, toilet and shower,
conservatory dining room, and kitchen with
dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, electric cooker & hob.
Upstairs: 1 kingsize double bedroom with en-suite shower,
1 twin room and 1 bathroom with bath.
Rental prices from £500 - £800 per week
including bed linen, towels, electricity, wood, coal.
Online availability calendar.
Paypal accepted.
Dogs welcome by prior arrangement
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Contact Lucie Howard
Rock Cottage
Dervaig
Isle of Mull PA75 6QJ
Tel: +44 (0)1688 400370
Email: lucie@rockcottage-mull.co.uk
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ROCK COTTAGE
Spacious detached cottage sleeping 4 - 5 set on the edge
of the pretty conservation village of Dervaig.
Calgary beach 4 miles. Tobermory 9 miles.
Large open plan kitchen / living / dining room
with views of the surrounding hills.
2 bedrooms (1 double & 1 twin).
Bathroom with a bath with shower over.
An additional bed can be added for a 5th person.
Facilities include double oven cooker, ceramic hob,
microwave, dishwasher, fridge, washer/dryer,
TV, DVD player and music centre with CDs.
Timber deck with barbeque, table and chairs.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Undercover storage for bicycles.
Rental prices from £265 - £440 per week
including bedding and towels.
No smoking. No pets.
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Contact: Mr. and Mrs. T. Nelson
Glengorm Castle
Isle of Mull PA75 6QE
Tel: +44 (0)1688 302321
Fax: +44 (0)1688 302738
E-mail: enquiries@glengormcastle.co.uk
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GLENGORM CASTLE & ESTATE
Fairytale Baronial Castle built in 1860.
On the northern tip of Mull. 4 miles from Tobermory.
Views of the Atlantic over 60 miles to the Hebrides.
Set in dramatic scenery in a vast area of coastline, forestry, lochs and hills.
5000 acre estate includes walled garden, farm shop & art gallery.
Lots of local wildlife. Free bank fishing.
Choice of 8 self-catering properties
in the castle and on the estate:
The Terrace Flat - 1 double & 2 twin (sleeps 6).
Steadings - 5 star apartment including whirlpool bath (sleeps 2).
The Lodge - 1 double & 1 twin (sleeps 4).
Sorne Cottages - both with 1 double & 2 twin (sleeping 6).
Dunara Cottage - 1 double bedroom (sleeps 2).
Cnoc Fuar Cottage - 1 double & 1 bedroom with bunkbeds (sleeps 4).
Lephin Cottage - 2 double & 1 single (sleeps 5).
Prices from £340 - £775 pounds per week.
Electricity included, bed linen and towels provided.
Credit cards accepted.
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Faoileann Ghlas
Craig Ben Lodge
Ardura Lodge
Booking Hotline: 0870 192 1956
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COTTAGES4YOU
Faoileann Ghlas sleeps 6.
Modern 4 star quality house at Glenforsa.
3 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms (2 double & 1 twin).
Large living room with balcony overlooking the Sound of Mull.
Well-equipped kitchen/dining-room with solid oak floor.
Instant online booking.
Craig Ben Lodge sleeps 9.
Former hunting lodge overlooking Loch Uisg, at the foot of Bheinn Creach.
2 acres of walled gardens and grounds down to the shore.
5 bedrooms (2 double, 2 twin, 1 single).
3 bathrooms. Games room with table tennis.
Drawing room & dining room with open fires.
Well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room with Aga.
Virtual tour online. Instant online booking.
Ardura Lodge sleeps 8 - 12.
Secluded setting on a 4,000-acre estate. 6 miles from Craignure.
4 bedrooms (2 double & 2 twin)
plus children's room with bunk beds. 3 bathrooms.
Very large living room with two open fires.
Spacious farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room with Aga.
Laundry room. Dining-room (seating 10).
Playroom with games. 12-acre garden.
Virtual tour online. Instant online booking.
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Additional accommodation listings:
There are lots of places to stay in Tobermory and other parts of the island.
A comprehensive list is available on the
Holiday Mull web site
and on
Tobermory.co.uk.
Arle Lodge (5 miles from Tobermory)
offers the comforts of a B&B with the convenience of self catering. 36 beds (twin / family rooms), hot showers, kitchen and a large sitting room which can double as a lecture room for groups. Children over 8 welcome.
Suitable for individuals, couples or groups. B&B price includes self service continental breakfast, or you can exclusively hire the whole lodge for self catering. Contact the Morris Family. Tel: 01680 300299.
Bed and Breakfast:
- Baliscate Houseis a 3 star B&B, 10 minutes walk from the seafront in Tobermory.
- Cuin Lodge offers 3 star B&B with double/twin/family bedrooms. Situated on the side of Loch Chumhainn (Cuin) 1 mile outside the village of Dervaig. Contact Philippa and Graham Dale. Tel: 01688 400346.
- Harbour Guest House on the harbour front at Tobermory has a choice of rooms (single, double, twin, family). Contact Robin & Louise Harrowsmith. Tel: 01688 302 209
- High Oatfield is an organic B&B with 2 ensuite double rooms. Located near Lochdon (about 4 miles south of Craignure). Contact Mike and Jen Swift. Tel: 01680 812323
- Kirk Cottage offers B&B in Tobermory. Ensuite accommodation. Children welcome. Tel: 01688 302185
- Linnhe View Bed & Breakfast
is a former manse at Craignure and has 3 bedrooms (double/twin/single). A very warm welcome awaits you from owners Jim & Mary van Heerden. Tel: 01680 812007.
- The Argyll Arms at Bunessan is apparently a 'really nice genuine place with super sea views, lovely rooms and offers good value for money.'
- Situated in Dervaig The Bellachroy - the oldest inn on Mull -
has 6 ensuite bedrooms. Renowned for good food (including many local seafood specialities), with a friendly pub with regular entertainment. Tel: 01688 400314.
- The Highland Cottage Hotel offers a 4 star B&B in Tobermory. Recommended by the AA and Johansens. Six luxurious bedrooms at different tariffs (including 2 rooms with a four-poster bed!) and excellent food (2 AA rosette restaurant). Personal service and friendly atmosphere.
Contact David and Jo Currie. Tel: 01688 302030.
Self Catering:
- Achadaphail Croft is a self catering cottage with 2 bedrooms.
Situated on the Ross of Mull near Bunessan, 6 miles from Fionnphort (Iona ferry).
- 3 separate self-catering properties at Ardnacross: Dairy cottage (sleeps 2), Cottage in the old farm square (sleeps 7) and the Farmhouse (sleeps 12). Scottish Tourist Board 3-4 Stars.
Located between Salen and Tobermory on the east coast with views across the Sound of Mull.
- Ardtun House near Bunessan offers a choice of 3 self catering properties (1, 2 or 4 bedrooms). A 34' x 10' caravan with 3 bedrooms is also available.
- Calgary Castle is available for self-catering lets (8 double/twin bedrooms).
- The Coach House in the grounds of Ardfenaig House has 2 bedrooms and sleeps 4 - 6. Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
- Cill-Mhoire Lodges
offer 3-star self catering in 2 lodges (1 sleeping 4, 1 sleeping 6). Set in extensive gardens near Dervaig.
- Crannich Holiday Caravans - 3 self catering holiday caravans on a farm in Glen Aros, near loch Frisa and the White Tailed Eagle 'hide'. Each caravan sleeps 4 people (2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen / dining / living area). Available from mid May to end September.
- Glenaros Holiday Cottages: 5 self catering holiday cottages on a working estate farm. Each cottage is individual in style, with open fires, cosy bedrooms, well equipped kitchens and have spectacular views. They are open all year and have STB 2 star grading.
- Glenfuran Cottage offers self catering accommodation for 5 + 1 in 3 bedrooms. Located on the outskirts of Tobermory. Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
- Otter Holt in the village of Salen is a self-contained holiday apartment, sleeping 2 (+2).
- Riverside is a 3 bedroom semi-detached house in Tobermory, available for self catering.
- Sanna Cottage in Tobermory is a cedar chalet for up to 6 people (1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 2 sofa beds in the lounge).
Views over Tobermory Bay and the Morvern peninsula. Short breaks also available at times.
- Seaview Cottage on the outskirts of Salen sleeps 5 - 7 in 2 bedrooms.
- Steading Holidays - variety of self catering accommodation on Mull and in Ardnamurchan
- The Bothy is a self catering static caravan in Fionnphort (Iona ferry & boat trips). Ideal for couples and families (up to 4 people). Cycle hire is also available.
- The Old Stables is
a refurbished 2-bedroom wooden cottage at Glenforsa (10 miles from Craignure). Sleeps 4 - 6.
- The Puffer Aground - choice of two 1-bedroom self catering cottages in Aros near Salen.
- The Smithy is a large house with 4 bedrooms sleeping up to 8 people. Located on the west coast of Mull overlooking Loch Tuath, Ulva and Gometra.
- Traigh Mhor
is a traditional crofter’s cottage near Bunessan in the south of Mull. 6 miles from the ferry to Iona. 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6.
- Treshnish Farm (near Calgary) has a variety of self catering properties including cottages, a studio and blackhouses.
- Twelve Oaks in woodland on the edge of the village of Lochdon is purpose built self contained ground floor accommodation for 2 people. 3 stars.
Hostel / Bunkhouse:
- There's a Youth Hostel in the Main Street of Tobermory. 39 beds in 5-bed and 6-bed dorms. Online booking. Member of SYHA. Telephone: 01688 302481.
- The community hall at Dervaig operates a bunkhouse with 10 beds. Available for individual or group bookings. Open all year.
Close to village pub and shops. Tel: 01688 400249. Email dervaigbunkrooms@phonecoop.coop
Designated campsites:
Other good spots to camp:
- Fionnphort - Fidden Farm - map ref. 303215 on Landranger 48 (on entering Fionnphort turn left past the car park, follow the road for 1.25 miles).
- Uisken - follow the road to Uisken from Bunessan for 3 miles.
- Loch Scridain - map. ref. 513295 on Landranger 48.
- Loch Beg - map ref. 532292 on Landranger 48.
- Loch Na Keal - map ref. 537412 on Landranger 48 (on flat grassy area between the road and river).
- Loch Tuath - map ref. 445424 on Landranger 48 (Eas Fors Waterfalls).
- Calgary Bay - map ref. 374509 on Landranger 48 (Next to the river just down from the public toilets).
For additional campsite information - click here
Where to eat
In Tobermory you can get meals in numerous hotels. The Mishnish (food and live music) is particularly well known on the harbour front.
Sagar is an Indian restaurant.
Yellow-painted Javier's restaurant is near the distillery.
The fish and chip van on the pier has a very good reputation.
Also on the main street is Schmooze restaurant, as well as The Gallery (where you can eat in or out), and the Tobermory Chocolate shop & cafe.
Look out for Posh Nosh Cafe too.
Mediterranea is an Italian restaurant in Salen
which is open for evening meals from April to October (closed on Wednesdays). Tel: 01680 300200.
Click here for a useful list of lots more places to eat on Mull.
Books and Maps
If you are sightseeing and driving around the islands, then a very useful tool is the
Official Tourist Map to Iona & Mull which pinpoints all the places to see on the islands or alternatively get the Oban and Mull Tourist Map.
If you intend to go hiking, particularly in the hills, you will need the scale of maps provided by the Landranger series. This area is covered by 3 of these maps, all produced by the Ordnance Survey which is the official map agency of the UK:
For suggested routes, get the book called
Walk Oban, Mull and Lochaber. Written by Richard Hallewell it is a handy 64-page spiral bound book printed by Collins Cartographic.
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Mull and Iona
Lovely colour guide with over 100 pages of photos. Written by P.A. MacNab, it covers the local heritage and culture of the islands, wildlife and the landscape, history of habitation, the clearances, place names, places to visit, etc. Even if you don't get chance to buy it before you go, you will certainly want a copy for a souvenir when you have visited! Available to buy online via Amazon.co.uk. Very nice addition to my bookshelf.
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Mull and Iona
Super photo book by Allan Wright of his travels from Oban to Craignure and then clockwise round Mull. Introduction by Bill Clegg (curator of the Mull Museum).
Paperback. 120 pages. Published in April 2006.
Order your copy from
Amazon.co.uk
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The Isle of Mull
Another of those beautiful books which is far more than a mere guide book, but something to really treasure. Full of colour photos and information about Mull, it also covers the little islands around the coastline (Staffa, Ulva, the Treshnish Isles, etc.) and Iona.
Dimensions: approx. 12 x 8 inches. Written by Alastair de Watteville who moved to the island in 1972.
To order your copy, click here
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Mull & Iona: Highways & Byways
Written by Peter MacNab, this is one of the detailed b/w Luath Press guide books with maps.
Excellent for discovering some off the beaten track places and historic sites not always mentioned in general Scottish guides. Includes info on where to find standing stones and wildlife.
Also contains details of the main tourist attractions.
Recommended if you really want to explore the island and understand its history.
Paperback. 128 pages. Published in June 2000.
Order your copy from
Amazon.com or
Amazon.co.uk
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Mull
An invaluable book if your ancestors came from Mull.
This is the story of the people of Mull, as told through the stories of the landlords, tacksmen, cottars, ministers and others who actually lived on or visited the island.
The story of those who became rich and those who were bankrupted.
The story of the Campbells replacing the Macleans.
The story of civil war, Jacobite rebellion and then harsh repression.
The economic boom through the cattle trade and kelp,
and then economic crisis when these industries collapsed.
From medieval society to tourism in the 20th century.
Author: Jo Currie. Paperback published in 2001. 400 pages.
Includes sections of old b/w photos, colour photos and portraits.
Order your copy from
Amazon.co.uk
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Oban, Mull and Kintyre
Another useful colour guide book especially for walking in this area. By Brian Conduit and John Brooks.
To order your copy, click here
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Don't forget you can browse my selection of Scottish books online.
Tourist Information Centres
The Pier, Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Telephone: 01688 302182 / Fax: 01688 302145
Open from April to October only.
The Pier, Craignure, Isle of Mull
Telephone: 01680 812377 / Fax: 01680 812497
Open all year.
Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling & Trossachs - Official Tourist Board web site
includes brochure request
Explore Oban & Mull downloadable PDF leaflet
Free Tourist map of Mull & Iona (courtesy of the Oban Times)
Mull/Iona Leaflet & Brochure Service and Mull CD-ROM
Info about Oban
Links to External sites:
Mull, Iona, Staffa travel journal
Tobermory
Holiday Mull web site
Wild Isles - wildlife operators on Mull and Iona
Virtual Tour (360 degree photos) of Mull, Iona, Ulva
Isle of Mull Family History pages
Digital Photography Workshops on Mull by photographer Phil McDermott
Robert Pollock's guide to standing stones and circles on Mull
Clan Maclean History site by Robert A. Goodson.
mullbirds.com by Alan Spellman
mullart.com - paintings by Angus Stewart
Mearnscraft -
Cross stitch kits of Scottish maps including Mull & Iona
Brown and Whittaker Publishing - books about Mull
Isle of Mull Self Catering Cottages
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