Places to see in ( Isle of Mull - UK )
Places to see in ( Isle of Mull - UK )
Mull is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland in the council area of Argyll and Bute. With an area of 875.35 square kilometres (337.97 sq mi) Mull is the fourth largest Scottish island and the fourth largest island surrounding Great Britain (excluding Ireland). In the 2011 census the usual resident population of Mull was 2,800 a slight increase on the 2001 figure of 2,667; in the summer this is supplemented by many tourists. Much of the population lives in Tobermory, the only burgh on the island until 1973, and its capital. Tobermory is also home to Mull's only single malt Scotch whisky distillery: Tobermory distillery (formerly Ledaig).
It is widely believed that Mull was inhabited from shortly after the end of the last Ice Age, around 6000 BC. Bronze Age inhabitants built menhirs, brochs and a stone circle with examples of burial cairns, cists, standing stones, pottery and knife blades provide compelling evidence. Between 600 BC and AD 400, Iron Age inhabitants were building protective forts, duns and crannogs. Whether or not they were Picts is unclear.
In the 6th century, Irish migrants invaded Mull and the surrounding coast, establishing the Gaelic kingdom of Dál Riata. The kingdom was divided into a number of regions, each controlled by a kin group, of which the Cenél Loairn controlled Mull and the adjacent mainland to the east. Dál Riata was a springboard for the christianisation of the mainland; the pivotal point was AD 563, when Columba, an Irish missionary, arrived at Iona (just off the south-west point of Mull) and founded a monastery, from which to start evangelising the local population.
Mull has a coastline of 480 kilometres (300 mi) and its climate is moderated by the Gulf Stream. The island has a mountainous core; the highest peak on the island is Ben More, which reaches 966 metres (3,169 ft). Various peninsulas, which are predominantly moorland, radiate from the centre.
The Aros peninsula to the north includes the main town of Tobermory, which was a burgh until 1973 when burghs were abolished. Other settlements include Salen, Dervaig and Calgary. The Ross of Mull lies to the south west and includes the villages of Bunessan, Pennyghael, Uisken and Fionnphort. Lochbuie, Lochdon and Craignure lie to the east.
Numerous islands lie off the west coast of Mull, including Erraid, Inch Kenneth, Iona, Gometra, and Ulva. Smaller uninhabited islands include Eorsa, Little Colonsay, the Treshnish Isles and Staffa (of Fingal's Cave fame). Calve Island is an uninhabited island in Tobermory Bay. Two outlying rock lighthouses are also visible from the south west of Mull, Dubh Artach and Skerryvore. The Torran Rocks are a large shoal of reefs, islets and skerries, approximately 15 square miles (39 km2) in extent, located two miles (3 km) to the south west, between the Ross of Mull peninsula and Dubh Artach. Frank Lockwood's Island near Lochbuie is named after the brother-in-law of the 21st MacLean of Lochbuie, who was Solicitor General from 1894-5.
Ferry links to Mull from the mainland include Oban to Craignure (approx. 45 minutes), Kilchoan to Tobermory (approx. 35 minutes) and Lochaline to Fishnish (approx. 15 minutes). Advance bookings are not required for the Kilchoan or Fishnish ferries; access to those two ferry terminals on the mainland side is via single-track roads.
There are ferry links from Fionnphort on Mull to the neighbouring island of Iona and from Oskamull to Ulva. In past years there were direct sailings to Oban (calling at Drimnin, Salen, Lochaline and Craignure), and to Barra, Coll and Tiree from Tobermory. During the summer there was also a sailing to Staffa and Iona from Oban which called at Tobermory. The Isle of Mull Railway ran from Craignure to Torosay Castle, but closed in 2011.
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Best Hotels and Resorts in Isle of Mull, United Kingdom UK
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Tiroran House Hotel & Restaurant
The Tobermory Hotel
Highland Cottage
Western Isles Hotel
Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa
Brockville Bed and Breakfast
Caol-Ithe Guesthouse
Strongarbh House
Seaview Bed & Breakfast
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Calgary Bay Cottage, Holiday Cottage, Mull
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Calgary Bay Cottage is located beside Calgary beach in the Isle of Mull's north west corner. This spacious self catering holiday cottage sleeps up to six people and provides an ideal place for a holiday beside one of Mull's best beaches.
The cottage sits within an enclosed garden and has views towards the beach. In summary an ideal holiday cottage on Mull in which to relax and unwind!
Fisherman's Bothy, Kilfinichen, Isle of Mull
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Fisherman's Bothy is a charming thatched cottage for two located right beside the sea at the head of Kilfinichen bay in the Isle of Mull's south west. A more romantic and picturesque cottage is hard to find, and guests love the abundant wildlife that can be seen from the doorstep too.
Ploughman's Cottage, Scoor, Isle of Mull
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Ploughman's Cottage is a remote and beautiful cottage for up to four, located at Scoor on the Isle of Mull's south coast.
This charming stone cottage has been beautifully shaped into a modern self catering holiday cottage that give easy access to some of the Isle of Mull's best beaches and coastline.
Ben More - Isle of Mull
Ben more (meaning 'great mountain' in Gaelic) is the only Munro on the Isle of Mull. Rising to an impressive 3169 feet, this mountain is popular with hill walkers and Munro baggers keen to climb one of the few mountains over 3000 ft in the Hebrides.
On a clear day, you can see the islands of Ulva and Iona, while the mighty Ben Cruachan mountain can also be seen in the distance.
The mountain offers a relatively easy trek heading towards it from the north, but this video shows the much more challenging walk from the south.
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