If an exciting adventure into the Scottish wilderness sounds good to you, why not visit the Isle of Mull. Mull is a mythical place full of history and traditions. It also has some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer, from the heights of ‘Ben More’ to the beautiful sands of ‘Calgary Bay’. Moreover, people come from all over the world to see its wildlife.
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Mull is the second largest Inner Hebridean island, and the fourth largest island in the UK.
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Activities on the Isle of Mull
ACTIVITIES ON THE Tobermory has many traditional shops you won’t normally see elsewhere, such as a pottery maker, silversmith, and candlemaker. It also has an
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How to get to the Isle of Mull
HOW DO I GET TO THE For a place as remote as Mull, it’s surprisingly easy to get to. There are three main ferries that
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Spring or early summer is probably best. From April to June the weather is fairly stable, and mostly dry. You’re also more likely to see puffins and other interesting species of bird during these times. If you’re going hiking or camping, be aware that midges can be a problem if you come later in the year. The midge season is roughly May to September.
You might also consider timing your trip so it coincides with special events. The ‘Tobermory Highland Games’ usually takes place in July and is popular with locals and tourists alike. It makes for a wonderful day out, with a great atmosphere. The ‘Isle of Mull Rally’ is also great fun, and usually takes place in October.
If you’re planning on visiting Staffa, why not time your trip so it coincides with the ‘Mendelssohn on Mull Festival’, where you’ll learn about the history of Mendelssohn and his fascination with Staffa and Fingal’s Cave.
- Tobermory’s ‘Café Fish’ is renowned for its fresh seafood dishes. It’s in a beautiful location and has a great atmosphere.
- ‘Ninth Wave’ has won awards for its delicious seafood and beef dishes.
- ‘Hebridean Lodge’ is another great choice for freshly prepared seafood dishes.
- ‘Am Birlinn’, located near the town of Dervaig, serves delicious food at a reasonable price. Make sure to book in advance. As with most restaurants on Mull, they specialise in seafood. Their langoustines are particularly good. Also, be sure to sample their cranachan cheesecake.
Check out our Isle of Mull restaurant guide here
FACTS ABOUT MULL
Mull belongs to the ‘Argyll and Bute’ council area
The main industries in Mull are fishing, farming, and tourism.
People from Mull are known as Mullochs.
‘Ben More’, Mull’s highest peak, is 966 metres tall.
Mull is the second largest Inner Hebridean island, and the fourth largest island in the UK (excluding Ireland).
Mull is thought to have been inhabited by humans since just after the last Ice Age ended.
Christianity was established in Mull by St Columba in the 6th century, even though it had arrived there in the previous century. St Columba travelled to Mull from Ireland, via Iona, in 563.
Iona was a place of great religious importance to medieval Scots. It was religious artefacts held there that attracted Vikings to the area, starting with their raid of Iona in 795.
The town of Tobermory was founded in 1788 by the 'British Fisheries Society'.
In the early 19th century Mull had a population of over 10,000. By the beginning of the 20th century it had dropped to the point that there were more sheep on Mull than human beings. Today, it’s home to just under 3000 people.