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Isle of Mull Self Catering
Things to do, places to see!
Duart Castle
Duart Castle, on the Isle of Mull in Scotland is the ancestral home of the Clan Maclean. Standing proudly on a clifftop guarding the Sound of Mull, Duart enjoys one of the most spectacular and unique positions on the West Coast of Scotland. For over 400 years this has been the base of the Clan Maclean's sea-borne power.
There are various activities on throughout the Summer at Duart including Children's Treasure Hunts, Duart Pipes and Highland Dancing Day and Highland Swordsmanship Demonstrations. All are on variuos dates throughout the Summer check www.duartcastle.com for all the information.
Isle of Staffa and Fingals Cave
Teeming with Wildlife and natural beauty, The uninhabited Isle of Staffa should not be missed and is an outstanding example of a lava flow that has solidified into hexagonal basalt columns with Fingal's cave found on the Isle famed for its acoustics.
On route you will see spectacular coastal views, breathtaking mountain scenery and some of the most stunning vistas the West Coast has to offer.
There are boat trips throughout the year from Fionnphort and also Turus Mara at Ulva - www.turusmara.com or www.staffatours.com
Tobermory
The Islands Capital and until 1973 was the only recognised burgh on the Isle of Mull located in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. It is found nestling on the east coast of Mishnish, the most northerly part of the island and made famous through television series' and films alike. Its vibrant palette of colour and natural beauty combined with its prominent position on the waterfront makes it a must see destination on the Isle.
Tobermory distillery
Started in 1798 by John Sinclair, Tobermory Distillery was owned for a short time by the same company that owned Oban Distillery. Over the last 200 years it has spent many years closed, either through bankruptcy or refurbishment. Located close to the harbour in the picturesque town of Tobermory, it is now producing two very different whiskys . Tobermory, is distilled from unpeated barley, very unusual for an island whisky, matured for a minimum of 10 years, and Ledaig, distilled from peated barley and cut from the spirit still at a lower alcohol content to retain the powerful peaty flavours. Tobermory now produces it’s own gin. It is refreshing and vibrant like the colours on the houses of Tobermory and unique in that it takes some new make spirit from the Tobermory Whisky stills to add to it’s character.
WILDLIFE SAFARIS AND ISLAND ADVENTURES
There are great numbers of people doing expeditions of one sort
or another and this is only a small taste of what is on offer.
MULL WILDLIFE TOURS
Peter Hall will guide you around the island spotting eagles, otters, common seals, Grey Atlantic seals and the occasional Minke whale!
NATURE SCOTLAND
Nature Scotland offer excursions led by experienced guides. They are passionate about offering inspirational wildlife experiences that take you to enchanting waterfalls, ancient woodland whilst searching for eagles, seals, red deer and other flora and fauna. By minimising the use of vehicles they are reducing your and theirs carbon foot print, a true eco-tour.
STAFFA TOURS
Like Turus Mara, Staffa Tours offer boat trips to the Treshnish Isles and Fingal's Cave on the isle of Staffa. You will see breathtaking scenery, from mountain to shoreline, rich in wildlife and flora. Tours operate daily throughout the Summer months from Fionnphort and Tobermory.
TURUS-MARA CRUISE & TOURS
Visit Staffa and the Treshnish Isles from Mull. Lunga, the largest of the Treshnish Isles boasts one of the largest and most accessible seabird colonies in Scotland. Puffins, Guillimots, Razorbills, Kittiwakes, Fulmars and Shags in abundance. The trips start from the Ulva Ferry on the Isle of Mull.
IONA ABBEY
The centre of Christian worship for almost 1500 years a trip to Mull must include a short ferry crossing from Fionnphort to Iona to explore the Abbey and the Island.
TOBERMORY GOLF CLUB
For those golfers that like a challenge, this is a 9 hole course high on a cliff overlooking Tobermory Bay. On clear days you have fabulous panoramic views of Ardnamurchan, Loch Sunart and even the Isle of Skye! It's been described as a terrific but challenging course!
KILLIECHRONAN PONY TREKKING
There are various rides to choose, from half an hour to an hour and a half and catering for most abilities. There are hill and beach treks and normally only 6 horses per ride.
ISLE OF ULVA
This small privately owned island has no tarmac roads, but has 5 walks of varying lengths around the island and the Boathouse Restaurant. Catch the ferry or water taxi for a crossing of just a few minutes to explore this lovely little island.
MULL THEATRE
Operates from Tobermory and has a variety of interesting programmes www.comar.co.uk Mull Theatre’s productions have appeared at all the major Scottish theatres, and its production of Peter Arnott’s Cyprus had a four-week run at Trafalgar Studios in London’s West End.
M V LADY JAYNE
Runs trips to Inch Kenneth & operates a sea eagle adventure and sea angling trips, bookable just over the road.
These trips will be of interest to photographic groups or professionals and we are prepared to work with you with regards to boat positioning in relation to light etc.
