The Isle of Mull - The Number 1 Wildlife Destination
Accommodation - Wildlife Tours - Places to Visit - Stories from Mull
My Favourite Island
The Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland
For many years I have annually visited the Isle of Mull with my wife and family.
If you are looking for sun, sea and sand then look no further. Mull is surrounded by sparkling water, a stunning sandy beach at Calgary, and more sunshine than you would expect. Ok Mull has its fair share of rain but this gives the island its unique landscapes. Impressive waterfalls, numerous cascading mountain streams never cease to capture your imagination.
Many of the roads are single track, which for the holiday visitors can be a little testing.
There are photo opportunities everywhere you look, and not just the scenery. Mull is famous for the wildlife, including eagles (Golden and Fish), otters, wild deer, dolphins, porpoises, seals and whales, just to name a few.
Duart, and Torosay are castles that are open to the public, and are well worth a visit. You can reach Torosay by way of a miniature steam railway that runs from Craignure. Glengorm castle is situated on the northern tip of Mull, approx 4.5 miles from Tobermory. Glengorm although an hotel, opens its grounds to the public. There is an excellent cafe in the grounds, with excellent walks to the shore, where with luck you can watch seals.
Iona, a small island just off the southern tip of Mull, is well worth the journey. Iona is reached by way of a short ferry ride. There are many magnificent unspoilt sandy beaches, an excellent cafe and stunning Abbey.
Of course the largest town on Mull is Tobermory. Famous for its brightly painted houses on the main street, it is never excessively busy and is a great place to stop and take time to explore the shops and restaurants
