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Natural Features, Monuments and
Castles
Children's activities
Things to do
Mull and Iona in the Arts
Interactive Map by
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Mull is at the centre of a group of islands. The best known of
the smaller islands are Iona and
Staffa, with its famed rock formations and
Fingal's Cave. Others in the Mull group, most with a history worth investigating
are Ulva and Gometra, Inch Kenneth the
holy isle (once owned by the Redesdale family, parents of the Mitford girls),
Eorsa, Little Colonsay, Erisgeir,
Erraid the
inhospitable island of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped", and the
Treshnish Isles, a group in themselves
and noted for their wildlife.
The main town on Mull is
Tobermory, with its multi-coloured shops, restaurants, hotels and houses.
Tobermory is the starting point for many
wildlife trips both on land and
sea. In recent years, whale and
dolphin watching has become very popular and the Whale and Dolphin Trust has
its survey centre and shop on the main street. Tobermory also has a
museum, distillery,
golf course and many
smaller attractions.
The centre of the island is mountainous and a haven for
wildlife and walkers. Ben More is the
largest mountain and is traditionally known by walkers as "The last Munro".
The southern peninsula of Mull is known as the "Ross
of Mull". It extends from Pennyghael to Fionnphort. Fionnphort
is the village where you can catch the ferry to Iona, as well as trips to Staffa
and the Treshnish isles. The "Ross" is well known for its granite
and spectacular beaches.
Last updated
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