"Mull, Iona, Staffa, Treshnish" Top 5 Page for this destination Island of Mull by frank_delargy

Island of Mull Travel Guide: 134 reviews and 338 photos

Mull

The island of Mull is a beautiful island barely off the West coast of Scotland. It is the second largest of the Hebridean Islands. You can reach it by a big ferry from Oban or by smaller ferries from points further north. It has a lovely road that goes around it and some wonderful towns, most notably Tobermory, which has very brightly painted houses facing the harbour.
Tobermory has recently become popular due to a British childrens TV show Balamory that features characters and buildings from the town.
It also has a great whiskey distillery which I don't believe is featured in Balamory :-)

The islands around Mull

Staffa

Mull is a destination, but it is also a way to get to some other lovely smaller island like Iona, Staffa and the Treshnish islands. Each of these islands is in some way an extension of Mull with their own very unique history and natural history.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Wonderful scenery, wonderful town, wonderful islands

Last visit to Island of Mull: Aug 2001
Intro Updated Jan 17, 2005
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Reviews (12)

Tobermory Distillery Things to Do (10)

One of my favorite distilleries to visit in Scotland is the one in Tobermory. I am partial to the flavor of their malts,... more travel advice

Duart Castle Things to Do (10)

This castle is the home of the Clan Maclean and has been for about 700 years. The MacLean's and the related clans have a... more travel advice

Overlooking Tobermory Bay Hotels (2)

Arrived late in Tobermory and were lucky to find a room. Didn't mind paying the extra to stay downtown with a view of... more travel advice

As close to Iona as you can be without... Hotels (2)

A pleasant stay. Not much to do in Fionnphort but enjoy the scenery around you. The drive to Fionnphort in a very... more travel advice

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MikeBird Apr 24, 2010 at 6:05 AM

Enjoyed your tips about Mull, Staffa & Treshnish. Helpful advice - thanks. Am planning on visiting late Aug but suspect Puffins will have flown the nest by then. Envious of your close encounters with them. Mike
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hunterV May 27, 2009 at 9:23 AM

I see you've had a nice stay... Thanks for your story about that remote place worth visiting...><><
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nickandchris Jun 8, 2006 at 2:49 AM

Wonderful. Hoping to go in July.
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frank_delargy Feb 23, 2005 at 8:07 PM

The island of Mull is different from the Mull of Kintyre, which is a part of the Scottish mainland near Campbelltown, not too far (maybe 40 miles) from the Isle of Mull.
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littlesam1 Feb 19, 2005 at 3:53 PM

Beautiful photos. Is the the same Island of Mull that Paul McCartney sang about in Mull of Kintyre back in the 1970's?
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aaaarrgh Feb 17, 2005 at 11:06 AM

You obviously preferred Staffa :-) I went to Mull when I was about 8, like you say, too young for the whisky :-))
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CoAir13 Feb 6, 2005 at 6:53 PM

GREAT page, Frank! beautiful pictures! Definitely added to my "Go To" list!!!!
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Mariajoy Jan 21, 2005 at 12:07 PM

Great start to your Mull page Frank. I loved my stay on this island... but we were in a tent... nothing as posh as a b&b or an hotel! LOL!