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Upcoming events on Mull and Iona.

Check out our events calendar for upcoming Mull and Iona events. Use the filter by category to find out what's on on the dates you are travelling.

An Tobar and Mull Theatre

13 Apr ‐ 31 Oct 2024

West Over Sea, Tobermory Book Festival 2024

25 ‐ 26 Oct 2024

Isle of Trad Music Festival

08 ‐ 10 Nov 2024

11:00 ‐ 23:00

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Isle of Mull

This large Inner Hebridean island is full of many incredible possibilities, whether you are going for a day trip or staying a fortnight. Visit the charming town of Tobermory with its coloured houses and independent businesses and explore miles of stunning coastline with amazing wildlife. 

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Things to do on Mull

Discover sweeping landscapes, immerse yourself in the natural wildlife and find out more about the geology of the island. 

10 Hidden Gems & Things To Do On the Isles of Mull & Iona

Plan your adventure to Mull & Iona with our list of hidden gems and authentic experiences to uncover the real heart of these islands. 

Wildlife watching on the Isle of Mull

Discover what wildlife there is to see on Mull.

Cycling on the Isle of Mull

Explore Mull on two wheels with its range of extensive cycling routes.

Beaches on the Isle of Mull

Visit picture-perfect postcard beaches on the Isle of Mull.

Walks on Mull

Get your walking boots on and enjoy the natural beauty of Mull.

Museums & Exhibitions

Discover more about the history and culture of Mull by visiting fascinating museums and exhibitions.

Inspiration for breaks on the Isle of Mull

Highland cows on Mull

Places to stay

From cosy coastal cottages to hotels overlooking lochs and mountains, you can find accommodation to suit every budget and preference on Mull. 

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Tours, routes and trails

Check out our ideas for day trips and adventures in Mull. 

Unique experiences

Enjoy the peace of Mull's restorative waters, visit an ancient abbey or find out more about the geology of the area.

Water wellness activities on Mull and Iona

Enjoy the wild coasts, peaceful lochs and stunning waterfalls that the islands have to offer.

Experience the wonder of one of Scotland's most historic and sacred sites.

Geology of Mull and Iona

Find out more about the fascinating geology of the islands.

Map of the Isle of Mull

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Travel to and around

Mull is well served by ferry and bus routes so you’ll be able to get here easily no matter where you’re travelling from.

Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) operates three car ferry services to the island. The most popular route connects Oban with Craignure, the island's main port which is located on its eastern coast. This service runs roughly every couple of hours throughout the day, but if you are planning on taking a vehicle it's advisable to book your place in advance! 

Find out more on the CalMac website

Further north, you can also travel from Lochaline, on the Morvern Peninsula, to Fishnish, or take the Isle of Mull ferry from Kilchoan on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula to Tobermory, the largest settlement on the island. 

ScotRail provides frequent services to Oban from Glasgow Queen Street with the train connecting the ferry to the Isle of Mull.

Plan your journey to and from Oban with ScotRail

Bus and coach

Citylink coaches run regularly to Oban from Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station.

Book with Citylink

During the summer months, there is one coach a day that runs directly from Glasgow International Airport to Oban.

Check local bus timetables

Travelling to Mull from central Scotland by car, the most direct route is via Crianlarich and Tyndrum. The road to Tyndrum from Glasgow runs through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. From Edinburgh to Tyndrum, the road takes you through picturesque Callander. To drive to Tyndrum allow:

1 hour and 45 minutes from central Glasgow (via Dumbarton and Loch Lomond)

2 hours and 30 minutes from central Edinburgh (via Stirling and Callander)

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Getting around

Mull is a great place for cycling with most of the roads all single-track providing lots of amazing scenery along the way. Cycle along the 10 mile stretch of double track road from Craignure to Salen with another four mile section leading into Tobermory.

The main roads to Tobermory and Fionnphort can get very busy with ferry traffic. The south of the island also operate lots of buses and coaches enroute to Fionnphort for Iona so make sure to keep yourself safe while on the road.

Find out more about cycling on Mull

Mull is home to some of the wildest coastal scenery and is the perfect place for a walking holiday. You'll find everything from grand mountains, pretty villages and stunning sandy beaches.

Discover walking routes on the Isle of Mull website

The island is served by three local bus services operated by West Coast Motors which connect the main towns and villages, plus there are taxi services and car hire, too. 

Plan your trip on the Visit Mull and Iona website

Vehicle hire

There are a few car hire companies operating on the Isle of Mull.

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There are a few taxi companies operating on the Isle of Mull.

Search for private taxi cab services on the Isle of Mull

Some of the island's roads are single track, with ample passing places. Please remember that car journey times on single track roads can take significantly longer.

What's on in Mull

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Discover the latest events and festivals taking place in Mull and across the wider area this year. 

Places to eat

The Creel Seafood Bar

Places to eat in Mull

Enjoy the best local produce and places to eat and drink on the island.

A tip from your local expert

Duart Castle

Visit Duart Castle, the 13th century ancestral home of Clan Maclean. It's the perfect attraction for day trippers and holiday makers alike. Surrounded by magnificent views of the sound of Mull, on a clear day there are views up to Ben Nevis. 

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Isle of Mull

Mull is a small island connected to its neighbours by a rich heritage and the ease of sea travel. From wildlife watchers to history enthusiasts, the Isle of Mull is packed with activities for the whole family. The brightly coloured houses which adorn Tobermory harbour have become an iconic welcome for visitors to this bustling town. Originally built as a fishing port in the late 18th century, Tobermory is now the main town on Mull.

Today, Tobermory boasts a variety of shops, restaurants, hotels and other accommodation as well as the Tobermory Distillery. With a number of boat tours on offer, visitors can explore neighbouring islands of Iona, with its famous medieval Abbey, Staffa and the Treshnish Isles and discover why Argyll is named Scotland’s adventure coast. A short ferry crossing from Mull, community owned Ulva is a must visit for wildlife, scenery and car-free exploration.

A place full of adventure and history

Mull is home to the most western Munro in Scotland, Ben More. Passage through Ben More reveals the Ross of Mull peninsula with its silver-sand beaches and rare wildlife to spot. Find out more about the peninsula in the Ross of Mull Historical Centre and discover traces left behind by past communities who lived and worked the beautiful coast and moorlands.

Those who want a gentler adventure can explore the Aros Park and Tobermory Circuit – a woodland walk with luscious greenery and waterfalls. The largest and most accessible beach on Mull, Calgary Bay sits on the North of the island and is a must see.

On the South East Coast of Mull, Salen and Craignure provide opportunities to encounter ancient monuments, idle along coastal walks and discover secret bays. The 13th Century fortress, Duart Castle , stands as an impressive reminder of histories on the island. In fact, everywhere you look on Mull there are reminders of the rich history of the island and the thousands of travellers who have found themselves breathing in the crisp sea air of this west coast gem.

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Get Inspired

Sea eagles, pebbles and stitching the emblems of mull.

Join Susan of the Oh Sew Mull Stitchers as she discusses the story of her group's panel and stitching icons of the natural and cultural heritage of the island.

Mull Love Story

"Dùn da Ghaoithe is a constant presence in our daily life"

A Land that Time Forgot

"Time may have forgotten, but our landscape remembers."

Coire nan Cuairt-shruthan Mara (The Boiling Sea-cauldron of Argyll)

Tha luchd-coiseachd nam beann eòlach gu leòr air an fhacal coire oir bidh a leithid a’ nochdadh gu tric gu h-àrd far an do chladhaich an deigh tuill anns an tìr o chian nan cian. Ge-tà, math dh’fhaodte gur e an coire as ainmeile ann an Alba fear a tha suidhichte air falbh bhon àrd-mhonadh, anns a’ mhuir eadar Diùra agus Sgarba ann an Earra-Ghàidheal.

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Tobermory Isle of Mull

For information about the rest of the Isle of Mull click here .   For information about Iona click here

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Tobermory was built as a fishing port in the late 18th century and is now the main town on Mull. It is a picture-postcard of a place with the brightly painted buildings along the main street to the pier and the high woodland-fringed hills surrounding the bay. The town has a good variety of shops , hotels , and other accommodation as well as being the administrative centre for the island. The harbour is always busy with fishing boats, yachts and the ferry to and from Kilchoan.  In recent years, the island has become very popular for weddings in a romantic atmosphere.

More recently, Tobermory has been the setting for the children's programme Balamory .  After the initial success of these programmes in Britain, Balamory is now reaching a new audience in Australia.

The Isle of Mull and Iona have become one of the premier destinations for wildlife  watching in the United Kingdom in the last few years. Thousands of people are attracted to the islands in the hope of catching a glimpse of the rare and unusual Golden and White-tailed Eagles, Otter, Corncrake and an abundance of other birds and mammals. The seas off the coast of Mull are important feeding areas for whales, dolphins and basking sharks. The colourful and picturesque island capital of Tobermory is an ideal location from which to make the very most of your wildlife watching on the Isle of Mull.

The island is home to Skye and Frisa, the most famous pair of White-tailed Eagles in the world, as featured on numerous television and radio broadcasts. The re-introduction of these iconic birds of prey has been so successful that breeding pairs can now be seen throughout the length and breadth of the island, including Tobermory.

The Sea Eagle Hide is open all year round but booking is essential. Tel: 01680 812556. For everything you want to know about these totemic birds click here.

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