Islands
Scottish Islands: Mull
Mull is the second largest of the Inner Hebrides and Caledonian MacBrayne operate three year-round ferry routes to the island, the main one if coming from the south being the 45-minute sailing from Oban to Craignure. There are also services from Kilchoan on the Ardnamurchan peninsula to the island’s capital Tobermory, and Lochaline in Morven to Fishnish. The last option, with a journey time of just 15 minutes, is most convenient for those travelling from the Fort William or Inverness areas and is also cheapest.
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The island acts as a magnet for yachts and motor cruisers during spring and summer and several companies offer trips in small boats from Tobermory as well as locations on the west side of the island with Staffa, home to Fingal’s Cave, and the Treshnish Isles being the most popular destinations. A succession of small to medium-sized cruise ships call in and drop anchor in Tobermory Bay throughout the summer months to enable passengers to explore the town and other points of interest around the island.
Vessels of all shapes and sizes pass by Mull, either via the open sea to the west or the sheltered passage known as the Sound of Mull which runs between the island’s east coast and Ardgour and Morven on the mainland. The Sound is often chosen as the optimum route by captain’s when storms prevail, especially in westerly gales as Mull’s high peaks act as a buffer to the worst of the weather.
Vessels of all shapes and sizes pass by Mull, either via the open sea to the west or the sheltered passage known as the Sound of Mull which runs between the island’s east coast and Ardgour and Morven on the mainland. The Sound is often chosen as the optimum route by captain’s when storms prevail, especially in westerly gales as Mull’s high peaks act as a buffer to the worst of the weather.
Craignure*
Mull is well known for its abundant wildlife, especially its eagles, both Golden and White-tailed (commonly referred to as the Sea Eagle) and numerous otters which can be found all along the coast. If that’s not enough, Mull is a convenient jumping-off point for trips to Staffa, famous for its geology including Fingal’s Cave, the Treshnish Isles to see the Puffin colony, and the world famous, historically rich island of Iona. For the more adventurous, dolphin and whale-watching cruises are on offer during the summer months.
I’ve also included links to Ulva, Iona, Staffa and the Treshnish Isles here as they are all easily visited from Mull.
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