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The Mull MuseumThis is a smal museum on the Isle of Mull filled with interesting objects and displays of island life. Its exhibits include fossils, Standing Stones, a Spanish Galleon as well as crafting and a Second World War display.
Islas Hébridas InterioresThe Inner Hebrides islands are an archipelago of Scotland located southeast of the Outer Hebrides . Traditionally the Inner Hebrides are divided into two groups: those of the North and those of the South. The settlement of the Inner Hebrides began when the Scandinavian Vikings arrived there before the 9th century BC. C. The Nordic Control formally began in 1098 when Edgar of Scotland put the islands in the hands of Magnus III , King of Norway
Eas Fors WaterfallEas Fors Waterfall is located in Isle of Mull. It consists of a series of three waterfalls, the Upper Falls being above the road, and the Middle Falls just below the road. There is a lovely pool below the Midde Falls and a great place to have a picnic , but not with young children as this is potentially a very dangerous location.
GometraGometra is an island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, lying west of Mull. The island has been owned since 1992 by Roc Sandford, a wealthy environmental campaigner who lives mostly in London and part of the year on Gometra. The island is agricultural, formerly growing grain for the Iona Abbey. It has no ferry. One of the few services it does have is a weekly postal service.
Fingal's CaveA beautiful sea cave in the basalt southwest coast of Staffa, an island of the Inner Hebrides, western Scotland. It has a length of 270 feet and its arched roof is said to reach between 66 feet and 72 feet above sea level. It became known as Fingal's Cave after the eponymous hero of an epic poem by 18th-century Scots poet-historian James Macpherson. It was now under the control of the National Trust for Scotland.
Muck IslandMuck is the smallest of four main islands in the Small Isles, part of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The larger part of the island is formed from olivine-phyric basalt flows erupted during the Palaeocene.
Duart CastleThis is the iconic island fortress of the Clan Maclean. Situated on the sea cliffs of the Isle of Mull. Brought back from ruin in 1911, the Castle treasures 800 years of history of one of Scotland’s oldest Clans. From 2015, Duart Castle is opening it’s ancient doors and offering a small number of exclusive weddings events.
Moy CastleMoy Castle is a ruined castle near Lochbuie on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. The tower has 3 main stories and a garret, with two entresol floors built over the haunches of the barrel-vaults covering the ground and first floors, and remains of two 16th century cap-houses. The site is now a scheduled monument.
Ross of MullThe Ross of Mull is the largest peninsula of the Isle of Mull. The Ross of Mull is definitely a playground for the outdoor enthusiast offering bouldering and rock climbing, walking, cycling and kayaking amongst other sports and activities. Historically the area's main industries consisted of crofting, fishing, kelp, and granite quarries.
Iona Abbey and NunneryIona Abbey is an abbey located on the island of Iona, just off the Isle of Mull on the West Coast of Scotland. is the spiritual home of the Iona Community, an ecumenical Christian religious order, whose headquarters are in Glasgow. The Abbey remains a popular site of Christian pilgrimage today. The abbey remained an important place of worship and pilgrimage until the Reformation in 1560, after which monastic life came to an end and it largely fell into disuse.
IonaIona is an island just west of Mull in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. It is mainly known for Iona Abbey, though there are other buildings on the island. It is today known for its relative tranquility and natural environment. IT is now a beautiful tourist attraction which has a lot of tourists every year.
KerreraA beautiful island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. It is home to a population of ~40, but there’s not really any village on the island. If you want to stay on the island there are some self catering cottages and a bunkhouse. The island is known for the ruined Gylen Castle, a small tower house built in 1582. Kerrera is in fact quite a large island and can be compared with Scarba, Seil and Luing, is scarcely populated and provides excellent shelter for the Oban harbour.
Gylen CastleA ruined castle which was built to dominate the Sound of Kerrera which was once part of a major maritime route for vessels sailing between the mainland and the Inner Hebrides. The castle consisted of a four storey 'L' plan Tower House that was built in the Scots Baronial style. The ground floor consisted of a vaulted store and an access passageway that led to a small courtyard occupying the area to the edge of the cliff as well as the adjoined Stair Tower.
EriskaA privately owned flat tidal island at the entrance to Loch Creran on the west coast of Scotland. The island is run as a hotel with wooded grounds. It is one of the iconic location for a holiday making and also Eriska is now owned by Creation Gem, a family-owned business from Hong Kong.
Dunollie Museum, Castle and GroundsDunollie Castle is a small ruined castle located on a hill north of the town of Oban, on the west coast of Scotland in Argyll. Discover the 1745 Laird's House which holds the fascinating history of the the MacDougall Family and Servants Quarters, including our temporary "Women of Dunollie" exhibition featuring some of the most beautiful pieces from our textile collection.
Ganavan SandsThis is a rural beach that offers wonderful coastal views and gloriously soft sands. Walk along the coast of Ganavan Bay, admiring the views of the islands of Mull and Lismore. Swim in the waters off the coast carefully. The coastal and quiet road from Oban to Ganavan Sands is widely used by the local community for walks, running and cycling.
ErraidErraid is a tidal island approximately one mile square located in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island features a disused signal station for the lighthouses on Dubh Artach and Skerryvore and a row of cottages built for the lighthouse keepers. The island is privately owned and is home to an intentional community, part of the Findhorn Foundation.
Castle StalkerCastle Stalker is a four storey medieval tower house standing on a small rocky tidal islet known as Rock of the Cormorants. The Castle is believed to have its origins in a small residential fort built in 1320 and used by the MacDougalls who were the Lords of Lorn. Successive generations of the Stewart family have restored and protected this truly unique Scottish castle.
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Aros ParkAros Park is a park and an area of woodland managed by the Forestry Commission on the outskirts of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull and has an elevation of 105 feet. . Trails wander through attractive woodland, lush with ferns and waterfalls. A look-out at Alainn View that will lift you high into the tree tops.