Mull Magic

Guided Wildlife Walks and Holidays on the Isle of Mull, Iona and Ulva

The Isle of Mull is the third largest of the Hebridean Islands and is accessed by Caledonian MacBrayne ferries from Oban to Craignure and from Lochaline to Fishnish. In the summer months there is a ferry that runs from Kilchoan on the Ardnamurchan peninsula to Tobermory. The roads are quiet - even the main road across the island is mainly single track. The scenery on the Isle of Mull is varied and spectacular at any time of the year. The island is 24 miles from North to South and 26 miles at it's widest, having an indented coastline over 300 miles long.

Tobermory is the capital of the island and it's easy to see why the cluster of brightly coloured houses and boats make this the most picturesque and probably the most photographed fishing village in Scotland. Tobermory was built in 1788 by the British Fisheries Society, as a planned settlement. Over the centuries the population increased to over 12,000, but the Highland Clearances and the Potato Famine reduced this number dramatically. By the 20th Century many of the population had emigrated and there were more sheep on Mull than people.

Today, Mull and it's neighbouring islands of Ulva and Iona have a population of 2700. Farming, fishing and forestry used to be the economic mainstays of the island, but increasingly, tourism is responsible for much of the island economy. Fish farming is also very important.

Discover the beauty and magic of Mull on a guided walking tour or holiday. The island is steeped in history and folklore - follow in the footsteps of the famous 18th century explorers, Johnson and Boswell and see what inspired Mendelssohn to compose his Hebrides Overture. Wander through the medieval castles, gardens, caves, abandoned townships and wilderness hills.