The picturesque Island of Mull, situated off the stunning western coast of Scotland, is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations, attracting visitors from all over the UK and even further afield. Whether your interests are hiking, nature, history or even just good quality seafood and excellent whisky, Mull is the perfect place to spend a few days holiday.
The island itself is reached from the Scottish mainland via a regular ferry service which runs all year round and takes both foot passengers and vehicles on board, allowing visitors to take their own cars if required.
As public transport on Mull and its neighbouring islands is limited even in the busier summer months, having a vehicle of your own is the best way of ensuring that you don’t miss out on any of the best-known attractions. Hiring bicycles is one alternative form of transport or tourists can even set out on foot, following one of the many walking trails that cross the island.
The main town on Mull is Tobermory, though it is really little more than a village in size. As well as being home to most of the accommodation and restaurant options for tourists, visitors to the town can also spend time in the small museum, see a play or an exhibition at the arts centre or simply take a stroll along the beach and enjoy the scenery. Whiskey is one of Scotland’s biggest tourist attractions, and Tobermory Distillery is no exception, offering guided tours to visitors daily.
Outside of the main towns and villages, the scenery on Mull can seem very wild and remote, which is one of the reasons many visitors come back year after year. Whether you’re interested in spotting rare examples of local wildlife or tackling a hike up of the island’s mountains, including the famous “munro” Ben More, Mull’s natural scenery is one of its major selling points for tourists.
If you feel you have seen all that Mull has to offer, you can always take one of the smaller inter-island ferries to neighbours Staffa, Iona, Ulva and the uninhabited Treshnish Isles. Staffa is a popular destination in the summer months when the ferry sails past the tiny island of Lunga, home to thousands of nesting puffins. Iona is the most visited of Mull’s neighbours, and is a popular day trip from Tobermory thanks to its important and historic Abbey.
First time visitors to the area may want to make at least a brief stop at the Tourist Information Centre in the town of Craignure. Here you can pick up leaflets about local attractions, get advice on accommodation choices and make sure you understand how to drive safely on the narrow tracks that pass for roads on the island.
Wherever you are staying on Mull, there is sure to be an excellent seafood restaurant close by, serving up fresh fish and seafood caught by local fishermen. Local pubs are the heart of each and every village, where visitors can sample a range of whiskies and, if they’re lucky, enjoy some traditional live music.
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