Welcome to Mull and Iona

In Tobermory, the main town on the Isle of Mull, you will find a wide range of accommodation, specialist shops, eateries, pubs and many other attractions, including boat trips. Outwith Tobermory, North East Mull feels remote and wild. There are way-marked trails with great scenery to explore. South from Tobermory, the main road follows the coastline of the Sound of Mull. With outstanding views of land, sea and sky, while heading for the picturesque villages of Salen and Craignure.

The South East coast is a vital transport hub for Mull, but there are also ancient monuments, coastal walks and stunning secret bays for you to discover. Salen is the central point in Mull for travelling to all other areas, while Craignure is the busy ferry port for Oban. You will find the iconic Duart Castle dramatically perched above Duart Bay – one of the most impressive and influential historical attractions on the Isle of Mull.

Here you will find many small communities, from the village of Pennyghael to the main centre of Bunessan, home to the Ross of Mull Historical Centre. The whole area is a hotspot for rare wildlife, finding a home amongst the small villages and evocative abandoned townships that are scattered along the coast. At the very tip is Fionnphort, your departure point for the ferry to Iona and boat trips to Staffa and Treshnish.

Known as the “cradle of Christianity”, Iona has an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity, enhanced by shell-sand beaches and fringed with intense blue-green seas. Accessed by a short ferry journey from the Ross of Mull, your first stop might be a visit to the Abbey. But Iona has many other exceptional qualities waiting for you to experience; an unspoiled natural environment where rare wildlife thrives.

The imposing Ben More can be seen from all over Mull, while the rugged cliffs of Burg are almost architectural in structure. Together, they provide an outstanding and unique dramatic backdrop to the landscape of Mull, mirrored in the sea lochs below. You can follow the scenic route across the peninsula and take in the wild coastline, cliffs and mountain vistas, or walk the Burg footpath to marvel at MacCulloch’s 50-million-year-old fossil tree.

Of the many uninhabited islands, the beautiful Treshnish Isles are havens for wildlife, which you can visit on one of the daily boat trips departing from Tobermory, Ulva Ferry, Fionnphort and Iona. The nearby Isle of Staffa (of Fingal’s Cave fame) is also a very popular destination, its basalt columns enchanting visitors over the centuries.

In addition, you can access the islands of Ulva, Gometra and Erraid – each small in population but large in character!

Along the coast, high cliffs plunge to the sea, interspersed with secret sandy beaches and rocky coves, home to rare wildlife. Beautiful Calgary Bay is a prime attraction for beach-lovers, while historic Dervaig, surrounded by forest paths, is a popular base for the outdoor enthusiast. To the south, a wild coastal trail overlooks Loch Tuath and offers many diversions for you to explore on the way to Loch Na Keal.