Welcome To Mull & Iona

Tobermory, the main town on Mull, offers accommodation, specialist shops, eateries, pubs and many attractions including boat trips. Outwith Tobermory, north east Mull feels remote and wild. Loch Frisa is home to Mull Eagle Watch, offering way-marked trails in stunning scenery.

The south east coast is an essential transport hub for Mull, but there are also ancient monuments, coastal walks and stunning secret bays to discover. Salen is the central point in Mull for travelling to all other areas, while Craignure is the busy ferry port for Oban. Iconic Duart Castle, dramatically perched above Duart Bay, is one of several historic attractions.

There are many small communities from Pennyghael to the main centre Bunessan, home to the Ross of Mull Historical Centre. The whole area is a hotspot for rare wildlife. Small villages and evocative abandoned townships are scattered along the coast. At the very tip is Fionnphort, 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 fringed by intense blue-green seas. Accessed by a short ferry journey from the Ross of Mull, the main attraction is a visit to the Abbey. But Iona has many other exceptional qualities including an unspoiled natural environment where rare wildlife thrives.

The magnificent 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. A scenic route across the peninsula takes in wild coastline, cliffs and mountain vistas.

Of the many uninhabited islands, the beautiful Treshnish Isles are havens for wildlife and can be visited by 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. Inhabited offshore islands with a few residents which are also accessible include Ulva, Gometra and Erraid.

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 great attraction, 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 with many diversions on the way to Loch na Keal.