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3 months ago

One of the best times of the year to visit Mull and Iona is during the autumn months of September and October. Read more to find out ten good reasons why!

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10 months ago

Shop gifts from the islands of Mull and Iona from anywhere in the world with our online Christmas shopping guide. Discover offer a wide range of exclusive and handmade products made by talented artists, makers, and producers from the Isles of Mull and Iona. You can find clothing and accessories, arts and crafts, jewellery, home decor and amazing local produce.

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11 months ago

If you're looking to support local businesses and find unique gifts this holiday season, the Isle of Mull and Isle of Iona have plenty to offer. Here are some recommendations for local shops and products. If you are unable to visit the islands, we have an online shopping guide coming soon!

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12 months ago

Run by a team of dedicated and hard-working volunteers, the Tobermory Book Festival returns to the Western Isles Hotel and An Tobar this week with fifteen authors coming to talk about their books. 

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1 year ago

When Johann and Chris Roberts, and their son Alex, first set eyes on Ardalanish Bay in the Ross of Mull, they knew that their search for the perfect location for a new life had been found. Jo and Chris had given up busy careers to follow their dream to establish a hospitality business in a remote island location.

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2 years ago

Globally famous as the place to see eagles and the birth of Christianity in Scotland respectively, Mull and Iona are set to reveal a less well-known aspect of the islands - the vibrant visual arts that are flourishing here.

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2 years ago

In one of the farthest corners of the Isle of Mull, to find sensational fine-dining such as the award-winning Ninth Wave Restaurant is such an unexpected and delightful surprise.

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2 years ago

The Keel Row reopened under local ownership in mid-April and we are now preparing for our winter season. The first summer season has been a hectic introduction to running a pub for the founding members for whom this has been a new experience. A huge thanks is due to our local employees – particularly our younger staff – who have tirelessly worked through the summer months as we all learned on the job.

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2 years ago

The Mull Rally is back, celebrating the 50th running of the rally on the island. The UK’s only closed-road rally takes place on 13-16 October 2022, with 152 cars racing around single track roads, which although very scenic and dramatic are very demanding of driving skills.

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3 years ago

The trend of the restorative qualities of water-based activities for our wellness is growing but Scotland’s coastlines, waterfalls and lochs have been a focal point of our way of life and inspiration for many since the beginning of time.

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