Our Local Area

Visiting Mull for your well-deserved break? Find out what to do on Mull and neighbouring isles in our short guide.

Mull is a truly magical place. It has a dramatic coastline and a variety of scenery, ranging from the high basaltic plateau of the north, to the rounded granite hills of the Ross of Mull, in the south-west. The Ross of Mull is unspoiled by roads. This makes it an ideal destination for birdwatching holidays and observing the unique Hebridean wildlife, which roam free in their natural environment. Visit Wild Mull Tours and the Visit Mull and Iona website for details.

Explore the many white sandy coves and beaches on the Ross which are washed by the waters of the Gulf Stream. Visiting the neighbouring islands below will also be a highlight for your holiday on Mull.

Iona is a sacred Isle, steeped in Christianity and history. This famous Inner Hebridean island, only 3 miles long by a mile and a half wide, is accessible from a passenger ferry which runs between Fionnphort and Iona and takes approximately 5 minutes. It possesses a unique atmosphere. Sanctuary from the bustle of life can be found at the famous abbey, which is the ancient burial ground for the forty-eight Scottish Kings.

Staffa, (meaning “Pillar Island”), can be reached by a short boat trip. It is one of the natural geological wonders of the world. Fingal’s Cave is the most spectacular feature and was made famous by Mendelssohn’s music. Boat trips run from Mull and Iona during the summer season, weather permitting.

For those interested in geology, the Ross of Mull and Iona offer a wonderful opportunity to examine the many varied formations including Lewisian gneiss, Moine schists, pink granite and layers of tertiary basalt.

Finally, the local archaeology is outstanding with a wealth of standing stones, duns, forts, crannogs and deserted villages.