What to do on Mull


	There are many more places to see and enjoy on Mull so don’t limit yourself to Tobermory;-	Click on images to enlarge
	Glengorm Castle – not too far a drive away from Tobermory, Glengorm is your archetypal fairytale castle with turrets and towers. There is a gallery and coffee shop and Glengorm is also now the home of Starfish Ceramics where you can pick up some beautiful pottery. As well as resident ‘Starfish’, other local artist’s work is also available to buy. There are also many short walks around the castle grounds including a walk to some standing stones..
	Torosay Castle and Gardens The Castle is open from March to October and the gardens year-round. The gardens feature many statues and the paths are lovely to walk around. There is also now a children’s play area. Inside, you are invited to sit on the furniture and there are lots of interesting family heirlooms, paintings and the like, to view. The James’ family live at the castle so you may bump into the Laird himself in his home!
	Ben More For the serious walker! Ben More is the highest hill in Mull and the only ‘Munro’ (a peak exceeding 3000ft) in the Islands (with the exception of Skye). It is a good 6 hour walk. We can provide more detail if required
	Calgary Drive to Calgary and enjoy the beautiful beach and visit the Art in Nature Trail at Calgary Farmhouse –who also sell local crafts and serve lunch and light snacks
	Iona Drive to Fionnophort and take the ferry over to Iona or take a bus trip down there so you can enjoy the scenery along the way. Iona has some stunning beaches, is easy walking and the Abbey is a perfect place to while away an hour or so
	Wings Over Mull, Birds of Prey Centre A fascinating place for children (and adults!) to learn all about different Birds of Prey. We would recommend you go in time for one of the displays as you learn so much from the owner. This place serves as a sanctuary for many of the birds there and an information centre
	Ulva Ulva is a privately owned island with no roads, just tracks suitable for mountain bikers and walkers with sturdy footwear! It is a fascinating place to visit. You can get there on the Ulva Ferry Monday to Friday between 0900 and 1700 on demand. The ferry is signposted from Salen and to summon it, you move a very technical piece of wood to show ‘red’ which alerts the ferryman that you want to go over!
	Staffa An island of caves, this is an intriguing place to visit, the most famous cave is one you may have seen on many postcards, called Fingal’s Cave. There are many tours from either Mull or Iona during the Summer season
	Treshnish Isles The Treshnish Isles are unhabited islands which lie off Mull’s West coast. They are made up of Lunga, Fladda, Bac Mor, Cairn na Burgh More and Cairn na Burgh Beg. Lunga is home to thousands of nesting sea birds in the Spring, including Shag, Guillemot, Razorbill and Puffin.
	Land and Sea tours Whether your interest be fishing, diving, wildlife or just taking a cruise, Mull can offer you any number of packages. We are happy to recommend particular tours including Discover Mull (www.discovermull.co.uk) for an excellent land trip which offers not only a great tour of the island but expert knowledge of local wildlife and bird-spotting and the Hebridean Adventure and Turus Mara cruises for good boat trips. Ask us for details when you book and we will post you any leaflets we might have to help you plan your holiday. Naturally, the local Visit Scotland (Tourist Board) offices located in Craignure or Tobermory will also be able to assist you and the Calmac and Trips and Tours Offices located in Tobermory Harbour can also book many independent tours for you that may not necessarily be Tourist Board registered. We always advise you book trips well in advance of your holiday to avoid disappointment.
	Fishing at Aros Park Fishing at Aros costs £10 per day for a permit which is available from Browns Ironmongers on the Main Street of Tobermory
	Golfing There are two 9-hole golf courses on the Island. One, in Upper Tobermory and the other at Craignure. Although neither of us are golfers we are assured they are both challenging and interesting to players of all experience levels and standards and all visitors are particularly welcome
	The Quest Craignure Tourist Information Office is running a program for children entitled ‘The Quest’ (for a Magical Stone). It aims to show children there is more to Mull than Balamory. It is aimed at children aged 7-12 years. It takes the form of setting Treasure Hunt style tasks which children have to complete in order to be awarded a piece of the Magical Stone and be named a ‘Keeper’ of that stone. The tasks will involve your child learning more about wildlife, geology or history of Mull. To get started, visit the Tourist office at Craignure and ask a member of staff there if you can sign The Quest book. From there you will be set your challenge(s).
	Mull Railway This is the only passenger railway on a Scottish island. The track is 2km long and will take you from Craignure to Torosay Castle and Gardens (and back if you wish!). It slowly chugs along the Sound of Mull amidst stunning scenery and is a favourite with young children.