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Attractions on theRoss of Mull......something
for everyone
('Ross' - meaning Scottish for peninsula. Ross of Mull
is the south west peninsula on the Isle of Mull)
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Fionnphort is the
ideal location to explore this beautiful, wild land and seascape; the Ross of
Mull has so much to offer folk whatever your interest may be – bird and wild
life, sea life, photography, fauna and flora, geology, walking, sailing,
exploring, genealogy, history, religion, beach combing, sailing…………the list is
endless.
The magic of Mull
is knowing that every day whatever you are doing and wherever you are, there are
always little gems to discover and enjoy – from the changing light and colours
to the changing tides and weather. To help you fully appreciate and enjoy your
time with us on Mull, we have listed a handful of trips, places and names of
folk who have services to offer you.
Boat Trips and Excursions
Wild Life Yours, Venues &
Operators
Historical
Places to Visit & Explore
Places to Eat
Local Shops
On
your arrival we are happy to arrange any of the boat trips or excursions that
you may wish to make. Please just ask. If you are interested in our
Bird
Watchers Breakaway Packages, please click here………………….. |

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BOAT TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS
Trips to the Isle
of Staffa:
Departs twice daily from Fionnphort & Iona from April through to
end of October. Sailing time is 35-50 minutes with an hour spent ashore on
Staffa (Weather and sailing conditions permitting) to visit the wondrous
Fingal’s Cave (spectacular basalt columns) and see the bird & wild life,
especially the puffins. Please wear warm waterproof clothing and practical
footwear.
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MV Iolaire of Iona
Davie & Carol Kirkpatrick, Tigh na Traigh, Iona Tel: (01681) 700358
www.staffatrips.f9.co.uk
email:
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MV Iolaire
boat to Staffa |
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MV Ossian of Staffa & MV Ullin of Staffa
Gordon Grant Marine, Achavaich, Isle of Iona. Tel: (01681) 700338
www.fingals-cave-staffa.co.uk
email:
fingal@staffatours.com |

MV Ossian |
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Trips to the
Treshnish Isles:
For those of you
who are really interested in ornithology and the natural history of these
beautiful, unspoilt islands sail out to the island of Lunga and spend two hours
ashore visiting the large colony of puffins nesting there along with other sea
birds. Inhabited until the 1850’s, Lunga still has a number of ruined crofters’
homes amongst the wild flowers and bird colonies. On leaving Lunga, you will
then make the trip to Staffa to visit Fingal’s Cave where you will also have the
opportunity to view seals, dolphins, basking sharks and whales in their natural
marine habitat around these stunning islands.
This trip lasting
approx 5˝ hours operates daily (except Saturday) from Fionnphort and Iona from
May until early August. Please wear warm waterproof clothing and practical
footwear. A packed lunch and/or snacks are also recommended as there are no
facilities on the island. Toilets are on the boat.
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MV Ossian of Staffa & MV Ullin of Staffa
Gordon Grant Marine, Achavaich, Isle of Iona. Tel: (01681) 700338
web address - see above
email:
fingal@staffatours.com |

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Whale & Dolphin
Watching:
sightseeing and wild life trips, sea angling, out of hours ferry
service (from & to Iona).
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MV Volante
Gordon & Val MacCormick, Thistledo, Isle of Iona Tel: (01681) 700362
www.volanteiona.com email:
gordon@volanteiona.com |

MV Volante |
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Alternative Boat
Hire:
experience the joys of sail power – inshore trips under sail or
power in a traditional wooden open boat exploring inlets and bays, watching sea
birds and seals, fishing with a hand line. Can take up to 11 passengers with
schedules trips (2 -3 hours) or you can hire the whole boat. Operates from mid
April to late September, for further details:
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Freya
Mark Jardine, Lovedale Cottage, Isle of Iona, Tel: (01681) 70053
www.boattripsiona.com
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Freya

Freya
traditional wooden sailing boat |
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WILD LIFE TOURS, VENUES AND
OPERATORS |
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WILD ABOUT
MULL
'Wild About Mull' is the ultimate wildlife tour on the Ross of Mull. There
is no longer any need to travel for miles to the north end of the island for a
wild life tour as the south west of Mull now has its own resident wild life tour
guide with
Wild About Mull along with all the wild life, birds and birds
of prey you can hope for.
Bryan Rains who helps run The Pennyghael Stores (next to The Kinloch Hotel)
in Pennyghael with his partner Joy Hardy, is himself 'wild about Mull' and has a
passion for all things wild - furry, woolly and feathered. Bryan has taken many
of the bird and wildlife photos featured on our wild life photo gallery along
with the photographs opposite, so have your cameras at the ready.
Bryan will be running tours on the lookout for golden eagles, white-tailed
eagles, otters, seals and hen harriers to name but a few.
Packed lunches are included in the cost of the tour which start at 10 a.m. from
Fionnphort, picking up en route if required, and finishing between 5 and 5.30 p.m.
We can book you a place on the tour with Bryan - please just ask when making
your B&B booking with us. Alternatively you can contact Bryan on (01681) 704229,
visit his website (link above)
or pop in to The Pennyghael Stores on your way through.
Wings Over Mull
Birds of Prey & Conservation Centre
Wings Over Mull
is home to a varied collection of birds of prey from around the globe with daily
flying displays and a visitor’s centre housing a wealth of information on
conservation, rehabilitation, local initiatives and the history of falconry. The
Centre currently has over 40 birds from 25 different species including all the
British owls and falcons. For further information contact:
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Sue & Richard Dewar, Auchnacroish House, Torosay, Craignure, Isle
of Mull Tel: (01680) 812594
www.wingsovermull.com or email:
dewars@wingsovermull.com
Sea Eagles
The Isle of Mull
is the best place in Scotland to see the white-tailed eagle, more commonly known
as the sea eagle. It is Britain’s largest bird with a wing span in excess of 8
feet; its poetic Gaelic name is ‘Iolaire-suile-na grein’ which translates
to ‘the eagle with the sunlit eye’. They are regularly seen in flight from
public roads throughout the island.
To visit the Sea
Eagle Viewing Point (a temporary hide available for guided visits between April
& August) you will need to book your place which operates on a first come-first
served basis of up to 20 people a session.
For further
information contact (01688) 302038 or
click here
to visit the Sea Eagle website. For
further information on bird watching visit our other website
www.seaview-mull.co.uk You can also
view our wildlife photo gallery.
We will be happy to help and advise you with with regard to further information
about wildlife tours around the island on your arrival at Seaview.
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Long eared owl

Red Deer

Shy Otter

Great Skua

Sea Eagle
Isle of Mull
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HISTORICAL PLACES TO
VISIT AND EXPLORE
Torosay Castle
www.torosay.com A family run baronial stately home with magnificent
gardens.
Duart
Castle
www.duartcastle.com Tel: (01680) 812309 The ancestral home of the
MacLean clan, Lords of the Isles ancient stronghold.
Mull
Narrow Gauge Railway
www.mullrail.co.uk Tel: (01680) 812494. Scotland’s original and only
island passenger railway, running from Craignure to Torosay Castle. |

Duart Castle on approach to
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Ross of
Mull Historical Centre
The Ross
of Mull Historical Centre (ROMHC) is currently situated in Bunessan
overlooking the village and loch, located beside the village hall. (The
Centre hopes to be re-located in the near future to the old cottage and
mill situated on the right hand side of the road as you drive into
Bunessan). The Centre is primarily run on a voluntary basis with some
grant aid, and their researcher Lynda MacCallum will be delighted to
share with you the treasure trove of information about the life and
times, past and present, of the people of the Ross of Mull and Iona.
Visitors wishing to trace their ancestors are well advised to start by
contacting and visiting the Historical Centre.
The
centre’s contact details are:
Ross of
Mull Historical Centre
Pier Road
Bunessan
Isle of Mull
PA67 6DP
Tel: (01681) 700659
Email: enquiries@romhc.org.uk
The Centre’s website
www.romhc.org.uk has information about its role and function along
with its future plans and a short history of the areas, historic
buildings and a genealogy section.
The
Historical Centre published seven excellent walking guides of the area
introducing history, geology, flora & fauna, wildlife and anecdotes of
the local area. Some of the walks are way marked and cover the following
areas: Creich (including Torr Mor Quarry, Fionnphort, & Kintra), Fidden
(including Pottie), Uisken (including Knocknafenaig & Ardalanish),
Ardfenaig (including Camas), Kilvickeon, Ardtun (including Knockan) and
Bunessan (including Suidhe).
At
Seaview we have a reference set of the walking guides – copies are also
available to buy should you wish to purchase any on your arrival. They
are also available for purchase at Craignure Tourist Centre and in local
shops on the island. The proceeds from the sale of the walking guides
are used to help fund the Historical Centre.
Both John
and Jane are happy to help you decide the best walk for the day taking
into account weather conditions, time and ability as well as provide you
with tips to help your enjoyment of the walks as they have completed the
majority of the walks themselves. Our other website
www.seaview-mull.co.uk contains extensive wildlife and walking
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The Old Mill at Bunessan |
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Iona
Abbey
Tel (01681) 700512
See also
the webpage link on the left hand side entitled ‘Iona’
Iona
Community
www.iona.org.uk Tel: (01681) 700404. Pilgrim’s hostel and activity
centre with Christian emphasis
Columba
Centre, Fionnphort
Tel:
(01681) 700640. A modern interpretation centre focusing on the life and
work of St. Columba and the religious community he founded in AD 563.
Iona
Heritage Centre
Local
history centre situated in the Old Manse on the road to the Abbey.
Fascinating displays illustrating the islanders’ lives over the past 200
years. Also displays on geology, flora & fauna, art & Celtic art. Open
10.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission charges apply;
discounts for senior citizens, students, groups, under 12’s free.
The
Heritage Tearoom is also part of the centre, serving home made soup,
freshly filed rolls, home baking, teas & coffees. Open Monday-Friday: 11
a.m. to 4 p.m.
For
further information contact:
www.isle-of-iona.com Tel: (01681) 700328. |

Front view of
Iona Abbey
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Mull &
Iona Ranger Service
Established in September 1999, the Mull & Iona Ranger Service was formed
to offer residents and visitors an information service on all
countryside matters such as walks, fishing, wildlife, cycling, access
and camping as well as an opportunity to share in the knowledge of the
cultural and natural heritage of our islands through guided walks, talks
and outdoor activities.
For
further information contact:
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Jan Dunlop, Forest Enterprise Office, Salen, Aros, Isle
of Mull Tel: (01680) 300640
www.mict.co.uk (click on Ranger Services)
Forest
Enterprise
The
Forestry Commission welcomes access to the forests it manages. Forests
provide opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing, bird watching and a
whole host of other activities enjoyed by people of all ages.
For
further information contact:
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Forest Enterprise Office, Salen, Aros, Isle of Mull Tel:
(01680) 300346 or visit
www.forestry.gov.uk |
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Highland
Renewal
Highland
Renewal is a Scottish Charity created to manage an estate known as
Tireragan on the south west corner of Mull. The area is unique in terms
of its woodlands and other habitats and the charity concentrate their
efforts on the conservation management and use the land as a community
resource for education, interpretation and enjoyment.
For
further information contact:
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Highland Renewal, Bendoran Cottage, Bunessan, Isle of
Mull Tel: (01680) 700582 or email:
info@highlandrenewal.org or visit
www.highlandrenewal.org
Isle of Mull Weavers & Ardalanish Organic Farm
Ardalanish Organic Farm, overlooking Ardalanish Bay near
Bunessan is run by Minty and Aeneas Mackay. Highland cattle
and Hebridean sheep are reared for organic meat and the sheeps' wool is
used for weaving & knitwear. Organic vegetables are also grown. Open to
the public - further information can be found by contacting Minty &
Aeneas Mackay, Ardalanish Farm, Bunessan, Isle of Mull PA67 6DR Tel:
(01681) 700265
www.isleofmullweavers.co.uk
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Highland cattle winter feeding at Ardalanish
Organic Farm
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PLACES TO
EAT
v The Keel Row Pub & Restaurant –
Fionnphort Tel: (01681) 700458
The Keel
Row is ideally located next door to Seaview. The pub is set in a
traditional stone walled Hebridean cottage with an open fire and serves
a range of beers and malt whiskys.
The
restaurant, recently refurbished is clean, bright and welcomes families.
The food is varied and plentiful. Reservations are not taken and the
restaurant operates on a ‘first come, first served basis’. If a table is
not immediately available you can wait in the pub or on the picnic
benches outside enjoying the views of Fionnphort beach and Iona until
your table is called. Busy in the summer, we suggest you go early to
avoid a waiting period. Open during the summer from 6 pm to 9.00 p.m.
In the
winter the restaurant is closed and the opening hours are shorter;
however a bar menu along with a ‘special dish of the day’ is usually
available between 6 and 8 p.m. Smoking is not permitted. Cash, cheques and cards accepted. |
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Martyr’s Bay Restaurant – Isle of Iona
Tel: (01681) 700382
How about
dinner with a difference? An evening stroll on Iona, enjoy the peace and
the beauty of the island once all the day tourists have gone home.
Either spend the day on Iona and dine in the evening or catch the last
ferry over from Fionnphort at 6.15 pm and then come back on the evening
'taxi'
boat at 9 pm. Reservations are always between 6.30 and 7 pm to allow you
time to eat your meal.
Martyr’s
Bay Restaurant is owned and run by the Grant family and is situated on
the left side of the Iona pier and specializes in fresh local meat and
seafood. The portions are huge – you might have to ask for less. The
local lamb and seafood platter are both excellent and come highly
recommended, having sampled them ourselves; and for those of you with a
sweet tooth, the fruit pavlova is scrummilicious!!!! |
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This
option is very much weather permitting and you will need to book by 5.30
pm on the day. Jane and John are happy to make this reservation for you
either in advance or on the day of your arrival.
No
smoking in the restaurant; cash, UK cheques and cards accepted. Evening
serving times: 6.30 pm onwards; café open usually open all day during
the summer. |
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The Reef Restaurant – Bunessan Tel:
(01681) 700291
The Reef
Restaurant is located ten minutes drive from Seaview in the centre of
Bunessan. Look out for the blue building. The Reef specializes in fresh
local seafood in the evenings with a limited menu during the day. This
is a new business venture for a local fishing family, having opened its doors
to customers in 2005; reservations sometimes required.
No
smoking permitted; cash, UK cheques and cards accepted. Opening times
variable – John and Jane are happy to advise. |
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The Kinloch Hotel- Pennyghael Tel:
(01681) 704204
The
Kinloch Hotel is situated 14 miles from Seaview at Pennyghael – either a
nice evening drive out for a cosy supper or an ideal stopping place for
a bar meal enroute to Seaview on the drive through from Craignure or
Tobermory. The drive gives you fantastic views of The Burg, Ben More and
Loch Scridain especially during the summer months. Watch out for the
wild life including the herons in the back garden. Good simple pub food
with a friendly service.
Cash, UK
cheques and cards accepted; reservations not always necessary but we are
happy to ring a head for you.
Mediterranea – Salen Tel: (01680) 300200
Website:
www.mullonthemed.com
Mediterranea Italian Restaurant – a taste of the sun. Enjoy the
Mediterranea experience – real Italian cuisine with a Sicilian twist.
Lovingly hand made using fresh local produce and original Italian
ingredients. We have dined at the Mediterranea on a number of occasions
since first opening and love the atmosphere and the delicious food. The Mediterranea is located in the centre of Salen between
Craignure and Tobermory – an ideal place to eat either on your return
from a day out at Tobermory or the north end of the island or as a drive
out from Seaview in the summer for an evening. Take the scenic route
from Pennyghael and enjoy the west coast drive and stunning views before
sampling authentic Italian cuisine. Allow an hour and a half for the
drive.
No
smoking permitted; cash, UK cheques and cards accepted. Reservations
recommended – we are happy to make them for you. |
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LOCAL
SHOPS
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The Ferry Shop – Fionnphort
Next to
Seaview. Groceries, Post Office, Newsagents, Exchange Bureau, souvenir
gift and craft shop, book shop specializing in Scottish history and
wild life, photocopying service, internet access; hardware department at
the rear of the main shop.
Open: 7 days a week Monday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5
pm.
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Silversmith & Jeweller – Tel: (01681)
700780
5 minutes
drive from Seaview. Situated one mile from Fionnphort beside the main
road just past the loch on your right. Open Monday – Saturday: 10.30 am
to 6 pm. Jewellery, silverware, enamelling and cards. Commission work
undertaken; repairs to gold & silver. Email:
eleanor@nicdhughaill.fsnet.co.uk |
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Spar Shop – Bunessan
Located
in the centre of Bunessan village. Busy Post office and grocers – during
the summer months sometimes open until late.
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Bayview Stores – Bunessan
Village
Grocers situated in the centre of Bunessan
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Tobermory
56 miles
from Fionnphort – allow 2 hours drive each way.
Tobermory
is the capital of Mull (as well as being a Wimbledon Womble for those
that remember them) – is now also the home of the BBC Children’s
colourful ‘Balamory’ television series. It’s a long way to go shopping!
We suggest you combine it with some sightseeing – take the scenic route
to Salen via Pennyghael and come back via Craignure through the glen
(see if the kids can spot the haggis hiding in the hills!).
Shops
include various gift shops, art studios and craft shops, Tobermory
Chocolate Shop, ironmongers, chandlers, jewellers/silversmiths, bakery
(Island Organic Bakery), Mull Pottery, delicious fresh fish & chips on
Fisherman’s Pier or visit the local distillery for a wee dram.
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