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Attractions and things to see and do
on the Ross of Mull.......
there's something
for everyone
('Ross' is the Scottish word for peninsula. The Ross of Mull
is the south west peninsula on the Isle of Mull)
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Fionnphort
is the
ideal location to be based and explore this beautiful, wild and rugged 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, fishing, geology, walking, hill climbing, sailing,
exploring, genealogy, history, religion, beach combing, sailing, star gazing,
fine dining, music, arts & theatre, …………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 on the Ross of Mull and beyond who have services to offer you - please click on a coloured link
Places to Eat
Boat Trips and Excursions
Wild Life
Tours Venues &
Operators
Historical
Places to Visit & Explore Walking
on Mull
On
your arrival we are happy to arrange any of the boat trips or excursions that
you may wish to make - please just ask.
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PLACES TO EAT
The Ninth Wave Restaurant, Fionnphort Tel: (01681) 700757
(Opening 1 May 2012 for the season)
Web:
www.ninthwaverestaurant.co.uk |
email enquiries
 Ninth
Wave Restaurant is dedicated to lovers of great food,
comfortable surroundings, and good wine. Opened in 2009, The
Ninth Wave was shortlisted as a finalist in the
Taste of Scotland category of the Scottish Thistle Awards
2010, has been featured in the Scottish Fields magazine and is
highly rated and recommended on
TripAdvisor as a place to eat.
Husband and wife team John and Carla Lamont invite you to
explore the menu, which changes daily to allow them to serve fresh
local ingredients sourced from local fishermen’s catches, and
crofter’s bounty. Lobster, crab and langoustine, hand-dived
scallops and fish are often caught only hours before appearing
on your dinner plate. John, a genuine Scottish fisherman
himself, will not only catch your crab and lobster dinner on his
traditional small fishing boat, but will also be your
waiter and wine steward for the evening. Situated on the scenic Isle of Mull, renowned for its rich
waters and abundant wildlife, The Ninth Wave lies on a
traditional croft brimming with wild meadowsweet, thyme and
sorrel, where you are welcome to dine in the sumptuous comfort
of a lovingly renovated, 200 year old crofter’s bothy.
 The
restaurant takes its name from Celtic Mythology, in which the “
land of other-worldly delights” lies beyond the ninth wave. This
spirit is reflected in both chef Carla’s ecclectic style of
cuisine and in an ethos where luxury meets sustainability.
Local, and organic produce are showcased whenever possible:
World famous Ardalanish Highland Beef, Knockvologan Lamb, and
award winning Sgriob-ruadh cheeses to name a few. Everything
from decadent handmade chocolates to fresh baked bread, from
chutneys and bramble marmalade to tarragon vinegar and black
elderflower sorbet is made fresh in our kitchen. Produce such as
herbs, peas, potatoes, squash and salad greens are grown in our
croft garden.
Carla
combines the vibrant influences of her native West Coast Canada
and the very best of Scottish ingredients with passion and
flair. House specialities such as Lobster in Nettle Ravioli and
warm Smoked Crab Cheesecake await you as you follow the
track that winds towards the pink granite outcrops of local
landmark Tor Mor. At Ninth Wave, Carla & John believe in promoting a relaxed, intimate dining experience,
allowing time in between courses to chat to John about local
colour or the provenance of their ingredients, or just to sit back
and enjoy and good glass of wine.
Smoking is not permitted; cash, cheques
and credit cards accepted; not suitable for children under 16
years, licensed
restaurant, reservations essential.
Walking distance from Fionnphort village, approximately 15
minutes - walking footwear required; be mindful
of the rugged track up to the restaurant.
The Keel Row Pub & Restaurant – Fionnphort Tel: (01681) 700458
 The
Keel Row is next door to Seaview and is owned by Brendan & Marilyn. 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 is contemporary in design,
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, have a wee
dram in the pub or a pint on the picnic benches outside enjoying the
views of Fionnphort beach and Iona until your table is available. 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
side is closed and the opening hours are shorter; however a full 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. Families welcome. Reservations not accepted.
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The Argyll Arms Hotel - Bunessan Tel: (01681) 700240
The
Argyll Arms Hotel is open to non-residents for lunches, afternoon teas
and evening meals and can be found on the main road through the village
to Fionnphort overlooking the bay in Bunessan.
Cash, UK cheques and cards accepted; non-smoking,
reservations preferred in the main season. Families welcome.
The Bunessan Bakehouse
Opened in 2011, The Bakehouse is housed in the dark blue building
(formerly The Reef Restaurant) on the main road through Bunessan and has
quickly earned a reutaton among the local community as a great place for
freshly baked speciality bread and serves delicious home made soups,
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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 40-45 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 for climbing the ladders to the top of the cliff and walking round the
basalt columns to Fingal's Cave.
MV Iolaire of Iona - Davey & Carol Kirkpatrick, Tigh na Traigh, Iona Tel: (01681) 700358
Web:
www.staffatrips.co.uk
email:
iolaire@staffatrips.co.uk
MV Ossian of Staffa & MV Ullin of Staffa
- Gordon Grant Marine, Achavaich, Isle of Iona. Tel: (01681) 700338
Web: www.staffatours.com
email:
fingal@staffatours.com
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MV Iolaire
boat to Staffa
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 5½ 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.
· MV Ossian of Staffa & MV Ullin of Staffa
Gordon Grant Marine, Achavaich, Isle of Iona. Tel: (01681) 700338
Web: www.staffatours.com
email:
fingal@staffatours.com |
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Whale & Dolphin
Watching:
sightseeing and wild life trips, sea angling, out of hours ferry
service (between Fionnphort and Iona).
· 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:
· Freya
Mark Jardine, Lovedale Cottage, Isle of Iona, Tel: (01681) 700537
www.boattripsiona.com
email: info@boattripsiona.com
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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 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
bird and wildlife photos, many of which can be viewed on his blog BegBits
which also details his daily sightings along with some amazing photographs.
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. 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
or pop in to The Pennyghael Stores on your way through.
Click through for information about other
wild life
tour operators on the island.
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 of prey 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 at Loch Frisa you will need to book your place which operates on a first come-first
served basis of up to 20 people a session. If you prefer not to travel to the
north end of the island then consider going out with Bryan from
Wild about Mull. For further
information contact (01688) 302038 or
visit the Sea Eagle
website. For
further information on bird watching visit the Mull Birds
website.
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
Sea Eagle
Isle of Mull |
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HISTORICAL PLACES TO
VISIT AND EXPLORE
Duart
Castle
www.duartcastle.com Tel: (01680) 812309
 Duart
Castle, in Craignure on the Isle of Mull off the west coast of Scotland
is the ancestral home of the Clan Maclean, Lord of the Isles
ancient stronghold. You can see Duart Castle on the ferry
crossing from Oban to Craignure. Discover the history of the Castle and
the Macleans, learn more about other visitor attractions on
Mull and Iona, and visit the gift shop to purchase from a
wide range of gifts and Scottish merchandise.
Sadly Torosay Castle has recently been sold and is no longer open to the public and the unique
steam trains of Mull Railway puffed it's last breath at the end of 2010.
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Ross of
Mull Historical Centre
 The Ross
of Mull Historical Centre (ROMHC) is situated in Bunessan at Millbrae
Cottage, next to the ruins of the old corn mill. You will see it on the
right hand side as you come down the hill and enter the village of
Bunessan. The Centre is primarily run on a voluntary basis with some
grant aid, and their researcher Fiona Shannon 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
Millbrae CottageBunessan
Isle of Mull
PA67 6DG
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
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Iona
Abbey
Tel (01681) 700512 - click here
for further information about Iona
Iona
Community
www.iona.org.uk Tel: (01681) 700404. Pilgrim’s hostel and activity
centre with Christian emphasis
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.
Isle of Mull Weavers &
Ardalanish Organic Farm
Ardalanish Organic Farm, overlooking Ardalanish Bay near
Bunessan breeds Highland cattle
and Hebridean sheep which are reared for organic meat and the sheeps' wool is
used for weaving & knitwear. Organic vegetables are also grown.
Open to
the public most days - further information can be found by contacting Tel:
(01681) 700265 or visit their
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WALKING ON MULL
The Ross of Mull has some fabulous
walking, and many of them can be found on our
Walks page.
Below you can access walks throughout Mull by using the resources below.
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.
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:
Forest Enterprise Office, Salen, Aros, Isle of Mull Tel:
(01680) 300346 or visit
their website
for places to walk and cycle on Mull. |
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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. Tireragan's nature
trail can be accessed on their website and printed off. For
further information contact
Highland Renewal, Bendoran Cottage, Bunessan, Isle of
Mull Tel: (01680) 700582 or email:
info@highlandrenewal.org or visit
www.highlandrenewal.org
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Contact Us:
John & Jane Noddings
Seaview Bed & Breakfast, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland,
United Kingdom PA66
6BL
Tel +44(0)1681 700235 Mob: (07708) 556311 Email:
john@seaview-mull.co.uk
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Duart
Castle, in Craignure on the Isle of Mull off the west coast of Scotland
is the ancestral home of the Clan Maclean, Lord of the Isles
ancient stronghold. You can see Duart Castle on the ferry
crossing from Oban to Craignure. Discover the history of the Castle and
the Macleans, learn more about other visitor attractions on
Mull and Iona, and visit the gift shop to purchase from a
wide range of gifts and Scottish merchandise.
Sadly Torosay Castle has recently been sold and is no longer open to the public and the unique
steam trains of Mull Railway puffed it's last breath at the end of 2010.