Things To See & Do
- Beaches: Many miles of coastline, with fine sandy beaches at Calgary and Ardalanish.
- Whales and dolphins: The waters off Mull are one of Europe’s prime habitats for minke whales and bottlenose dolphins. Boat trips also spot seals and harbour porpoise.
- Tobermory: Brightly painted houses above a picture-postcard harbour, known to millions of children as Balamory. The craic in the waterfront bars rivals anything on the mainland.
- Iona: A short ferry across the sound to a tiny, deeply spiritual island that has drawn travellers for over a thousand years. Its blue-green water and clear light have inspired poets, painters and pilgrims for centuries.
Travelling To & Around
Mull is reached by ferry from Oban and two shorter mainland crossings, and Iona by a further, five-minute ferry from Mull.
- Ferries to Mull: Daily from Oban, hourly through the summer season. Shorter crossings run from Lochaline and Kilchoan on Ardnamurchan.
- Mull to Iona: Regular ferries from Fionnphort, foot passengers only.
- Without a car: Oban sits on a branch of the famous West Highland Line, and Tobermory makes an ideal car-free base. Many of our guests travel the islands this way.
Local buses and car hire: Bus timings need careful planning, which we’ll handle. We can also arrange car hire on the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get to the Isle of Mull?
Ferries run to Mull from Oban daily, hourly through the summer season. Shorter crossings also run from Lochaline and Kilchoan on Ardnamurchan.
How do you get from Mull to Iona?
Regular ferries run from Fionnphort on Mull across to Iona. The crossing is for foot passengers only.
Can you visit Mull and Iona without a car?
Yes. Oban sits on a branch of the West Highland Line, and Tobermory makes an ideal car-free base. Local bus timings need careful planning, which we handle for you. Car hire on the island can also be arranged.
Can you see whales and dolphins on Mull?
The waters off Mull are one of Europe’s prime habitats for minke whales and bottlenose dolphins. Boat trips also spot seals and harbour porpoise.
