Tobermory Isle of Mull Scotland

 

 
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White-tailed Eagles on Mull

 

 

Welcome to Tobermory Isle of Mull

For information about the rest of the Isle of Mull click here
For information about Iona click here
Area Transport guide

Tobermory was built as a fishing port in the late 18th century and is now the main village on Mull. It is a picture-postcard of a place with the brightly painted buildings along the main street to the  pier and the high wooded hills surrounding the bay. The village has a good variety of shops, hotels, and other accommodation as well as being the administrative centre for the island. The harbour is always busy with fishing boats, yachts and the ferry to and from Kilchoan.

There is reputed to be the wreck of a Spanish galleon somewhere in the mud at the bottom of the bay. The ship was part of the defeated Armada of 1588 and was fleeing the English fleet when she anchored in Tobermory to take on provisions. Following a dispute over payment the ship caught fire which caused the gunpowder to explode.  She was supposed to have been carrying millions of gold coins when she went to the bottom but no-one has ever managed to find any significant treasure. 

Recently, Tobermory has been the setting for the children's programme Balamory.

The Isle of Mull and Iona are ideal places to base yourself for viewing the wildlife of Scotland.  Species include whales and dolphins, eagles, otters, birds of prey and many other mammals.

After some glorious Winter weather on Mull, Spring has now sprung! It is now an ideal time to experience the ultimate spring wildlife on the island.  All our resident birds are displaying or breeding, winter birds are still here in good numbers, and our summer visitors are arriving daily.

Operation Easter - Mull Eagle WatchThis is a great opportunity to come and see the White-tailed Eagles who begin to lay their eggs  from early March onwards. Incubation takes place after the first egg is laid and lasts for an average of 38 days. Both sexes share responsibility for sitting on the eggs, although the bulk of the incubation duty is carried out by the female. The Sea Eagle Hide is open but booking is essential. Click here for further information.
 

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Time Team filmed on the Isle of Mull last summer. The team investigated ruins found during a search conducted by local enthusiasts.  look at the background to the finds by clicking here

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