About the Isle of Mull

The Isle of Mull lies just off the west coast of Scotland, and can truly be described as unique in its geography and history. It lies just to the north and west of the fault line created when, millions of years ago the landmasses of North America and North Europe clashed together then parted, leaving behind the huge cleft through Scotland now known as the Great Glen.

Over the centuries Mull and its surrounding, smaller islands have been visited and settled by people from all points of the compass, having great significance for the Vikings, the Lords of the Isles, and the Irish among many seafaring folk in its position dominating the coastline on the important sea-routes to the west of Britain.

The cultural diversity of Mull is apparent to even the most casual of day visitors, in the place names, in the housing styles, and in the accents of the locals. The Gaelic language is still alive here, but augmented by many differing versions of English! It’s a real melting pot. The various events throughout the year bear testimony to this diversity.

In April there is the Music Festival, when people old and young congregate in the hotels and pubs to enjoy all types of music from the modern to the traditional, and enjoy a dram while meeting old friends and making new ones.

July is the time of the Mendelssohn on Mull festival, when you can hear some of the finest in classical music played in a variety of magnificent settings such as Torosay, Duart or Glengorm Castle, or Iona Abbey.

August sees one of the highlights of the West Coast Calendar, the Tobermory Highland Games

September brings the more traditional Mod Ionachadh na Dreolluin (Gaelic Mod) and the Fiddler’s Rally. Great local favourites and a grand time to visit.

All of these supplement a regular diet of super entertainment provided by the various licensed establishments, and the regular summer programmes run by An Tobar arts centre in Tobermory and the Mull Little Theatre in Dervaig.