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- Isle of Mull
Isle of Mull
Located just 40 minutes by ferry from the mainland port of Oban,
Mull's breathtaking landscape is as variable as the winds that
batter its coast. Majestic mountainsides are juxtaposed by
brightly-coloured houses in the quaint harbour of Tobermory where
the eerie wreck of a galleon from the Spanish Armada lies
motionless and empty at the bottom of the bay. And with a rich and
fascinating cultural history dating back to the Neolithic times,
Mull's charm, rugged beauty and archaeological sites with menhirs
and stone circle constructions, make it a fabulous tourist
destination.
The second largest of the three Inner Hebridean islands, the
volcanic Isle of Mull is also the greenest and is the stepping
stone to the holy island of Iona, where St Columba landed in the
6th century and built a monastery from which Christianity spread
into Scotland. Most travellers tend to base themselves in the town
of Tobermory which is home to the only whisky distillery on the
island, the Mull Museum, plenty of first-class accommodations, and
a good variety of pubs and restaurants to tantalise the taste
buds.
Besides the impressive structures like Torosay and Duart Castle
that dot Mull's coastline, indigenous animals such as otters,
seals, deer and birds of prey like the White-tailed Eagle can also
be spotted, while during the months of April to October, tourists
can take boat trips out to sea to spot whales, dolphins and
porpoises as well as visiting puffin breeding grounds.
With several shipwrecks off the coast of Mull, scuba divers will
be in their element exploring the marine and coral life that lives
off these wrecks, while landlubbers can take a walk on the wild
side and explore Ben More, the highest hill on Mull. On a clear day
travellers will be rewarded with spectacular views out to Ben Nevis
on the mainland and many other Hebridean islands in the
distance.
Information & Facts
Climate
The Isle of Mull sees a mild climate with warmer weather than
mainland Scotland due to the prevailing west wind which sweets
across the warm Gulf Stream. Sudden rain showers are common during
the summer months but these are mostly short-lived. Winters are
cold and wet on the Isle of Mull and travellers should be sure to
pack waterproof gear and 'wellies' if visiting between November and
March. January and February are the coldest months, averaging 41F
(5C) while the summer sees average temperatures of 66F (19C) during
its warmest months of July and August.
Language
English is the official language, though visitors will be
astonished by the variety of regional accents.
Money
The currency is the pound (GBP), which is divided into 100
pence. ATMs are available in all towns and Visa, MasterCard and
American Express are widely accepted; visitors with other cards
should check with their credit card companies in advance. Foreign
currency can be exchanged at bureaux de change and large hotels,
however better exchange rates are likely to be found at banks.
Travellers cheques are accepted in all areas frequented by
tourists; they are best taken in Pounds Sterling to avoid
additional charges.
Time
Local time in the United Kingdom is GMT (GMT +1 from last
Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).