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FOR A GENERATION of kids, Tobermory is the cheery setting of TV series Balamory, and it’s easy to see why its producers chose this delightful fishing port as a location.
But there’s more to Mull’s capital than just a collection of colourful buildings. Visitors will be treated to exceptional views, a strong arts and crafts scene, and quality shops and restaurants, all set around the port that was based on a design by acclaimed civil engineer Thomas Telford and is now a wonderful launching point for whale-watching and wildlife cruises.
Away from the town, Mull (the third largest island in the Hebrides) is a delightful mix of silver beaches, woodland trails and impressive peaks. Revel in the clear air and sky, superb coastline walks and majestic bird and marine life.
HOUR BY HOUR
Day 1
8.30am Get set! Bake!
What better way to start the day than with some tasty baked goods? The Tobermory Bakery, on Main Street, has a delicious choice of cakes, pastries, filled rolls, pies and doughnuts.
tobermorybakery.com
9.30am Whale of a time
Suitably fortified for the day, it’s time to join a four-hour Wildlife Adventure cruise, exploring the waters between Mull, Ardnamurchan and Coll. Sailing with an experienced skipper and wildlife guide, visitors have a chance to spot minke whales, basking sharks, dolphins, eagles, seals and a huge variety of seabirds.
Vessels set sail from the pontoons at Tobermory, and trips cost £75 per adult.
sealifemull.co.uk
1.30pm Pizza the action
Grab a slice of tasty pizza at The Foodie Shack on Viewpoint Drive. Try a classic pepperoni or Margherita, or perhaps nduja, Hebridean blue cheese and hot honey. Great value, too!
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2.30pm Mull Museum
Walk back to Main Street and into the past at Mull Museum, where history buffs will find fascinating insights into the island’s roots. Visitors can also see the museum’s archive and library by appointment. Entry is free, donations are welcome.
mullmuseum.org.uk
4pm To the lighthouse
Grab a treat at Isle of Mull Ice Cream, also on Main Street, where fabulous flavours include Boozy Black Forest Gateau and Mascarpone Maggie B’s Tablet & Salted Caramel. Then you should be all set to embark on a gentle 2km walk through woods to the lighthouse at Rubha nan Gall. It takes abou
