Making the most of Tobermory Isle of Mull Scotland
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Tobermory began as a fishing port in the late 18th century and is now the Isle of Mull’s main village. Colourful waterfront houses give every visitor a cheerful first impression.
Smaller cruise ships dock in the town centre, while larger vessels anchor and tender passengers into the centre.
From its northern-island position, Tobermory is a 40 minute drive from Craignure’s main ferry port.
The Isle of Mull deserves its reputation as a holiday island, offering superb walking, fishing and outdoor pursuits amid spectacular scenery. Abundant wildlife inhabits the land, surrounding seas and air, forming a rare natural environment that attracts many people both to visit and live.
Tobermory Distillery offers guided tours through the entire whisky-making process, ending with a sample of the finished product. Find it easily at Ledaig Car park.
Above Main Street on Argyll Terrace, An Tobar Arts center, Gallery & Cafe overlooks the bay. Formerly the town's Primary school, it was superbly renovated in the late 1990's as a performing and visual arts center. Exhibitions change monthly, while concerts and ceildhs run throughout the year, more frequently in summer.
Mull museum on Main Street is another place of interest.
Getting around
Stroll leisurely around the harbor to admire vibrant, colourful waterfront buildings; the picturesque views are ideal for photography.
A coastal boat ride past the seal colony lets you see some marine life for yourself.
Bowmans operates the local buses and also runs tours.
Nearby places
Duart Castle, among the island’s highlights, stands proudly on a crag guarding the Sound of Mull. Explore dungeons that imprisoned officers from Tobermory’s Spanish galleon and learn more about clan history.
Money
Throughout the UK, the currency is the pound (£), informally called a quid. Scottish bank notes are frowned upon elsewhere in the UK, so exchange them before departing Scotland.
Cash machines (ATM), informally called 'holes in the wall', are very widely available and normally dispense £10 and £20 notes.
Most shops and restaurants accept Visa, Mastercard and Maestro.
Staying connected
English is spoken nationwide, sometimes with heavy accents!
Free WiFi is available at most cafe's and restaurants.
The local emergency telephone number is 999, while the EU-wide 112 also works.
Opening Hours and
In general, shopping hours are:
Small stores trade 6 or 7 days weekly (10am - 6pm), while larger stores generally stay open til' 9PM.