Sightseeing on the Isle of Mull

Sightseeing on the Isle of Mull - See this beautiful island near Scotland!

Have you ever wanted to see the beauty that Scotland has to offer? Visit an island located just off the west coast of Scotland. Enjoy activities such as wildlife excursions, self driven tours, and hiking trips. See the hills, waterfalls, and sea caves. Take a walk through the forest or along the beach. As a popular place to go fishing, will you catch the big one? Some of the campgrounds are in Craignure, Tobermory, and at Balmeanach Park.

You will find several historic buildings here while sightseeing on the Isle of Mull. Glengorm Castle was built in 1860 for James Forsyth, who forced hundreds of people out of their homes. A local woman suggested Glengorm as the name. The name refers to the blue smoke that filled the air when the houses were destroyed on his orders. If you go walking in the forest north of Tobermory, you can see the Glengorm Castle.

There are a couple of lighthouses that you can see while sightseeing on the Isle of Mull. From Tobermory, you can walk to a lighthouse at Strangers' Point. Just head down to the pier and take a path along the hillside. The path can get narrow and may have a little mud at times. Tobermory is the capital of Mull. It is known for the seafront and the bright buildings.

Mull Theatre is a professional theatre company in Druimfin near Tobermory. They offer plays and tours throughout Scotland. It was known as the "Smallest Professional Theatre in the World" according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Eagles fly about the beautiful skies. Eagle Island enjoys sea eagles, golden eagles, otters, and sharks that can be found off the coast. The island has several different birds including the White-tailed Eagle. Whales, porpoises and dolphins swim along the water and can be seen from Mull while you enjoy a boat tour. You can take a full day cruise or a whale watching trip from Croig near Dervaig.

Do you yearn to go Scuba Diving? Explore the old, sunken ships beneath the water's surface. Sightseeing on the Isle of Mull by bicycle touring is also a great way to enjoy the area.

It is the fourth largest island surrounding Great Britain. There is a relatively small population here. Enjoy the terrain full of gorgeous mountains. The highest of them is over 3000 ft. The Ferry is one of the few ways to get there. Narrow, twisting roads await you while sightseeing on the Isle of Mull.