Introduction
195km (121 miles) NW of Edinburgh, 145km (90 miles) NW of Glasgow
The third-largest island in the Hebrides, Mull is rich in legend and folklore, a land of ghosts, monsters, and the wee folk. The island is wild and mountainous, characterized by sea lochs and sandy bars. Mull was known to the classical Greeks, and its prehistoric past is recalled in forts, duns, and stone circles. Be sure to bring a raincoat: the island is one of the wettest in the Hebrides, a fact that upset Dr. Johnson, who visited in 1773.
Many visitors consider Mull more beautiful than Skye, a controversy we stay out of because we love them both. Mull has varied scenery with many waterfalls, and the wild countryside was the scene of many of David Balfour's adventures in Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson. Its highest peak is Ben More, at 961m (3,169 ft.), but it also has many flat areas. The island's wildlife includes roe deer, golden eagles, polecats, seabirds, and feral goats. Mull is also a jumping-off...
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Duart Castle
You can visit both Torosay Castle and Duart Castle on the same day. Located 5km (3 miles) west of Torosay, this castle dates from the 13th century...
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Torosay Castle and Gardens
This is the only private castle and garden in the western Highlands that is open daily to visitors. The Victorian mansion was built in the mid-19th...
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