Isle of Mull
The second-largest of the Inner Hebrides, reached by ferry from Oban (Craignure) or Lochaline (Fishnish).
Plan your visit
Its capital, Tobermory, ranges colourful houses around a sheltered harbour; inland are mountains, white-sand beaches, eagle country, and the cheese, whisky and theatre that give Mull its outsized cultural reach.
Mull is the second-largest of the Inner Hebrides and one of the most-visited islands on Scotland's west coast. The main ferry crossings are CalMac's Oban–Craignure route and the shorter Lochaline–Fishnish service from Morvern, with a smaller passenger ferry running from Kilchoan on the Ardnamurchan peninsula to Tobermory in summer.
Getting there
By ferry: CalMac's Oban–Craignure crossing (about 45 minutes) is the main route, with the shorter Lochaline–Fishnish service from Morvern and a summer passenger ferry from Kilchoan on Ardnamurchan to Tobermory. Book the Oban–Craignure car ferry well ahead in summer.
When to go
April to October is the main visitor season, with the wildlife trips, cheese and distillery and Mull Theatre all running. Summer is busy and ferries book out; late spring and September are quieter. Winter is quiet, with reduced sailings and some seasonal closures.
Plan your trip
Take the printed map with you.
The Oban–Tobermory–Craignure–Isle of Mull 2026 (2026) edition covers Oban and Isle of Mull — full-colour, OS-grade, and free where you travel. The same maps you've found at ferry ports and visitor centres for over 20 years.
Tobermory (PA75) is the island’s capital and best-known image — the brightly-painted waterfront houses of Bobby’s Balamory. Around the island, Dervaig (PA75 6QW), Salen (PA72 6JB) and Aros (PA72 6JP) anchor the rest of the island for visitors. Mull’s standout attractions include Duart Castle (PA64 6AP) — seat of Clan Maclean since the 13th century — the Isle of Mull Cheese & Distillery, the Mull Theatre, and wildlife trips out of Dervaig and Tobermory to spot whales, dolphins, basking sharks, sea eagles and otters.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Mull?
The main route is CalMac's Oban–Craignure ferry, about 45 minutes. Shorter options are the Lochaline–Fishnish crossing from Morvern and a summer passenger ferry from Kilchoan to Tobermory. Book the car ferry ahead in summer.
What is Tobermory known for?
Its brightly-painted waterfront houses, which featured as the children's TV town Balamory. It's Mull's capital, with the distillery, shops and boat trips leaving from the harbour.
Can I see wildlife on Mull?
Yes. Mull is one of the best places in Britain for sea eagles and otters, and boat trips from Dervaig and Tobermory look for whales, dolphins and basking sharks.