The
Isle of Mull Virtual Tour is comprised of panoramic photographs from all
over Mull and its neighbouring islands, Iona and Ulva. It offers
360 degree panoramas of stunning views from the top of Ben More, Mull's
highest mountain, to the picturesque harbour front of Tobermory.
Click on the
these red links on the google map above and they will take you to the location
where you have the option to open the 360 degree panoramas of stunning views.
Alternatively you can click on the links below.
The images listed are accessed by clicking
on the underlined link. However, to be able to view these images
you really need to have Netscape Navigator series 4+ or Internet
Explorer 5 installed. Also you should be accessing the
Internet with an up-to-date modem 56+ or Broadband. You can get
these images on slower connections, however, you have to wait for quite
a while for them to load.
With an average connection the images
should take about 20 seconds for the first one to load. After that,
the next ones will take less time as certain bit of the system will
have pre-loaded. If you have difficulties with any of the requirements
above there is the option to view each image by itself, without any movement.
1. Tobermory has its own set of
panoramic photographs which can be accessed by
clicking here.
2.
Aros Castle was once more
important than Duart Castle and was the major stronghold of the Lords of the
Isles. The ruins of the castle can be found at Aros mains, near Salen.
3.
Salen on the
east coast of Mull lies at the narrowest point on the island, halfway between
Craignure and Tobermory. It was built around 1800 by General Lachlan Macquarie,
former Governor of New South Wales
4.
Glenforsa
Airfield must be one of the most
stunning airfields in the country. It opened for regular flights on 13th
September 1966 but there are now no scheduled flights, the Logan Air flight from
Glasgow ceased in 1980.
5.
Balmeanach
Park is a quiet camping site set within a forest. It has its own 7 acres
which has been classed as an Environmentally Sensitive Area. This district
offers forest walks and shore walks marked by Forest Enterprise.
6.
Craignure Golf Club built on
flat to undulating machair ground is a complete contrast to the hilly Tobermory
course. Close to the ferry point of Craignure, the course was originally
established in 1908.
7.
Mull Rail
is Scotland's original island passenger railway.
It is 1¼ mileslong and operates steam and diesel hauled trains to Torosay, where
you can visit Scottish Baronial Torosay Castle.
8.
Torosay Castle
is a beautiful Victorian home with 12 acres of spectacular
gardens, formal terraces, an impressive statue walk, woodland and water gardens,
all offset by dramatic views over the Sound of Mull.
9.
Duart Castle is
the oldest inhabited castle on Mull, home to the 28th Chief of Clan Maclean.
Visit state rooms in the 13th century keep.
10.
Grasspoint - There is a new
parking area just before you get to Grasspoint. From here there are excellent
views across the estuary and you should be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of
the White-tailed Eagle.
11.
Lochbuie Stone Circle - This is a small and well preserved stone circle
overlooked by spectacular Ben Buie and standing within the grounds of Lochbuie
House.
12. Lochbuie is situated at the
head of Loch Buie on the south coast of the Isle of Mull some 14 miles from the
ferry terminal at Craignure. The area is renowned for its scenic landscape,
shimmering beaches and abundant wildlife.
13.
Carsaig is a sheltered bay, that
provides an excellent location for an interesting walk. The black sands and
rocks of Carsaig are one of the few locations on Mull to look for fossils.
14.
Kilvickeon Beach is
stunning, connected by a sandbar to the tidal island of Garbh Eilean. There are
fabulous views out to Jura and Islay.
15. Kilvickeon Churchyard
lies south east of Bunessan between Loch Assapol and the sea and is approached
along a gravel road at the end of which is parking space. These medieval ruins
can easily be seen to the right.
16. Uisken is one of the most popular
beaches on the Isle of Mull. It is a shimmering expanse of white shell
sand with breathtaking views out to Colonsay and the Paps of Jura.
17.
Ardalanish Beach is another of
Mull's hidden gems. A shinty match is held here on the beach every New Year's
Day, 10 am until the tide comes in.
18.
Fionnphort Beach -
Fionnphort also has a lovely sandy beach with a distinctive cracked granite
boulder in the centre, known as Fingal's Rock.
19.
Fionnphort View - There are
wonderful views over to Iona from Fionnphort, none better than watching the sun
set over the island.
20.
Iona Abbey Cloister carvings
were commissioned by the Iona Community in 1967 but not completed until 1997.
The carvings depict various plants and flowers of the Bible, flowers of Iona and
Britain and birds of the highlands.
21.
Iona Abbey Exterior -
Iona Abbey is run by Historic Scotland and is open all year. Guided tours run
regularly and are included in the admission charge.
22.
Iona Abbey Interior The abbey
was founded by St Columba in AD 563 and is now a celebrated focus for
Christian pilgrimage. The abbey church retains many fine medieval features.
23. Iona Nunnery now a ruin was once
a Benedictine convent. It was established in 1203, with Beathag, daughter of
Somerled, as first prioress.
24.
Iona Golf Course The Machair
is home to sheep, cattle, and golfers, this is one of the most scenic golf
courses in the world and is free to play.
25.
Iona Viewpoint West click on
the link for a great panorama of Iona to the west.
26.
Iona Viewpoint click on the
link for a great panorama of Iona to the north.
27.
Kintra is a small settlement on the
north coast of the Ross of Mull.
28.
Bunessan is small village which
lends it's name to a hymn tune, originally associated with the Christmas carol,
Child in a Manger.
29.
Pennyghael is a very picturesque
hamlet rather than a village, situated on the south shore of Loch Scridain.
30.
Kinloch
31.
Benmore
32.
Isle of Ulva Boathouse
33.
View over Ormaig on Ulva
34.
Torloisk
35.
Crackaig
36.
Calgary
37.
Croig
38.
Dervaig South
39.
Dervaig Main Street
40.
Dervaig Viewpoint
To start the Isle of Mull Virtual Tour
Click hereGeneral Information about the Isle of
Mull