Our A - Z of the Isle of Mull, Isle of Mull

Written by Hooked on Mull

Published on 11th April 2020

Would you like to learn more about the Isle of Mull?

To spread a bit of positivity during this unprecedented time and to celebrate our beautiful island, we want to share with you an ‘A-Z in pictures’ of the Isle of Mull. Here is our first blog from, A to E…

A – Art

The island has long welcomed artists who are inspired by the wild, dramatic and unique landscapes of Mull and it’s surrounding islands.

We are very proud to be collaborating with Johnathan Shearer, a multi award winning artist famed for painting ‘en plein air’ in the wild landscapes of Scotland.

In 2021, we are hosting a speciality break in Knock House with Johnathan helping artists develop their painting and drawing skills. For more information please view our Painting and Drawing page.

B – Ben More

Ben More is Mull’s highest mountain and only Munro. It has an elevation of 966m (3169ft) and offers panoramic and simply breathtaking views from the top.

The climb is relatively easy going from the main route at Dhiseig, however, there are some more challenging routes for scramblers. Walking every step from sea level, the climb takes approximately 2.5- 3 hours.

C – Carsaig Arches

A part of Mull that many do not get to see… a true hidden gem in Scotland.

The Carsaig Arches are natural arch cliff formations on the Ross of Mull in the south of island, and the journey to reach them is not for the faint hearted!

The walking terrain is very uneven and involves some clambering over boulders. Just one slip could be fatal! You’ll need to be a seasoned walker with a good head for heights – often the path is little more than a thin goat track with steep vertiginous drops to the side!

D – Dolphins

The marine wildlife around Mull is second to none. Year round our seas are home to resident harbour porpoises and a pod of bottlenose dolphins.

When the seas warm up in the summer, Common & Atlantic dolphins arrive in earnest. Dolphins love to bow ride alongside our sea boats, Benmore Lady and Corra Bheinn, and frequently delight our guests by putting in an appearance.

Find out more about the marine species in the waters around Mull here.

E – Eagle Island

There are regular sightings of an abundance of rare and beautiful bird species on the island, but perhaps the most adored are Mull’s Eagles – the White Tailed Sea Eagle and Golden Eagle.

These majestic birds are the reason the Isle of Mull is often called ‘Eagle Island’. Did you know?…

1. On Mull, you will often see the White Tailed Sea Eagle and Golden Eagle together; then it is easy to tell them apart. The Sea Eagle is bigger than the golden eagle by a third.

2. The White-Tailed Sea Eagle is the largest bird of prey in the UK and the fourth largest eagle in the world.

3. It’s wingspan can be almost 2.5m in length and they can stand at almost a metre high.