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For information about visiting the Isles of
mull or Iona, please contact tourist information info@mull.visitscotland.com
Click here
for Mull's online Newspaper.
Click on the area names on the map (right) for information pages about each village/island.
The isles of Mull and Iona lie off Scotland’s West coast, part of the
Hebridean archipelago of almost 500 islands. With a population of just
under 3000 on an island fifty miles from North to South, Mull is one of
the largest Hebridean islands, but like them all, sparsely populated. The
main population centre is
Tobermory, where nearly 1,000 people live and
work.
Mull
is deservedly well known as a holiday island, with superb walking, fishing
and outdoor pursuits amid spectacular scenery. There is abundant wildlife
on land, in the surrounding seas and in the air – elements of a rare
natural environment that bring many people to visit and to live.
The
Mull and Iona Chamber of Commerce works to protect the interests of all
the island’s businesses – and these businesses are very varied.
Although the most influential business sector may be tourism, there
are many other types and sizes of company on the island. Mull is home to a
number of small (but ‘exporting’) food producers – organic beef and
lamb is reared, cheese is made from island milk, handmade chocolates,
shortbread, organic biscuits, preserves and much more is made here.
Tobermory Distillery produces a fine single malt whisky, and there are
many talented craftspeople making unique knitwear, pottery, tweeds and
silverware. Salmon, trout, prawns, lobsters and other shellfish are
popular delicacies and important resources. Modern
communications increasingly make the choice of business location not one
of ‘where do I need to be to access my customers?’ but ‘where
would I like to carry on my business?’. For many, the answer is right
here on
The
island is well served with shops and services, and is linked to the
mainland by three ferry routes. Many
people have chosen to make their home here, and to set up business here.
We have a high proportion of the self-employed, and an entrepreneurial
culture. Our location is a positive asset to those people, either in
serving the many visitors and locals, or providing an attractive setting
in which to both live and work. Island businesses thrive not despite their
location, but because of it.
Make a quick trip to
For
information about visiting the Isle of Mull, please contact tourist
information info@mull.visitscotland.com |
