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 This section deals with all your needs for your visit to Mull. So for what to do, where and when to go look no further... it's all just a click away!  Mull has been inhabited since around 6000 BC. Bronze Age inhabitants built menhirs, brochs and a stone circle. Read on...  The Isle of Mull (or simply Mull; Muile in Scottish Gaelic) is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland in the council area of Argyll and Bute. Read on...  Information on how to get to Mull and once here how to get around and about. Read on...  What to see, where and when to go... Aros Mains gives you the very best of Mull and the surrounding areas. Read on...  The Island of Mull is one of the most diverse wildlife destinations in the world and your trip is designed to maximise your chances of seeing a whole host of Hebridean wildlife. Read on...  Mull offers superb opportunities to enjoy fresh local produce while award winning chefs prepare original dishes for the discerning diner. With a wide variety of eating places, there is somewhere to suit every taste and pocket. Read on...
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Highland Cottage David and Jo Currie's award winning small hotel sitting above the island "capital" of Tobermory amidst the quiet elegance of the town's conservation area and yet only a few minutes' walk from the hustle and bustle of Main Street and Fisherman's Pier. Highland Cottage has always been recognised for its high quality, and is now acclaimed by the AA with 2 Rosettes, the only restaurant on the island to achieve this standard. Highland Cottage are also the only RAC "Blue Ribbon hotel on the Scottish islands, and are members of the prestigious "Taste of Scotland" scheme for their consistent standards achieved in the use and preparation of prime quality Scottish produce. Macgochans Macgochans is situated alongside the picturesque harbour of Tobermory, Isle of Mull. Renowned for it’s tranquil setting and friendly atmosphere, Mull provides a unique getaway experience and home to 1.5 million visitors every year. Macgochans makes the perfect spot for eating out as we pride ourselves in quality home cooked fayre and a child friendly environment. Our large outside seating area means we Should never struggle to accommodate you. Macgochans transforms into a hive of activity every Saturday with the cream of Scotland's musicians tuning up to thrill and entertain you till the wee hours of Sunday morning. So save yourself from the 'den of iniquity' and visit "Scotland’s friendliest bar on Scotland's favourite island". Druimnacroish Hotel Druimnacroish is a small, friendly hotel, run by its owners and situated in a dramatic rural wilderness off the west coast of Scotland. Druimnacroish [Drum-na-crosh] sits on the western slopes of Glen Bellart in the north west of the island. Until the 19th century a settlement, farm house and water mill, the buildings have now been refurbished as a comfortable small hotel. Meals are freshly prepared using best quality local produce including their own bread. Druimnacroish serve island-reared beef, lamb and pork and locally landed shellfish. Mediterranea Mediterranea Italian Restaurant – a taste of the sun. Enjoy the Mediterranea experience – real Italian cuisine with a Sicilian twist. Lovingly hand made using fresh local produce and original Italian ingredients. The Mediterranea is located in the centre of Salen between Craignure and Tobermory and is an ideal place to eat either on your return from a day out at Tobermory or the north end of the island or as a drive out from Seaview in the summer for an evening. Take the scenic route from Pennyghael and enjoy the west coast drive and stunning views before sampling authentic Italian cuisine. Allow an hour and a half for the drive. Red Bay Cottage Restaurant A unique place in a unique location. About 5 minutes drive from Seaview, Red Bay Cottage has great views over the north beaches of Iona - a small intimate restaurant with amazing sunsets. Red Bay and its owners John & Eleanor Wagstaff have been established for over 25 years and have an excellent reputation for its freshly cooked cuisine, particularly their steaks, salmon and game dishes. Booking is essential – the earlier the better, perhaps even before you arrive! Opening hours: Monday to Saturday only in the summer; restricted opening times in winter. The Keel Row Pub & Restaurant The Keel Row is ideally located next door to Seaview. The pub is set in a traditional stone walled Hebridean cottage with an open fire and serves a range of beers and malt whiskys. The restaurant, recently refurbished is clean, bright and welcomes families. The food is varied and plentiful. Reservations are not taken and the restaurant operates on a ‘first come, first served basis’. If a table is not immediately available you can wait in the pub or on the picnic benches outside enjoying the views of Fionnphort beach and Iona until your table is called. Busy in the summer, we suggest you go early to avoid a waiting period. Open during the summer from 6 pm to 8.30 pm. In the winter the restaurant is closed and the opening hours are shorter; however a bar menu along with a ‘special dish of the day’ is usually available between 6 and 8 pm. The Reef Restaurant The Reef Restaurant is located ten minutes drive from Seaview in the centre of Bunessan. Look out for the blue building. The Reef specializes in fresh local seafood in the evenings with a limited menu during the day. This is a new venture having opened its doors in 2005 for a local fishing family; reservations sometimes required. Opening times variable. The Kinloch Hotel The Kinloch Hotel is situated 14 miles from Seaview at Pennyghael – either a nice evening drive out for a cosy supper or an ideal stopping place for a bar meal enroute to Seaview on the drive through from Craignure or Tobermory. The drive gives you fantastic views of The Burg, Ben More and Loch Scridain especially during the summer months. Watch out for the wild life including the herons in the back garden. Good simple pub food with a friendly service. Martyr’s Bay Restaurant How about dinner with a difference? An evening stroll on Iona, enjoy the peace and the beauty of the island once all the day tourists have gone home. Either spend the day on Iona and dine in the evening or catch the last ferry over from Fionnphort at 6.15 pm and then come back on the courtesy boat at 9 pm. Reservations are always between 6.30 and 7 pm to allow you time to eat your meal. Martyr’s Bay Restaurant is owned and run by the Grant family and is situated on the left side of the Iona pier and specializes in fresh local meat and seafood. The portions are huge – you might have to ask for less. The local lamb and seafood platter are both excellent and come highly recommended, having sampled them ourselves. This option is very much weather permitting and you will need to book by 5.30 pm on the day. Evening serving times: 6.30 pm onwards; café open usually open all day during the summer.
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Aros Mains and Castle Steadings |
Self Catering Apartment and Cottages on the Isle of Mull |