OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST
TOBERMORY DISTILLERY
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ATTRACTIONS ON MULL
TOBERMORY DISTILLERY
OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST
No visit to Tobermory is complete without a visit to the Tobermory
(Ledaig) Distillery established in 1823 and which produces one million
litres of famous malt whisky every year. Adults pay a modest price for the
popular guided tour whilst children can accompany their guardians
free of charge. The smells alone that you will experience are tempting
enough but adults also receive a sample of Mull liquid gold at the
end of the tour.
The distillery uses un-peated malted barley, this is
because the island water is naturally peaty. it has its
own private loch high in the hills and the water has a famous flavour
from the land through which it runs.
Visitors are by appointment Mon - Fri 10am-5pm,
and groups are by arrangement in advance.
MUSEUMS
There are many small museums to visit on Mull, Iona
and Ulva. The biggest is the Mull Museum in Tobermory.
The exhibitions include Mull's geological history, standing stones, the Tobermory galleon and other shipwrecks, farming, schools, the founding of Tobermory and the influences of two world wars on island life. AROS PARK
Aros Park is one of the most attractive features in the Tobermory
surrounds. The park entrance is about half a mile from the centre of
town, on the main road leading into Tobermory however, it can
also be reached by a very scenic footpath
starting at the car park at Ledaig next to MacGochan's pub.
The Ross of Mull Museum has gathered important material about the
history and families of the Ross, whilst The Isle of Ulva has a museum chronicling the
7,650-year history of this island.
The park is very well maintained by Forest Enterprise and has been
developed as a recreational woodland. The company has gone to a lot
of trouble to provide good parking, disabled access, clear,
unobstructed paths, barbeque facilities and toilets. All these are
free of charge.
THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Tobermory Chocolate Factory
has been an attraction in Tobermory for
several years now. It has a very high reputation for the quality of
its products. Until recently, the factory has been situated on the
Back Brae in Tobermory; however, has now moved to much larger
premises on the Main street.
The factory has recently opened a coffee shop, and the
standards achieved with the chocolate are reflected in this.
One extra feature of the shop is the Children's Chocolate Workshop, run for children under the age of 12. Each workshop lasts about 45 minutes and the children make their own selection to take home. Booking is essential as places are limited.
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BEN MORE
The highest of Mull's hills, and the only "Munro", Ben More is over 915m high, and is a prominent feature of many views on the island. The name is Gaelic for "big hill".
It can be climbed relatively easily, from the north at Dhiseig on the shore of Loch na Keal, or from the south, starting near the eastern end of Loch Scridain.
The climb begins at sea level, so by the time you reach the summit you have climbed every foot or metre of its height, and the effort is rewarded on a clear day by wonderful views across the island.
