Tobermory

The brightly painted buildings of Tobermory.

The Mishnish Hotel is one of the colourful buildings that line the waterfront in the small town of Tobermory, the capital of the island. The population of Tobermory is less than 700, comprising of a quarter of the island's people. The town has several facilities, including a Co-Op shop, an electrical appliance shop, three public houses, a Post Office, tourist information and a Youth Hostel. There is plenty of free parking available in the Town.
The fine Western Isles Hotel stands proudly on the headland above the town.
The main road into town descends a steep hill before passing the distillary, home to Tobermory and Old Mull whisky. A bottle of whisky, produced by the distillary and dating back to 1869 was recently discovered at the Mishnish Hotel.

Accommodation

Wild camping in the woods at the end of town.

 Much of the town's income relies on tourism and therefore there a plenty of guest houses and bed and breakfasts with prices starting from around £10. Unfortunately, some of them will not let you return from the pub late at night although Roddy's may be an exception. The Youth Hostel offers cheap accommodation but again, they will not let you take advantage of Scotland's relaxed licensing hours as they close the doors at 10pm.
The Mishnish Hotel offers superior bed and breakfast accommodation as does the Western Isles Hotel which stands proud over Tobermory.
It is worthwhile checking out the ad at the top of this page.
Another good way to visit Tobermory is by camping. During 1997 and also on a one off visit some years before I stopped at Newdale Camp Site which is on the Dervaig road, a mile and a quarter outside town. While it contains the necessary facilities and provides shelter, it involves a half hour walk into town.

Wild camping is possible in the woods at the end of town, where the main road descends past the distillary. The laws on trespass are different in Scotland and tents are tolerated there. During the Isle of Mull Music Festival the woods become a tent city. If you do camp there please no noise, fires and ghetto blasters. Also don't block the road when you park above the woods.

The Community

 Tobermory has the atmosphere of a small town about it and there is a great sense of community. The people are friendly, helpful and sociable and crime is virtually non-existant. The regular visitor who obeys a few simple rules and is prepared to fit in will be made welcome upon each visit and even become almost part of the community.
The Aros Hall is one of the main community centres for the town, but it is at the Mishnish where things really come to life.

Looking down on Tobermory

What's The Story In Balamory?

A new television programme, aimed at pre-school children filmed in Tobermory.

Tobermory on Television

Tobermory featured in an advertising campaign by Peugeot Cars for their 307 model. The advert featured Tobermory's lifeboat men being called out to see Peugeot 307s being offloaded from a ferry. Tobermory also featured in the B.B.C. documentary series, Coast.

Rainbow over Tobermory

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