April 2024

Disc golf started on Mull in 1992 at Fanmore Croft, and being one of a handful of courses in the UK, over the years Fanmore hosted the Scottish Open, British Open and part of the Euro tour in 2017, when Fanmore held its last event. After the covid pandemic a friend of mine suggested we…

The Ross of Mull Historical Centre is delighted with its new bridge, ready in time for this year’s opening on April 1st. The wood of the old bridge was in need of repair so all the wood was replaced and the supporting metal structure repaired and repainted. The new wood is larch supplied by Tiroran…

On a beautiful sunny day, on February 24th, a “locals” opening event took place at the new Ulva Ferry Shore Facilities building. Over 150 people from all over Mull and Iona came to join the celebrations to open the building, which will welcome both the local community and visitors in the coming season. The building…

Health professionals gathered recently to celebrate the opening of the new helipad at Mull & Iona Community Hospital. Readers will recall that the helipad has been entirely funded by the ‘HELP Appeal’ charity, on land adjacent to the hospital, which was kindly donated by Andy and Naomi Knight. The helipad will mean critically ill patients…