Another local winner was recorded on the 2024 Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally – that’s 23 winners from the island in 25 years! It was Paul MacKinnon who ended up on top after the 139 miles of gruelling action, in his Polo R5, navigated by Paul Beaton. But that was Read More

The annual festival of chamber music which is Mendelssohn on Mull has survived many a crisis to have reached its 36th year. In early summer, when it became apparent that artistic directors the Doric Quartet would be unable to attend, this year’s event looked to be in doubt. However the Read More

On Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September, the Mull Mòd returned to Tobermory. The Mòd is a celebration of Gaelic language and culture, as children and adults compete, often in preparation for the National Mòd in October. With over 500 entries, including solo singing, duets, small groups, poetry and story Read More

The weather gods were kinder on the day of the Salen Show, and the predicted rain held off until shortly after 3pm. This did mean the later championships were held in the rain, but everyone was in good spirits.
It was good to see a large number of folk enjoying Read More

For the first time in a number of years, the weather was a real challenge for the Bunessan Show. The day started off just ‘iffy’, but by 12 o’clock it was a real downpour which never let up all afternoon. In spite of the wet, in true West coast style, Read More

A pair of White-tailed Eagles on the Isle of Mull have amazed experts by continuing to care for their injured offspring into its second year of life, going so far as to skip breeding this year to focus on tending to the youngster. The chick injured its left wing in Read More

The Tobermory Games are popular for many reasons, not least the wonderful view from the Golf course at Erray Park where they are held – however this year the view was not evidence, as for the first time in a number of years, Games Day was wet from start to Read More

Wednesday the 5th of June saw a great night of local Gaelic music and song in Bunessan Hall. At the helm was Dr Alasdair Whyte of Salen as well as other local musicians Sorren Maclean, Ross Wilson and Hannah Fisher.
Alasdair is currently involved in a three year project – Read More

The opening of the Wilson-Thomson Helipad at Craignure hospital took place on 29th May. We were blessed with a dry and sometimes sunny morning for the event.
The formalities of the day were opened by piper Calum MacDougall of Fionnphort, who led everyone up onto the helipad with some beautiful Read More

When word got out about new gymnastics instructors who recently moved to the beautiful Island of Mull, I knew I had to touch base with them. Lochaline, just a short ferry trip from Fishnish, is a thriving village but lacks on-site extra curricular activities for the children. Gymnastics has been Read More

Saturday 4th May saw competitive 11-aside football return to the Ross of Mull as Bunessan FC hosted a men’s tournament comprising of teams from Bunessan, Tobermory, Islay and two from Oban. This festival of football had been organised to celebrate the arrival of two sets of 11-aside goals and a Read More