We all know that Iona is special for its beautiful scenery, intriguing wildlife, tranquil turquoise waters and warm West coast hospitality. Creatives from all over the world also see Iona as a place of inspiration—a place where there is space, community and a shared spirit that encourages artistic expression, inspired Read More

Tobermory was treated to a sighting of Pudsey Bear himself on 20th June when he sailed in on the yacht ‘Big Bear’ as part of his fundraising trip ‘Big Bear Voyage 2026’.
Between May and August, Pudsey Bear – Children in Need’s iconic mascot – Jonathan Brewin and the crew Read More

In case you missed reading about this in our June issue, there is growing dismay on Mull & Iona regarding MachairWind’s proposal to build a vast offshore windfarm around 13 miles South of Iona, which will be clearly visible from Iona, the Ross of Mull, Staffa,Treshnish and indeed the ferry Read More

As the time draws near for Spanish-owned Scottish Power Renewables (SPR) to apply for a licence to build its proposed offshore windfarm ‘MachairWind’ off Islay and within sight of Mull and Iona, resistance to the proposal is growing.
Last month we printed an article from Visit Mull & Iona on Read More

Saturday 16th May 2026 was Scottish football’s date with destiny. High stakes, goals, drama and dubious refereeing decisions – you’d be forgiven for thinking this report was going to cover the outcome of an insignificant, and quiet by contrast, match at Celtic Park but no, Bunessan vs North Mull was Read More

With the forecast of Storm Dave for Saturday night into Sunday afternoon, we came very close to postponing the annual Bunessan Easter Sunday Fun Runs but knowing that the folk of the Ross of Mull are hardy souls, the decision was made to continue as planned. This proved to be Read More

“The most hotly anticipated reboot in history”, said the Scotsman. Yes, back by popular demand is the classic children’s tv series, Balamory. Filming took place over a very wet couple of weeks last summer, and on 17th April production company Lion TV were back to premier Balamory 2 in Tobermory, Read More

The Isle of Mull Gaelic Choir travelled to Carlow, Ireland, the week after Easter this year, to attend and compete at the Pan Celtic International Festival. The five-day annual festival celebrates the music and culture of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Isle of Man, Brittany and Cornwall, with competitions, workshops, displays, ceilidhs Read More

The Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure committee agreed on 19th March that the preferred option for making the B8035 at Gribun safe to re-open would be to scale the rockface at the areas most prone to rockfall.
Members also agreed to recommend to the Policy and Resources Committee that the Read More

A-WISH for Mull Campaign
Monthly Update
Island Wellness Day
Our first big fundraising event in the campaign for an All-Weather Indoor Sports Hall was an Island Wellness Day. Very many thanks to all those who helped with the organising. Our apologies for not mentioning people individually, there were just so Read More

As we have reported in the past, CalMac is of a mind to retire our main vessel, MV Isle of Mull, as soon as the long-awaited Glen Rosa finally escapes from Fergusons shipyard and is put into service. This is currently expected to happen in the autumn of 2026, so Read More