The visit of the PS Waverley to Salen Pier was the icing on the cake following the pier’s 18 year restoration… We were approached about 18 months ago by the Waverley team for them to visit, which is when planning started. The visit of the Waverley, the last seagoing paddle Read More

By Moira Kerr
An island crofter clocked up an incredible journey by land and sea on her daily commute to work during the lambing season. Rhoda Munro, a contract shepherdess, travels from her home on Mull, by car, dinghy and RIB boat to the Isle of Gometra twice a day Read More

Mull & Iona were buzzing on Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th April, when the Prince and Princess of Wales, known in Scotland as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, came to call. William and Kate had chosen to visit our islands to celebrate their wedding anniversary, although their packed schedule Read More

Tireragan is a stunning piece of land at the end of the Ross between Knockvologan and Ardalanish. It comprises upland heath, peat bogs, grassland, woodland and an extensive coastline with cliffs, rocky gullies and sandy beaches. 25 years ago it was bought for conservation and fenced off from livestock and Read More

This year’s Bunessan Easter Runs saw a slight increase in participants, due in part to a few folk who were on holiday on Mull, including a fair contingent from Saddleworth Harriers and a large group organised by ex-Bunessan resident Louise Wade. All in there were 22 adults in the main Read More

Argyll and Bute Harbour Board has agreed funding of £3 million, over the next two years, to progress the next phase of work to replace Craignure Ferry Terminal, Mull, and support wider plans to improve island connectivity.
This will help bring the project to its construction stage by funding the Read More

Visit Mull and Iona DMO response to the Visitor Levy
Visit Mull and Iona is the Destination Marketing Organisation for the islands with a membership of 153 representing 190 Mull and Iona businesses across all hospitality sectors. There is deep concern amongst our members that the Visitor Levy is not Read More

Back in 2019 in the city of Dundee, John Fyffe MBE of the Weaver Incorporation of Dundee and Dr. Frances Stevenson, senior lecturer at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, conceived and developed the idea of creating a series of tapestries depicting Dundee’s heritage and culture. Around 140 Read More

This year’s Fèis weekend was held in Bunessan from 7th-9th February. The event was one of the biggest we’ve hosted in a number of years – with over 60 children participating.
The event caters for all ages with Fèis Bheag for 3- to 7-year-olds, children from P3 upwards being offered Read More

Argyll & Bute Council has now opened its promised consultation on the proposed Visitor Levy, which we covered in detail in last month’s issue.
We urge you to give your views at www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/visitor-levy . The consultation will be open until 10th April 2025.
The council seems very keen to push Read More

What luck to have brilliant sunshine and a very low tide at lunchtime on New Year’s Day for the shinty on Ardalanish Beach – the weather prior to that had really not looked hopeful.
A good number of players turned out, the 2 teams captained by Rob Claxton-Ingham of Lee Read More