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Category: History & Folklore

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Historic Shipwrecks Around the Isle of Mull: From Spanish Galleons to Wartime Wrecks

The waters around the Isle of Mull and surrounding Hebridean islands are rich with maritime hi..

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The SS Ostende: Wartime Tragedy and Local Resilience on the Shores of Mull

In the early hours of 17 January 1943, the quiet coastline of southwest Mull was shaken by the..

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The True Heart of Tobermory: The Unseen Story of Mary’s Well

St Mary's Well, Tobermory by Gordon Hatton Everyone knows the Tobermory from the postcards..

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A History of the Isle of Ulva: From Prehistory to Community Ownership

The Isle of Ulva holds a rich and dramatic history. It spans millennia, from its earliest inha..

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A Pilot’s Paradise on the Isle of Mull – Glenforsa Airfield

Nestled on the picturesque Isle of Mull, Glenforsa Airfield serves as a gateway to bre..

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A Storm from the North: Iona and the Vikings

Viking Longship in Iona Bay. Welcome to Iona, a small Hebridean island with a vast and laye..

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Deserted & Cleared Settlements on the Isle of Mull and Ulva

The abandoned settlements Mull and Ulva offer a fascinating glimpse into Scotland’s past, fr..

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The Tobermory Clock Tower: A Timeless Story in the Heart of the Harbour

When you first arrive in Tobermory, your eyes are immediately drawn to the iconic, colourful b..

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A Lost Line to Torosay: Remembering the Isle of Mull Railway

[caption id="attachment_6388" align="alignnone" width="1920"] "Victoria" steaming out of Torosa..

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Torosay Castle: A Victorian Treasure on the Isle of Mull

[caption id="attachment_6345" align="alignnone" width="1920"] The sweeping view from Torosay Ca..