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Category: History & Folklore

Legends and Historical Stories from the Isle of Mull

Historical accounts, oral legends, and cultural stories that define Mull’s past—from ancient sites to family lore.

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All Theories Surrounding the Great Mull Air Mystery

Peter Gibbs and his Cessna F150H (G‑AVTN) disappeared on the Isle of Mull on Christmas Eve..

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The Secret History of Loch Beg Bridge: A Gateway to Iona and Mull’s Hidden Droving Past

When traveling across the spectacular Isle of Mull, the scenic drive to the historic ferry por..

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Uisken Before and After the Clearances: A Lost Mull Community

A Self-Sufficient Coastal Settlement Uisken Clearances History tells the story of a small G..

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The Water Horse of Loch Assapol: A Legend from the Isle of Mull

On the southern coast of the Isle of Mull, where rocky shorelines meet quiet pasture and the s..

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Henrietta “Granny” Spencer: The First Woman Pilot of Oban and Lifeline to Mull

Early Maritime Role Before regular Sunday ferry services connected Oban to the Isle of Mull..

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The Crumbling Jewel: Carsaig Pier and the Enduring Spirit of Mull’s South Coast

The Isle of Mull's landscape features drama, jagged mountains, and sprawling lochs. Its coastl..

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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..