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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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Pirates, Poets, and Pyromania: The Wild History of Torloisk House

Guardians of the Western Sea Standing high on the rugged northwest coast of Mull, looking o..

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Lochbuie House History: Castles, Ghosts, and the Clan Maclaine

A Saga of Three Seats Nestled at the head of a sea loch on the wild southern coast of Mull,..

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Ulva House History: From Ancient Clans to Modern Rebirth

A Lineage of Stone and Spirit Perched on the sheltered south side of the Isle of Ulva lies ..

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The Ghost of Craignure: Uncovering the Forgotten Colonial History of Java Lodge

Undeniably, the history of the Isle of Mull often appears in the enduring stone of its castles..

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The Pennygate: The Story Behind the Stones at the Police Station

Most people arrive on the Isle of Mull in a hurry. You drive off the big CalMac ferry in Craig..

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The Tobermory Battle School for WW2 Submarine Hunters

War is often remembered through maps, artillery fire, and casualty figures. Yet the outcome of..

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Dòideag Mhuileach: The “Frizzled” Storm Witch and Guardian of Mull

To the casual visitor, the Isle of Mull appears as a land of eagles, otters, and colourful har..

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A Warning at the Water’s Edge: The Scottish Legend of the Bean Nighe

The mist hangs heavy over the Scottish Highlands as twilight bleeds into night. As you walk ne..

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The Headless Horseman of Glen More: Mull’s Darkest Legend

If you spend enough time driving through Glen More, especially when the mist hangs low over th..

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Tobermory’s Cherub Fountain: A Cast Iron Landmark on the Harbour

Tobermory’s waterfront features painted buildings, fishing boats, and postcard views. Yet tu..