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Tag: Bunessan

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The Drowning of the Harvesters: A Hebridean Tragedy of 1822

The 1822 tragedy of the Ross of Mull harvesters remains one of the most poignant examples of t..

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Mary MacDougal Macdonald: Life, Hymns, and Gaelic Heritage in Ardtun on the Isle of Mull

Early Life Mary MacDougal MacDonald was born in 1789 in the Brolas district on the Ross of ..

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The Story of the Pedlar’s Pool and the Long Road from Bunessan

The Shadow Over the Ross Life on the Isle of Mull in 1891 was defined by incredible hardshi..

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The History and Architecture of Kilvickeon Church

The Path to the Ruins Finding the Old Parish Church of Kilvickeon requires a deliberate jou..

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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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Discovering Uisken Beach: The Isle of Mull’s Secret, Family-Friendly Cove

If you're scouring a map of the Isle of Mull for that perfect beach day, let me save you the t..

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Bunessan: A Quiet Haven on the Ross of Mull

Richard Dorrell / Bunessan Tucked away on the dramatic coastline of the Ross of Mull, Bunes..