Mull is the largest of the islands of Argyll and the third largest in Scotland. It has a rich cultural heritage, some most stunning land and seascapes and impressive wildlife.
The island's main town, Tobermory, is famed for the cheerful colours of its waterfront buildings and the yachts bobbing in the natural harbour, as well as being the setting for hit children's TV show Balamory.
Beautiful beaches and bays abound, from Calgary and Kilninian in the north to Loch Buie and Carsaig in the south. There are guided wildlife tours - the island is one of the best places to see rare sea eagles - and boat trips to the surrounding islands, including enchanting Staffa, where the motion of the waves crashing into Fingal's Cave - formed from giant basalt columns - inspired Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture.
Bunessan is a small village on the Ross of Mull, on the road linking the ferry terminals at Craignure and Fionnphort.
Renowned for the lobsters caught offshore in Loch Scridain, the village has a number of tourist facilities including a general store and a post office, and boasts the only pub in the area. It is also home to the Ross of Mull Historical Centre. Sited in a portakabin on the roadside to the west of the village, the ROMHC was set up in response to world-wide demand from those seeking their roots in the Ross of Mull.
Bunessan is celebrated in the official name of the melody popularly known as 'Morning Has Broken'. The tune was originally a Gaelic folk tune and had words added to it in Gaelic in the 19th century by a native of the Ross, Mary MacDonald who lived close to the village.
from visitscotland.com
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