A Week on Mull

I had long planned to bag a few more Scottish inhabited Islands so a week on Mull was booked for John and I to do Ulva, Gometra, and Erraid. As it turned out things like the weather conspired against us and we only managed to do two of them with Erraid being delayed due to John's late ferry arrival on the Tuesday and then tides and weather on the Thursday causing a cancellation. This is our cottage near Craignure overlooking the Sound of Mull. It had a stream in the garden, a pond and marsh area also and the sea at the bottom of the garden so there was plenty to see especially regarding wildlife. It was however the coldest cottage we have ever been in and with unusually cold weather and high winds blowing in from the sea we never seemed to get warm. The main problem was no double glazing, poor insulation, and terrible heating. Even the coal fire did not warm up the sitting room.

The sunniest day was on Saturday when we visited Calgary Bay on the west side of Mull. This is one of the best beaches on Mull and the drive there and back by a different route was spectacular. Gaye with Jean & Wattie well wrapped up against the prevailing biting cold wind.

Calgary Bay has its own Sailing Club and as you can see they have a very posh clubhouse.



To my grandchhildren this is Balamory but of course to us it is the lovely town of Tobermory. We had a nice walk along the coastal path towards the lighthouse while the girls shopped followed by a visit to the Distillery where a small sample of two different malts was tested. I purchased a 10 year old Tobermory Malt so special guests will be well catered for at Ardlui.