Tobermory is the main town and port on the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides lying off the coast of Argyll in Scotland, situated near the northern entrance to the Sound of Mull. Tobermory is famous as the location of the popular children’s TV show Balamory which features the distinctive brightly coloured buildings decorating the town from the Main Street down to the pier. The picturesque town was built during the 18th century as a fishing port making use of its natural harbour. Tobermory has one of the three ferry ports on the island bringing numerous tourists to this popular holiday resort; Tobermory has the majority of the main facilities on the island including a variety of holiday accommodation ranging from hotels to a campsite, there are shops, a co-op supermarket, restaurants, coffee shops, an Arts and Crafts Centre, museum and a pottery shop. Historically interesting features include the Tobermory Clock Tower and the busy harbour abundant with boats and yachts. Attractions include a children’s farm, the Tobermory Scotch whiskey distillery with guided tours, the Tobermory golf course, island walks, fishing and boat-trips to spot the local wildlife; including whales, seals, dolphins, otters, deer and many species of bird. The Mull Highland Games are held in Erray Park in Tobermory each July.
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Places to Stay near Tobermory
Park Lodge Hotel (0.16 miles)
Park Lodge Hotel is in the quieter, upper part of Tobermory, a short walk from the busy harbour front. The rooms are comfy and modern, and evening meals are available. On the ... More
Strongarbh House (0.16 miles)
Western Isles Hotel (The) (0.20 miles)
This 28 bedroomed Victorian hotel, built in 1883, stands majestically against the skyline overlooking beautiful Tobermory Bay and the Sound of Mull. With its backdrop of the Morven Hills and Tobermory's brightly coloured houses and ... More | visit website
Tobermory Hotel (0.23 miles)
Once a row of fishermen's cottages, these 300 year old buildings, set on the waterfront of picturesque Tobermory Bay, now house a delightful, family run hotel.
Owners, Ian and Andi Stevens, have created the kind of ... More | visit website
Baliscate House (0.60 miles)
Bed and continental breakfast in fine mid-nineteenth century house, set in a large gardens on the approach to of Tobermory, with views to the sea across the Sound of Mull. ... More
Killoran House (5.76 miles)
Glenaros Lodge (7.23 miles)
Argyll House (8.73 miles)
Cottage and studio accommodation for 2-4 people within a charming 19th century coaching Inn. Being centrally situated in Salen, Isle of Mull, Scotland - Argyll House is ideally positioned to take advantage of what ... More | visit website
Shore Cottage (12.53 miles)
In a stunning shoreside location looking out over 'The Sound of Mull', this traditional cottage enjoys all the seclusion and beauty of the Morvern peninsula yet sits within a short stroll of village shops and ... More | visit website
Rockpool House (14.88 miles)
Rockpool House, ... More | visit website
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