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Isle of Mull trip

Posted: February 23rd, 2019, 4:21 pm
by Gordmac
Having got my new to me demountable home from N. Wales, first trip was to the Isle of Mull to watch the targa rally and time trial. Hopefully we will get the proper rally back this year!
Stayed in it five nights, only teething problem was the leisure battery wasn't charging from the truck, bad connection at the plug. Friends were surprised at the space inside, you don't expect it looking at the bed size on a pickup! Very comfortable, I am definitely sold on it.
Thought about spending first night above Dervaig but it was windy so carried on to Tobermory.
After the first night I went for seaside parking, debris in the picture is from the abnormally high tide. Tobermory is quite picturesque.
Actually the whole island is!
After the events I went to my friends farm, Ardalanish, near Bunessan in the Ross of Mull. They have Highland cattle, they are supposed to be black!
And they have Hebridean sheep, the wool is used in their weaving mill to produce tweeds, well worth a visit to see the mill in action. And buy the, very tasty, meat!
There were a lot of people living on Ardalanish before the clearances, a lot of house ruins.
Mull is a beautiful island, well worth visiting for the wildlife and the scenery. And the rally! There are a few proper campsites about the island but they seem to tolerate us in the Leadaig car park during rally time, very handy for the pubs and the distillery!

Re: Isle of Mull trip

Posted: February 23rd, 2019, 4:54 pm
by zildjian
Tobermory looks one of those 'picture perfect' type settings, We shall ge there one day no doubt.
Can I borrow one of your camper pics sometime for FB banner please?

Re: Isle of Mull trip

Posted: February 24th, 2019, 4:08 pm
by Gordmac
Mull is well worth a visit. Need to spend a while there though.
Help yourself to pictures, could email you unshrunk versions if you like.

Re: Isle of Mull trip

Posted: February 24th, 2019, 6:38 pm
by zildjian
Thanks & yes please (camper inclusive pics) ta

Re: Isle of Mull trip

Posted: February 26th, 2019, 1:58 pm
by derestrictor
Looks pretty spectacular even in a bit of a shower that day, glad camper is what you had hoped for Gordmac

Re: Isle of Mull trip

Posted: February 28th, 2019, 4:37 pm
by Gordmac
Thanks.
Did you get emailed pictures?

Re: Isle of Mull trip

Posted: February 28th, 2019, 7:30 pm
by zildjian
All done, I've prepared nice one for banner on FB :)

Re: Isle of Mull trip

Posted: April 8th, 2019, 8:18 am
by smithysmoo
Brings back good memories we were there last year and visited the weaving place. My wife is still making her gloves from the kit she bought...If your over that way a trip on to Iona is a must.

Re: Isle of Mull trip

Posted: June 6th, 2019, 10:28 pm
by Gordmac
Weaving place, that would be Ardalanish farm and weaving mill. A lot of the wool and tweed is made from wool from their Hebridean sheep, dyed with their own natural dye. The sheep and Highland cattle meat is very tasty! Well worth a visit but I would say that, the owners are good friends. Not long back from a trip to StKilda on owners boat, not somewhere to get to with a demountable though!
Ardalanish are starting trips round the farm, full of pre clearance remains and stunning views.