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Craignure (Isle of Mull) The third-largest island in the Hebrides, Mull is rich in legend and folklore, a land of ghosts, monsters, and wee folk. The island is wild and mountainous, characterized by sea lochs and sandy bars. Mull was known to the classical Greeks, and its prehistoric past is recalled in forts, duns, and stone circles. Bring a raincoat: Mull is known as one of the wettest islands in the Hebrides. Mull has varied scenery with many waterfalls. Its highest peak is Ben More, at 3,169 ft., but it also has many flat areas. Mull is also a jumping-off point to visit Iona and Staffa. Guarding the bay is Duart Castle. In the bay lies the Florencia, a Spanish galleon laden with treasure. Many attempts have been made to find it and bring it up, but so far all have failed. To the southeast, near Salen, are 14th-century ruins of Aros Castle, once a stronghold of the MacDonalds, lords of the Isles. On the far south coast at Lochbuie, Moy Castle has a water-filled dungeon. Enjoy a dram from the Tobermory Malt Whisky Distillery, in Tobermory. |
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