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Introduction This evening, I am reporting on the small village and ferry terminal of Craignure on the Isle of Mull in the Inner Herbrides off Scotland's west coast. Video clip of Craignure   Information on Craignure Firstly, the etymology: The name is derived from Gaelic and means ‘yew-tree rock’. Moving on to features of the village, it comprises a few houses, lodgings, pub and shop. However, each year tens of thousands of people if not hundreds of thousands pass through Craignure due to its function as a major ferry terminal link with the Scottish mainland, and Oban in particular. The link also provides access to Iona and Staffa . In summer there are frequent ferry crossings between Oban and Craignure with journey time of about 45 minutes. When weather conditions are right Craignure offers superb views of Loch Linnhe , the Western Highlands and Duart Castle which is home to Clan MacLean. Refer above video clip. Below is an image of the Oban-Mull ferry.  Isle ...

 Introduction  This evening, I am reporting on Eas Fors Waterfall on the Isle of Mull , Scotland. Information on the Waterfall This spectacular feature is situated close to the B8073, about two miles north of the Ulva Ferry. This location also provides views across Loch Tuath to the island of Ulva. The Site is about fifteen miles S.W. of Tobermory, which is the principal town on Mull. Eas Fors Waterfall, Isle of Mull The name reflects migration patterns over the last fifteen hundred years as every word means the same: Eas is Gaelic for waterfall Fors is Norse for waterfall Waterfall needs no elaboration. The site consists of a series of three waterfalls, the Upper Falls being above the road, and the Middle Falls just below the road. The final fall plunges 100 feet over the edge of the cliff to the sea below. Latter can only be viewed with safety via access from the beach below.   More information The publication Visitors’ Guide to Scotland prov...

This evening, I am posting images and information on the small group of abandoned fishing boats near Salen on the east coast of the Isle of Mull off the West Coast of Scotland. In the right light conditions these boats make excellent subjects for photography. Mull is an island forming part of the Inner Hebrides opposite Oban on the Scottish mainland.The island is characterised by narrow roads, stunning scenery and link to the historic island of Iona. Visitors usually arrive via the ferry port of Craignure a nd, if heading north to the colourful town of Tobermory , will suddenly encounter the small group of boats after passing through the village of Salen on the edge of the Sound of Mull (stretch of water). Sound of Mull  Depending on light conditions on the day, the site offers an interesting spectacle with views to the east and mainland Scotland. Limited parking is available on side of the narrow road.

(Image above shows a Highland Cow on the roadside.) © Nigel P Cole/Catswhiskerstours Limited This evening, I am posting information on the Isle of Mull which forms part of the Inner Hebrides situated off the west coast of Scotland. Mull lies opposite the port of Oban on the mainland. Mull has a population of 2700 persons, an area of 338 square miles with tourism the main economic activity supported by farming, fishing and forestry. The island acts as a transit point to reach the 'holy island' of Iona. More information on Mull: The name probably means 'lofty' or 'high' reflecting the nature of the landscape. Gaelic speakers may total less than 15 pct of the population. The island has been occupied since the end of the last Ice Age with evidence of peoples from the Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze and Iron ages. Gaelic speakers from Ireland arrived in the 6th century AD followed by Norwegian Vikings about 300 years later.From the 12th-15th centuries M...