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Centrally Located on the Isle of Mull

Tiroran House Hotel is the ideal centrally located base to discover the Isle of Mull as we are equidistant from Tobermory in the north and Fionnphort (and onto Iona) in the south - and yet we rest at the gateway to the Ardmeanach Peninsula (the Burgh) which is the most unspoilt and isolated peninsula on the Isle of Mull. Mull is a deceptively large island and there is much to explore both by car and on foot.

Tobermory is 28 miles north of Tiroran - with its famous colourful houses, whisky distillery, lively pubs, shops and harbour. Whale watching trips depart from here and yachts moor before travelling onwards throughout the Western Isles . Take the route from Tiroran along the West Coast of the island - en route you will see Inchkenneth, once the island home of the famous Mitford sisters - this view is one of the most spectacular on the West Coast of Scotland. It is also possible to take a detour to the island of Ulva, here the freshest seafood is served in the small cafe and in fact much of our own fresh seafood comes from these waters. There is a renovated crofters cottage on this small island, birdwatching and walking are another 2 very good reasons to visit.

In direct contrast - Head south and follow the road through the Ross of Mull to Iona which is 24 miles from Tiroran - with its famous Abbey, beautiful beaches and local walks. (Please see our Iona page) From here you can take boat trips to Staffa (Fingal's Cave) and the otherTrishnish Isles where you can see puffins, dolphins and whales.

The track behind Tiroran continues to the remote Ardmeanach Peninsula towards a rare and ancient fossil tree which is over 50 million years old. Macculloch's tree was discovered in 1819. This is a challenging walk towards the end but interesting and beautiful because it follows the shoreline - some of the most beautiful island scenery is on this remote peninsula. The Burg farm was an experimental farm during WW2. This is a protected place and was gifted to the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) by an absentee laird who briefly owned it for secret reasons.

There are many castles, monuments, standing stone sights, large sandy beaches, towns, villages and places to lunch or have tea, lots of interesting shops and other places of interest and intrigue, please let us know if you would like us to help plan your days during your stay.

Climbing a Munro - Ben More is the only Munro on the island and Tiroran rests in its foothills. On a clear day, you can see the mainland and Ireland. Other mountains such as Ben Talaidh are also well worth the climb, the scattered remains of a crashed WW2 Dakota still remain ,

You can experience all levels of walking immediately from Tiroran house and we are happy to provide picnics so that you don't even have to move your car! Please see our walking page for more information.

White tailed Sea Eagles, Golden Eagles and wild birds can all be spotted easily from Tiroran, along with otters and harbour porpoise basking in the bay, or wild deer that roam freely around the surrounding countryside. You can also take a wildlife tour locally with Bryan Rains (Wild about Mull 01681 704229) giving a greater insight into how to spot everything. All these animals and birds are local to the south side of the island, making this a very convenient tour whilst staying at Tiroran. Please also see our wildlife page
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Fishing, stalking, diving, whale watching, wildlife trips, exploring ancient ruined and inhabited castles, or visiting our surrounding smaller islands as well as golf can be organised on or from the island - But whatever your interest, if you discuss your personal requirements with us either before you arrive or whilst you are here, we can organise things for you or guide you in the right direction.