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Ulva
The Isle of Ulva is
home to one of the most ancient settlements in the Western Isles. It is
now a privately owned island but is open to visitors all year round.
Access is via the ferry 2 miles from Killiemor.
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information 
Staffa and
Fingal's Cave
Staffa is most
famous for it's sea cave. Formed with the hexagonal rock (similar to the
Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland), the cave stretches 250 feet in to
the rock and its roof is 70 feet above the sea. It was immortalised in
music by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy in his overture "The Hebrides" and
painted by Turner in 1832.
The other great
attraction on the island is it colony of friendly Puffins although these
are more prevalent on the Treshnish Isles.
You can visit
Staffa, Fingal's cave and the Treshnish Isles from the ferry at Ulva
daily. Please contact us in advance if you would like us to book this for
you.
Wildlife -
Eagles, Otters and deer - lots and lots of deer
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Mull has an
abundance of flora and fauna. It is possible to catch a glimpse of
some of the rarest sights in the Great Britain including Golden and
Sea Eagles and Sea Otters. The island also has a large population of
deer and other animals such as pole cats, buzzards and hooded
crows.
It is also
possible to see common and bottlenose dolphins and grey seals.
Although these are best viewed from one of the many boats that take
visitors on trips around the island. |

A heron at sun set on
Loch na Keal |
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Scarrisdale
Falls |
Easfors at
Killbrenan |
Tobermory
Tobermory is the
main town on the island is just 30 minutes drive from Killiemor. This
traditional and picturesque fishing port is also home to one of Scotland's
finest whisky distilleries.
Ben
More
The smallest of the
Munro's and the only one not on the mainland, the foot of Ben More, and
one of the more popular routes to the top, is only 7 miles away from
Killiemor. You can even watch your friends climb the mountain from the
comfort of the front lawn!

View
of Ben More over Loch NA Keal from Killiemor
On a clear day the
Isle of Skye, Ben Nevis and even Northern Ireland can be clearly seen from
the summit. |