Tips on Trips

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Staffa and Treshnish Boat Trip with Turus Mara

take a trip from Ulva Ferry on the isle of Mull. Visit Staffa amd venture into the Fingal's Cave (weather permitted). This island is regarded by some as a wonder of the world with its unique shape that stands out in the landscape.

Treshnish is the island of the Puffins, other sea birds and  wildlife. So tame you get an arms length away from these mind blowing creatures.

Trips are available from Easter to October however Puffin start to migrate around July/August.

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Glasgow Clyde

Once a place of great shipbuilding the banks of the Clyde is now a ghost town. It is fascinating to take a trip by boat and see what's left of the many shipbuilding yards that once stood.

Now under regeneration the Clyde side has many luxury apartments taking advantage of the water view. It is also home to the new Transport Museum called Riverside Museum.

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The Views from the Cal Mac ferry heading from Oban to Mull. Its a 45 minute journey, with stunning views to the left of the Eilean Musdile Lighthouse situated on a small Island of Lismore, it gleam's in the sunlight.

On the right when you approach Mull you are blown away by the grand scale of Duart Castle sitting on the edge of the Island. Tours of the Castle take place throughout the summer months.

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Day exploring on the Waverley. Its a great day family day out for children and adults. Spend a day on the famous paddle steamer and enjoy the view of the Scottish landscape or take a trip off the boat to one of the many stops.

Enjoy stops at:

Largs, Arran, Millport, Campeltown and special weekend trips from Oban to Tobermory.

Can book trips online or in Visit Scotland offices. Season in Scotland is from May to October.

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Iona Abbey, located on the stunning Hebridean island off the west coast of Scotland.

Steeped in history this is the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland. The island is separated from Mull by the mile wide stretch of water, the Sound of Iona.

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McCaigs Tower, built in 1897 by a local John Stuart McCaig. The tower was to built to provide work for local stonemasons and a lasting monument to the McCaig family.

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Oban bay from McCaig's Tower. Its a steep climb but well worth it for the views, on a clear day you can see for miles.