Kilchoan


The scattered crofting village of Kilchoan, the only village of any size west of Salen, is best known for the scenic ruins of 13th-century Mingary Castle. The village has a village hall where you can find tourist information, a shop, a hotel and a campsite, and there’s a ferry to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull.


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1. Glengorm Castle

5.1 MILES

A long, single-track road leads north for 4 miles from Tobermory to majestic Glengorm Castle, with views across the sea to Ardnamurchan, Rum and the Outer…

2. Ardnamurchan Lighthouse

5.15 MILES

The final 6 miles of road from Kilchoan to Ardnamurchan Point end at this 36m-high, grey granite tower, built in 1849 by the 'Lighthouse Stevensons' –…

3. An Tobar Arts Centre

5.29 MILES

An art gallery and exhibition space in a former primary school with top water views and a good vegetarian-friendly cafe (open 11am to 4pm Tuesday to…

4. Mull Museum

5.35 MILES

Mull Museum, which records the history of the island, is a good place to go on a rainy day. There are interesting exhibits on crofting, and on the…

5. Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust

5.35 MILES

This place has displays, videos and interactive exhibits on whale and dolphin biology and ecology, and is a great place for kids to learn about sea…

6. Tobermory Distillery

5.49 MILES

This bijou distillery was established in 1798. It doesn't always open on winter weekends; phone ahead to check or book. There are two whisky lines here:…

7. Mull Aquarium

5.54 MILES

By the harbour car park, this aquarium has good information on the local marine environment, and little touch pools with crabs, starfish and the like for…