We visited Isle of Mull back in 2023 (see the blog entries for that trip). At that time we skipped Iona. But now we added that to our plans. The ferry left Oban early. So we had to skip the hotel breakfast. Once we arrived at Craignure we had breakfast at Arlene’s Coffee Shop. This was really good and it is always nice to support local businesses. There is a free car park nearby.
The road on Isle of Mull is mostly in a very good condition. Very few potholes. Most of it is single track but there are a lot of meeting points and usually good visibility. So, you can spot oncoming traffic well in advance. A bonus is that most of the traffic consists of locals (as opposed to Isle of Skye). They know the drill and traffic flows once you get the hold of it.
Once on the center of the island it’s hard to imagine that you are on an island. It feels more like the Highlands. But on the west coast you get the the island feeling again. Chrystal clear water and beaches. But the water is very cold.
Once in Fionnphort there is a free parking as well. The one in the harbour costs money but the other one is just 50 meters away.
We took the ferry to Iona this time. After walking through the village we went on a walk to the northern point.
Once back in Fionnphort we visited a pub that we visited back in 2023 once more. We even got the same table this time! The Keel Row has the best fish&chips we’ve ever eaten. It was true in 2023 and it is still true 2026.
We made a dash back to Craignure to catch the ferry back to Oban. But the traffic was light and we made it in time.
In the evening, we were still not hungry after the lunch. So, we went to a whiskey bar instead. Two in the group were there yesterday evening and recommended it. They had a huge selection of whiskey but also some interesting local beer.
Europe by car 