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The coloured harbourfront (one of Scotland's most photographed — and the inspiration for Balamory), the Tobermory Whisky Distillery, the whale watching (Mull has some of Britain's best), and the capital of the Isle of Mull
A little history
Tobermory's multicoloured harbourfront buildings — painted in vivid reds, yellows and blues — are one of Scotland's most famous images. The children's TV show Balamory was set and filmed here. Tobermory Distillery, founded 1798, is the only distillery on Mull. The surrounding waters have excellent whale, dolphin and basking shark sightings.
The harbourfront is beautiful at any time — the reflections in the water are extraordinary. Tobermory Distillery for the island whisky. Whale watching boat trips from the harbour. The An Tobar arts centre.
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Tobermory has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The harbour has outstanding seafood. Local Mull produce throughout.
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Tobermory is a place in Isle of Mull known for the coloured harbourfront (one of Scotland's most photographed — and the inspiration for Balamory), the Tobermory Whisky Distillery, the whale watching (Mull has some of Britain's best), and the capital of the Isle of Mull. Tobermory's multicoloured harbourfront buildings — painted in vivid reds, yellows and blues — are one of Scotland's most famous images. The population is around 900.
Tobermory has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The harbour has outstanding seafood. Local Mull produce throughout.
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Roam covers Tobermory and the surrounding area in Isle of Mull, including Salen, Bunessan, Craignure, Dervaig, Ulva, Glenforsa, Lochbuie and Fishnish.
