Activities for children and the young at heart

The long-running BBC chilren's series 'Balamory' is set in Tobermory, Isle of Mull. The houses in which the characters 'lived' were painted in the bright colours typical of the Tobermory sea front for filming. Although the exterior scenes were filmed in Tobermory, the interiors were shot in a Glasgow studio. Now that filming has finished the houses are reverting to their previous colours.

Find out more at the BBC Balamory website

Mull's only railway runs from Craignure (a short drive/walk from the ferry terminal) to Torosay Castle, a distance of 1¼ miles (2km). The service is timed to coincide with the ferry. The line runs along the coast, through ancient woodlands full of wild flowers, with extensive views northwards up the firth of Lorn to Ben Nevis.

Find out more about the Isle of Mull Railway

After 28 years of campaigning and fund raising Mull and Iona's swimming pool opened on Saturday 1st March 2008. The pool is situated in Craignure adjacent to the Isle of Mull Hotel in a glorious location overlooking the bay. There is an outdoor hot tub and an indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows. Also a spa and fitness cetre.

Find out more about the Swimming pool and Spa

Mull and Iona have some of the finest unspoiled beaches in Scotland. Silver white sands and clear water combine with island-studded bays to give a positively aegean look. Calgary Bay in the North West is deservedly popular but there are many other 'secret' beaches to be found and enjoyed, mostly in the Ross of Mull and Iona.

Find out more about the beaches on the Isle of Mull and Iona