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Sea Eagle Hide
Loch Frisa
Take a trip to the hide to view the White Tailed Sea Eagles.
Partnership with RSPB Scotland, FCS, SNH, Strathclyde Police and MICT
Time: Mon - Sat 10am & 1pm, Sunday 1pm.
Cost: £4 adult £2 per child (family discount available)
Booking essential - tel 01688 302038.
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"Wildlife and Wild Landscapes of
Scotland" Exhibition
Glengorm Castle Gallery, Nr Tobermory
an exhibition of paintings, by Aberdeen based
Derek Robertson, one of the Scotland’s foremost wildlife and landscape
artists.
Time: Daily 10am-5pm.
Cost: free
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Evening/Sunset Cruise
Sealife Surveys, Ledaig, Tobermory (Weather Permitting)
Maximum numbers 40
Cruise through the sheltered waters of the Sound of Mull looking for seals
and porpoise, then, watch the sunset over the Western Isles. Enjoy a
complimentary dram of Tobermory Malt and a piece of Tobermory shortbread
Time: meet at 5.45pm
Cost: £27 adult £22 per child (family discount available)
Booking essential - telephone Sealife Surveys 01688 302916 info@sealifesurveys.com
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Wednesday
7th |
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An Introduction to the Geology of
Mull & Iona |
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Max Number: 30 |
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An illustrated talk by James Westland. Sponsored by
the Isle of Mull Hotel |
Cost: suggested donation
£4
Time: 8:00pm Isle of Mull Hotel, Craignure |
For further information contact James Westland
01688 302513, mullgeology@msn.com
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Trip to the Top
(this event has been moved
from Wed 14th) |
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Ranger Service |
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Max Number: 20 |
Come and join a ranger led walk around the northern
most tip of Mull.
The circular walk takes you through the forests of Ardmore and along the
rugged coastline.
The walk offers the chance to view a fine mosaic of wildlife, including
eagles, seals and coastal and woodland birds. |
There are also opportunities to learn about the
flowers of the area and archaeology.
Sturdy footwear, binoculars and waterproof clothing recommended. |
Time: Meet at Ardmore
Main Car Park, near Tobermory at 2pm (duration 2 ½ hours)
Cost: suggested donation £3 to the Ranger Service. |
Numbers are limited to 20 so please book -
telephone Visit Scotland 01680 812377
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Thursday
8th |
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Dawn Chorus |
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Mull Bird Club |
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Maximum numbers 30
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| 2-3 hour
easy walk led by bird expert Shaun McCullagh identifying early morning
birdsong. Walking shoes and waterproofs recommended |
Time: Meet at 5.00am at Gruline Church Car Park
Cost: Suggested donation £4 |
Book day before latest - telephone Arthur Brown,
Discover Mull 01688 400415 or 07780 600367
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Wild Food Walk |
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About Mull Tours -Nr Bunessan |
Maximum numbers 12
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old cemetery 2 miles Craignure side of Bunessan for a Guided walk, with
Wildlife Guide David Greenhalgh, looking at Mull's wild food. Then,
enjoy a wild food lunch at Reef Restaurant.(There is an extra charge for
this) Some rough walking along the shore line, possible shallow wading ,
so wellies recommended. |
Time: Meet at 11.00am at the old cemetery 2 miles
Craignure side of Bunessan
Cost: guided walk £10 per person. Lunch at Reef Restaurant tba |
Book day before latest tel: 01681 700507 or
VisitScotland 01680 812377
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Whale Dolphin & Basking Shark
Explorer |
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Sealife Surveys |
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Max
Number: 40 |
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5-6 hours cruise with professional wildlife guide on
board |
Time: Meet at 9.15
Cost: £75 (no children under 14) |
Booking essential - telephone 01688 302916 or
info@sealifesurveys.com
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Afternoon Butterfly Stroll |
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Conservation Scotland |
Max Number: 24 |
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Afternoon walk with butterfly & moth
expert, Tom Prescott, in the Craignure/Lochdon area looking at spring
butterflies.
If weather unsuitable there will be a
talk at Craignure Hall. |
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Time: Meet at Car Park at Craignure Village Hall,
3pm (duration 2 hours) Cost: suggested
donation £3 to Butterfly Conservation Scotland |
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Book: telephone Visit Scotland 01680
812377
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Moth Trapping |
| Butterfly
Conservation Scotland |
Max Number: 24 |
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Come and hear
about moths then set traps with butterfly & moth expert, Tom Prescott.
All moths will be released unharmed. |
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Time: Meet at Aros Park Car Park, Nr Tobermory at
9pm Cost: donation to Butterfly
Conservation Scotland |
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Book: telephone Visit Scotland 01680
812377
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Friday 9th |
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An Island Apart - Ulva |
| Ranger Service |
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Max Number: 20
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The walk
starts with a short boat trip to the Isle of Ulva. From there Jan, the
Countryside Ranger will lead a walk around a small area of this tranquil
island, giving you a taster for future visits.
During this exploration there will be opportunities to learn about the
islands past and to be given a window of island life now.
The excursion will offer chances to admire the
wonderful scenery and to learn about the resident wildlife.
The walk will end at the Boathouse where you may wish to taste the
islands hospitality by savouring a much-rewarded strupak (cup of tea and
a snack).sturdy footwear, binoculars and waterproof recommended. |
Time: meet at Ulva Ferry at 10am (duration 3 hours)
Cost: Ferry fare, lunch-per menu. Guided walk - suggested donation £3 to
the Ranger Service. |
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Numbers
are limited to 20 so please book - telephone Visit Scotland 01680 812377
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Corncrake Walks on Iona |
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Discover Mull & RSPB
Scotland |
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Max Number: 12 |
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of Discover Mull will accompany you on an easy walk, listening and
looking for these elusive birds. Walking shoes, waterproofs and
binoculars recommended. David Sexton, RSPB, will be joining the
morning walk and Abby Patterson, NTS, will be joining the afternoon
walk. |
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Times:
10.50am and 1.20pm - duration 2 hours
Location: top of the ferry slipway Iona
Cost: £10.00
Booking recommended
- telephone Discover Mull 01688 400415 or 07780
600367
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Moth Trapping - Results |
| Butterfly
Conservation Scotland |
Max Number: 24 |
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Look at the
variety of species caught overnight and learn more about them with
butterfly & moth expert, Tom Prescott. All moths will be released
unharmed. |
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Time: Meet at Aros Park Car Park, Nr Tobermory at
9.30am Cost: donation to Butterfly
Conservation Scotland |
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Book: telephone Visit Scotland 01680
812377
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Wildlife Book Bonanza |
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Wings over Mull |
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Waterstone will be at Wings Over Mull for one day
only selling a selection of wildlife and local interest books to suit
all ages offering a 10% discount.
Visit the centre and see a large selection of birds of prey and learn
about their wild status on Mull. Has the only dedicated bird of prey
hospital on the West Coast of Scotland |
Time 11.00-4pm
Admission to centre £4.50 adults, £3.50 concession, £2 children. £12
family ticket
No booking required |
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Saturday
10th |
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Wildlife from the Ferry - sponsored by Caledonian MacBrayne, |
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EVENT CANCELLED
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Kid's Ecocruz (suitable for all
ages) |
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Sealife
Surveys |
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See a seal colony and fish farm, haul a lobster pot,
plankton trawl and a quiz with a prize for the winner. Possibly see sea
eagles and golden eagles, learn the secrets of the famous Spanish
Galleon. Wear warm clothing and waterproofs |
Time: meet at 3.45 duration 2 hours
Cost: adults £27 child £22 and family discount |
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Booking
essential - telephone 01688 302916 or
info@sealifesurveys.com
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Sunday 11th |
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Wildlife from the Ferry - sponsored by Caledonian MacBrayne, |
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EVENT CANCELLED
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"Utilitree - From aspirins and
bicycle wheels to zithers" |
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Max Number:
20 |
| Guided walk with Adam
Dawson, Argyll Islands Native Woodlands Officer, learning about
identifying trees and their individual characteristics that have been
harnessed to produce tools for work and play and the food and medicine
to sustain us. Plus competition with prize. |
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Time: Meet
Aros Park Car Park at 2:30pm
Cost: Suggested donation of £3 |
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Book:
Craignure Visit Scotland: 01680 812377
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Monday 12th |
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A Walk on the Edge (of the Sound
of Mull) |
| Ranger Service |
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Max Number: 20 |
Join the RSPB Scotland and Jan Dunlop of the Ranger Service for a
guided walk along the coast from Fishnish to Garmony.
The walk offers fine opportunities to learn about and to spot (if we are
lucky) much of Mull's wonderful wildlife including otters porpoises,
seals, woodland and coastal bird species and even eagles.
Please wear sturdy footwear, bring binoculars and waterproof clothing
just in case.
Time: meet at Fishnish Car Park & Picnic Site, nr the Fishnish Ferry at
2pm (duration 2 hours)
Cost: suggested donation £3 to the Ranger Service |
Numbers are limited
to 20 so please book - telephone Visit Scotland 01680 812377
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Corncrake Walks on Iona
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Discover Mull |
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Max Number: 12 |
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Pam Brown of Discover Mull will accompany you on an
easy walk, listening and looking for these elusive birds. Walking shoes,
waterproofs and binoculars recommended. |
Times: 10.50am and 1.20pm - duration 2 hours
Meet: top of the ferry slipway Iona
Cost: £10.00 |
Booking recommended -
telephone Discover Mull 01688 400415 or 07780 600367
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Seafood Supper with the Puffins |
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Turus Mara |
Weather
Dependent |
Max
Number: 50 |
Cruise through the Treshnish Isles for some
seal-spotting before landing on Lunga for a barbecue supper with the
puffins. Commences 6pm from Ulva Ferry.
We recommend Warm Waterproof Clothing and Sensible footwear. |
Time: meet Ulva Ferry: 5.30pm. Returns: Ulva Ferry
c.10.00pm
Cost: Adult £45, child £25. |
Booking
essential - telephone Turus Mara 08000 858786 or 01688 400242.
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Whales & Dolphins of the Hebrides
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HWDT |
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Max Number: 30 |
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A talk by the Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust (HWDT),
discussing the occurrence, distribution biology and feeding ecology of
different cetacean species in the Hebrides. Includes tips on where to
spot whales and dolphins locally and how to identify different species.
Followed by a short 30 minute film about the work HWDT is involved in. |
Time: 8.00pm, An Tobar, Argyll Terrace, Tobermory.
Cost: Donation to HWDT |
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Tuesday 13th |
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Bird Club in partnership with the British Trust for Ornithology
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Bird Count/Race starting from one of the following 4
locations: Fionnphort, Craignure, Dervaig or Tobermory
Competition organised to record the number of bird
species seen on Mull during the day. All records go to Roving Records
for 2007-2011, BTO Bird Atlas. Winning vehicle recording the most
species will receive a prize. Counting starts as 10am and finishes at
3.45pm. Papers will be recorded at 5pm at the Isle of Mull Hotel,
Craignure (tea and scones available).
Location and booking: (Binoculars essential)
Columba car park Fionnphort, Mike Wagemaker (Isle
of Mull Experience), 01681 700375
Craignure Village Hall, Andy & Diana Oldacre 01680
812105 or Peter Hall, (Dee-Emm Wildlife Tours) 01680 812440
Aros Main Park, nr Tobermory, Ian Wilson & Monica Frith
01688 302288
Dervaig Hall car park, Arthur & Pam Brown
(Discover Mull Wildlife Tours) 01688 400415
Time: Meet at 9.45am for a 10.00am start. Counting
at the Isle of Mull Hotel at 4.00pm
Cost: £10 per car. £2.50 charge for tea and scones
at the Isle of Mull Hotel. |
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Birdwatch/Whalewatch Cruise |
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Sealife
Surveys |
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Max Number: 40 |
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5-6 hour cruise with Dave Sexton from RSPB on board.
Tobermory. Wear warm clothing and waterproofs and bring a packed lunch.
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Time: meet at 9.15
Cost: £75 no children under 14 |
Booking essential tel:
01688 302916 or info@sealifesurveys.com
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Wednesday
14th |
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Trip to the Top
This event is now taking
place on WEDNESDAY 7th |
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An Introduction to the Geology of
Mull & Iona |
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Max Number: 30 |
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An illustrated talk by James Westland. Sponsored by
the Isle of Mull Hotel |
Cost: suggested donation
£4
Time: 8:00pm Isle of Mull Hotel, Craignure |
For further information contact James Westland
01688 302513, mullgeology@msn.com
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"Histree -Trees as signposts on
the journey through time." |
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Max Number: 20 |
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Travel back through time from function to folklore,
exploring the ways in which we have managed trees and woodlands, shaping
the landscape that has shaped us. Guided walk with Adam Dawson, Argyll
Islands Native Woodlands Officer |
Time: meet Aros Park Car
Park at 10:00am
Cost: Suggested donation of £3 |
Book: Craignure Visit Scotland: 01680 812377
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