7 of the Best Isle of Mull Guide Books
Isle of Mull Guide Books for Wildlife Lovers
Birdwatching on Mull and Iona: A Pocket Guide
Written by David Sexton, this guide book combines practical advice, fieldcraft tips and maps to open up the wilds of Mull and give you plenty of tips for what you can see and where to go. At 40 pages long, it’s a great guide to tuck into your rucksack and take into the field with you, tapping into David Sexton’s extensive knowledge of the island and its wild creatures, having been Mull’s RSPB officer for many years.
Mull in the Making
For a different take on Mull’s wild landscapes, perusing a copy of Rosalind Jones’s Mull in the Making will turn up plenty of interest. An exploration of Mull’s dramatic and distinctive geological past that formed the island you see today, with its volcanic roots thoroughly examined.
Isle of Mull Guide Books for Walkers
Mull and Iona: 40 Favourite Walks
A great wee starter guide to different walks on Mull and on Iona too, a short CalMac passenger ferry from the south-western corner of Mull. A good range of routes and abilities required, whether you fancy a coastal adventure or want to get high into the hills.
Brown & Whittaker Walking Guides
Check out the series of walking guides produced by Brown and Whittaker too, with editions to cover North Mull as well as South Mull and Iona. Pocket-sized again, they’re great to take out and about with you, offering plenty of choice of inspiring routes to add to your itinerary, along with maps and illustrations to help you choose.
Harveys Map of Mull
Admittedly not a book, but too good not to mention! The Harveys Superwalker map of Mull has to get our vote. It combines the entire island onto one map (whereas you’ll need three OS maps to cover the same area), is waterproof and very convenient to take with you, whether spotting quiet coves to visit, or picking a hiking trail.
Isle of Mull Guide Books for the Foodies
The Ninth Wave
Sharing the same name as the esteemed Ross of Mull restaurant, headed up by Masterchef: The Professionals contestant Carla Lamont and her fisherman husband, you’ll find this recipe book bursting with seasonal flavours, drawing ingredients from the croft through the seasons, as well as the finest catches.
Isle of Mull Seafood Bible
One scroll through the Tobermory Fish Co’s social media channels will have your mouth-watering, awash with inspiration for everything from small plates to seafood suppers and seasonal recipes. Enjoy a taste of it at home with their very own Isle of Mull Seafood Bible and cook up a storm during your cottage stay.