Episode 207 Scottish Islands Trip Part 2: Guide to Visiting the Isle of Mull

In episode 207 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy shares Part 2 of her Scottish islands trip, this time solo and entirely by public transport. Picking up from Oban, she covers five nights on the Isle of Mull, a day on Iona, a puffin-filled boat trip to Lunga, and the cave that inspired Mendelssohn.

If you missed Part 1, that was episode 202 and covered Lewis and Harris plus Skye. This episode is all about Mull, Staffa, and Iona and everything you need to know to plan it yourself with confidence.

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What you’ll learn in this episode

• How the Oban to Mull ferry works as a foot passenger, including what to book and how early to arrive
• Why Tobermory is worth three nights and what to do while you are there
• How to book the Staffa Tours boat trip to Lunga and Staffa, and why you need to do it months in advance
• What to expect on Lunga, including the puffin colony, the steep climb, and the level of fitness needed
• Fingal’s Cave on Staffa, the basalt columns, and how it compares to visiting in bad weather
• The wildlife you can spot from the boat, including dolphins and seals
• The Mull Nature Explorer tour with Nature Scotland, including golden eagles, white tailed eagles, and what to expect if you are not a birdwatcher
• Getting from Tobermory to Fionnphort by bus, including connection times and what the journey looks like
• Staying in Fionnphort and the importance of planning your food options ahead of time
• The ferry crossing to Iona, what to do on the island, and why the abbey is worth visiting
• Practical tips for travelling Mull entirely by public transport, including the new two pound bus fare scheme
• The Ember bus from Oban to Fort William and the Caledonian Sleeper home
• Why taking cash is still useful on the islands
• Packing advice for a solo trip with just a pull along bag