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Attractions
There is tremendous
scope for walking, wildlife, fishing, beaches, golf and much to interest the
naturalist - red deer (in the garden!), otters, seals, golden eagles, sea
eagles, oyster catchers, plovers, guillemots, razorbills, eider to name only
a few. In addition there is also a good choice of castles with Duart and
Torosay Castles within walking distance. For those who enjoy day trips,
Iona, Staffa and
Tobermory are well worth a visit.
Duart
Castle
Standing proudly on a clifftop guarding the Sound of Mull, Duart enjoys one
of the most spectacular and unique positions on the West Coast of Scotland.
For over 400 years this has been the base of the Clan Maclean.
Duart is only 0.5 miles from Kilpatrick
Mull
Rail
This is Scotland's original island passenger
railway. The railway is 1¼ miles long and operates steam and diesel hauled
trains to Torosay, where you can visit Scottish Baronial Torosay Castle and
12 acres (4.8 hectares) of prize-winning gardens and woodland walks. There
is also a footpath from Torosay to Duart Castle, ancestral home of the Clan
MacLean.
Torosay
Castle
A visit to Torosay Castle and Gardens only a few minutes drive from
Kilpatrick is an experience not to be missed. Inside the Castle you can
wander round the principal rooms which include the front hall dominated by a
collection of red deer stag antlers, the central hall, dining room, the
library with its impressive collection of books, the children's nursery,
bedroom and drawing room with its spectacular views of the garden.
Torosay
is only 0.5 miles from Kilpatrick
Walking
There
are many beautiful walks close to Kilpatrick, Torosay
Woodland Walk and the shore walk from Duart Castle to
Torosay. For more information about walking and routes
contact Ruth Fleming at
Mull
Magic who is always happy to give free advice to
walkers.
Wildlife Tours
Even on a brief visit to Mull it will soon become obvious that this is a
good place for wildlife. Red deer roam the hills. Eagles and Buzzards soar
over the skylines. Seals and otters can be seen in many of the bays and
inlets. Mull's blend of mountains, coastline, moorland and bogs is a
wonderful habitat for both flora and fauna.
Wings Over Mull
Wings Over Mull houses a collection of birds of prey from across the world.
All the British Owl species are represented and the centre is home to a
varied collection of birds of prey from across the globe, with daily flying
displays and a visitors’ centre housing a wealth of information on
conservation, rehabilitation, local initiatives and the history of falconry.
Wings Over Mull
is only 0.5 miles from Kilpatrick
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