Scotland's most beautiful small town: Tobermory, a brightly coloured candy stick

Nestled on the edge of the Isle of Mull, Tobermory is a picture-perfect harbor town that looks like it leapt straight from a storybook. With its iconic row of brightly painted buildings lining the waterfront like a string of candy canes, this charming gem captures the hearts of all who wander its vibrant streets. In this article, we’ll explore the magic, history, and hidden treasures that make Tobermory the prettiest little town in Scotland.

Things to do in Tobermory

Things to do in Tobermory are well available, and the city is the main residence on the island of Mall. Tobermory also has the majority of major facilities, although some activities and attractions are scattered throughout the island. There are some beautiful walking trails from Tobermory, where you can hike to the lighthouse at Robha Nan Gal or more difficult walk to Arus Park, once home to the Alan family. There is also a walking path to the permanent stones of Paliscat, and the site of a former church whose discovery appeared on a TV show called Time Team. Boat trips depart Tobermory piers daily with daily sea trips to hunt for cetaceans such as mink whales and Basque sharks, along with trips to Stava and the Trešnic Islands to see puffins and other seabirds. Mull Magic offers door-to-door delivery from Tobermorye that will take you on walking tours to see some of the island's famous wildlife. The company specializes in otter watching days. Other tour operators will meet you at the Tobermory car park and take you around the island in a minibus, noting interesting places and wildlife along the way. Most road trip companies include lunch at the cost of the day.

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Tobermory, with its colourful waterfront, was chosen by the BBC as the location for the popular children's television series Palamaury. The houses are located in Tobermory except for Archie Castle which is now a hotel called the Fenton Tower in North Perrick and the nursery photos were taken in Glasgow. Please note that Josie Jump House is a small hotel called Park Lodge but the other accommodations are all private. It is not possible to take a look around any of the properties but most residents are happy to photograph children outside their homes. Please note that filming at Tobermory has been discontinued for many years now, but replays are regularly shown on BBC TV. Tobermory, on Mall Island, was chosen for the children's television program Palamori, because of its beautiful location and, most importantly, its multicolored houses. The theme of the program was based on what was happening in and around each colorful home. The series was shown on CBeebies and BBC1 and is probably best known for being one of the most popular educational TV shows for children of all time. Most of the series was filmed here in Tobermory, with the help of our nursery group, fire crew, attractions and local businesses. One of the main sights used in filming (season two) was the Mull Narrow Gauge Railway. The railway line was not at Tobermory itself, but near the ferry at Craignure, and ran between the ferry and Torosay Castle. Unfortunately, the railway line has been closed but it is still possible to walk along the old line.