Craignure: Ferry Arrivals, Island History and Golf

Craignure is the arrival point for the CalMac ferry from Oban. When planning your stay on Mull, you can use the ferry arrival as a reference point when choosing where to stay, and consider which themes you want to shape your time on the island: architectural history, a golf course on the shore of Scallastle Bay or a hiking route to Dùn da Ghaoithe. The sights and activities offer different focal points; their respective locations help you put them in context.

Ferry Arrivals and Tour Planning

A guided wildlife tour also connects its itinerary with Craignure: the “Wildlife by land and sea” tour returns via the town. Depending on the tour schedule, you can connect there with ferries or buses. If you include this tour in your travel plans, take its schedule into account when coordinating your connections.

Church, Castle and Outdoor Art

Craignure is home to Torosay and Kinlochspelve Church, a Category B listed building. The church was built in 1783. Its congregation welcomes people regardless of their denomination. This gives Craignure a distinct historical connection, different from the castle sites in the surrounding area.

Duart Castle lies three miles from Craignure and overlooks Duart Bay. Built in the 14th century in the area around the town, it is the seat of Clan MacLean. Its date of construction, clan connections and location on the bay give a visit a different historical and landscape focus from the church in town.

At Torosay Castle, the Statue Walk consists of 19 statues in the style of Italian sculptor Antonio Bonazza (1698–1765). Duart Point, a headland that can be explored on foot, is also on the grounds of Duart Castle. The two locations offer different ways to explore: sculptures at Torosay Castle and a headland on the grounds of Duart Castle.

Golf and Hiking

Craignure Golf Club is a 9-hole links course on the shore of Scallastle Bay, about a mile north of Craignure ferry terminal. Visitors are welcome, and there is no need to book a tee time in advance. The course may occasionally be closed on Sundays for competitions; if you plan to play on a Sunday, check the conditions before your visit.

The route to Dùn da Ghaoithe also has a clearly defined connection to Craignure: hikers follow paths from the town to Torosay Castle to reach the starting point of the route up Dùn da Ghaoithe. The hill is the second-highest on Mull and the island’s only Corbett. This describes its place within Mull; the route offers a different focus from visiting historic buildings or playing a round of golf.

You can choose your destination based on which of the island experiences mentioned here matters most for your trip.

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