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The Isle of Mull [6] or simply Mull [3] [7] (Scottish Gaelic: Muile ⓘ) [8] is the second-largest island of the Inner Hebrides (after Skye) and lies off the west coast of Scotland in the council area of Argyll and Bute. Covering 875.35 square kilometres (337.97 sq mi), Mull is the fourth-largest island in Scotland.
Tobermory (/ ˌ t oʊ b ər ˈ m ɔːr i /; Scottish Gaelic: Tobar Mhoire) [2] is the capital of, and until 1973 the only burgh on, the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Inner Hebrides.It is located on the east coast of Mishnish, the most northerly part of the island, near the northern entrance of the Sound of Mull.
Holi is characterized by the use of colored powders, which is unique to the festival, whereas the Water Throwing Festival primarily involves the use of clear water. The origins and symbolic meanings of Holi are deeply intertwined with Hindu mythology and cultural traditions, whereas the Water Throwing Festival has varying cultural significance ...
The geology of the Isle of Mull in Scotland is dominated by the development during the early Palaeogene period of a ‘volcanic central complex’ associated with the opening of the Atlantic Ocean. The bedrock of the larger part of the island is formed by basalt lava flows ascribed to the Mull Lava Group erupted onto a succession of Mesozoic ...
Salen (Scottish Gaelic: An t-Sàilean [1]) is a settlement on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. [2] It is on the east coast of the island, on the Sound of Mull, approximately halfway between Craignure and Tobermory at the narrowest part of the island. The full name of the settlement is 'Sàilean Dubh Chaluim Chille' (the little black bay of St Columba).
The History of the Western Highlands and Isles of Scotland 1493–1625 (2008 reprint by Birlinn ed.). Edinburgh: Thomas D. Morrison. ISBN 1-904607-57-8. Haswell-Smith, Hamish (2004). The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh: Canongate. ISBN 978-1-84195-454-7. Hunter, James (2000). Last of the Free: A History of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland ...
As the 66th annual Beaufort Water Festival comes to a close, the new commodore must begin planning for 2023. Change of watch: Meet Beaufort’s new Water Festival commodore. He’s an old hand
Knocknafenaig (Scottish Gaelic: Cnoc na Fennaig) is a ruined township on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.. Located in the south-western portion of the island known as the Ross of Mull, Knocknafenaig is an extremely well preserved township that shows many characteristics of the 19th-century and early 20th-century living conditions.