The marble quarry ceased operation about 1905. It used to produced a characteristic white marble, often with green flecks. Small samples can still be found on the island beaches after a storm.
Maolbhuidhe Bed and Breakfast offers traditional hospitality and accommodation with modern facilities on the Isle of Mull, close to Fionnphort and the Iona Ferry. Quiet rural location. Ground floor accommodation, private sitting-room, private entrance. Free Car parking.
Maolbhuidhe (pronounced 'mull-voo-ee') is a former croft house, standing in the centre of 24 acres of croft land on a side road about a mile from the village of Fionnphort (Iona Ferry). We have panoramic views in all directions including Iona, the Treshnish Isles and Ben More.
Maolbhuidhe is the ideal Isle of Mull Bed and Breakfast for couples, families and small groups. We offer traditional hospitality with modern facilities.
Our guest suite has a spacious family room with one king-size and one single bed, and a sitting room and a shower-room. Our accommodation is all on the ground floor, and is suitable for couples, or three people sharing the room. You are assured of peace and total privacy.
Your hosts: Linda and Tim Dawson
Address: Maolbhuidhe, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull PA66 6BP
Meaning and Pronunciation:
'Fionnphort' (pronounced 'finnafort') means 'Fair Harbour'
'Maolbhuidhe' (pronounced 'mull-voo-ee') means 'Yellow Knoll'
Fionnphort
Fionnphort, on the tip of the Ross of Mull, is an ideal centre for exploring the Ross itself, and for visiting the islands of Staffa (Fingal's Cave), Lunga (for bird-watching) and, of course, Iona. With a population slightly over 150 (including the surrounding area), Fionnphort has just one pub and one shop with post office.
The Keel Row (pub) serves excellent food; it is often very busy in the evening, so we advise you to book in advance, particularly if you want to eat there on the day of arrival.
Meaning and Pronunciation:
'Fionnphort' (pronounced 'finnafort') means 'Fair Harbour'
'Maolbhuidhe' (pronounced 'mull-voo-ee') means 'Yellow Knoll'
How to get to Mull
The principal car ferry runs from Oban to Craignure (Mull). There are up to ten sailings a day in summer (late March to mid-October). In winter, five or six sailings per day, according to the day of the week. Other ferries run to Mull from Lochaline (Morvern) and Kilchoan (Ardnamurchan).
Maolbhuidhe is about 50-60 minutes drive from Craignure, but it can take longer at busy times. Follow the signs for Fionnphort / Iona ferry. A service bus meets some (but not all) ferries. Detailed directions
More about ferries and getting to Mull from other parts of Scotland.
Meaning and Pronunciation:
'Fionnphort' (pronounced 'finnafort') means 'Fair Harbour'
'Maolbhuidhe' (pronounced 'mull-voo-ee') means 'Yellow Knoll'
Maolbhuidhe offers free unlimited superfast Wi-Fi
Scottish Government Short Term Let Licence No: AR00995F
