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Mull’s sea-lochs, mountains, coast and machair are home to a diverse flora and fauna, while the surrounding sea harbours a rich marine life. It also boasts lovely scenery and surrounding islands within easy reach.

Mull is the third largest of the Hebridean islands and boasts almost 500km of beautiful coastline. It is also home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, making it a very rewarding destination for the keen naturalist.

Mull is one of the best places in the UK to see otters, most reliably encountered in sea-lochs where great northern and red-throated divers can also be seen.

Another draw for birdwatchers are the healthy populations of both golden and white-tailed eagles, as well as other raptors including short-eared owl and hen harrier. Red deer are ubiquitous across the island, while along the coastline grey and harbour seals can be seen hauled up on boulders and beaches or at sea.

Offshore, the waters around Mull are home to a rich marine life including basking shark, minke whale, and dolphins such as common and bottlenose (and even, occasionally, Risso’s dolphin and orca).

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: otter, grey seal, golden eagle, white-tailed eagle, minke whale
  • Where: Hebrides, Scotland

Wildlife trips

This wildlife location is featured in the following itineraries:

Isle of Mull Wildlife Cruise

This superb wildlife cruise explores the wildlife-rich Hebridean island of Mull, one of the best places in the UK to see otters as well as a variety of marine mammals and birdlife. Visit the enchanting Small Isles in search of grey seals, Atlantic puffins and gannets, and hopefully some excellent whale watching. Find out more about Isle of Mull Wildlife Cruise

  • Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £2,050
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • A
    • S

Isle of Mull Wildlife Extravaganza

The Isle of Mull offers some of the finest wildlife watching in the UK and in the company of our expert leaders we hope to enjoy a wealth of bird and mammal life. From the comfort of a hotel in Loch Na Keal, explore by foot, vehicle and boat at the peak time for wildlife activity. Find out more about Isle of Mull Wildlife Extravaganza

  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £2,595
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • J

Isle of Mull Photography With Nick Garbutt & Alex Hyde

Join us for a week of outstanding British wildlife photography on the magical Isle of Mull. Enjoy creative photography as we spend intimate time immersed within a huge puffin colony, capture spectacular images of white-tailed sea eagles diving for fish and photograph everything from otters to sundews. Find out more about Z) Isle of Mull Photography With Nick Garbutt & Alex Hyde

  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £3,295
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • M
    • J

Isle of Mull Wildlife Photography

Join us on our wildlife photography trip to the Isle of Mull where we spend time photographing the islands’ wildlife including its enigmatic puffins and spectacular white-tailed sea eagles. There’s also the chance to see seals, and cetaceans and indulge in some macro photography, from our base in Tobermory. Find out more about Z) Isle of Mull Wildlife Photography

  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £2,795
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • M
    • J

Isle of Mull Wildlife Photography in Autumn

Join us on a wildlife photography holiday to the Isle of Mull in autumn, specifically timed to witness the spectacle of the red deer rut and the vast numbers of pupping Atlantic grey seals. Amongst stunning autumn colours we also hope to photograph otters, white-tailed and golden eagles. Find out more about Z) Isle of Mull Wildlife Photography in Autumn

  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £2,795
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • O
Suggested accommodation options are shown below. Please contact us for further recommendations.

Killiechronan House

Killiechronan House

Located on the edge of wildlife-rich Loch Na Keal, Killiechronan House is a traditional Scottish country house, full of character. Offering homely accommodation in a mixture of double and twin en suite rooms along with plenty of communal space, it's an ideal base for a group wildlife tour. Find Out More about Killiechronan House

Knock House

Knock House

Knock House is a classic west highland country house located in the heart of the 12,000 hectare Benmore Estate in Scotland. Full of new life and old charm, it offers comfortable accommodation for up to 20 guests, with stunning views over the surrounding hills and glens. Find Out More about Knock House

The Tobermory Hotel

The Tobermory Hotel

Overlooking Tobermory’s charming harbour, this friendly boutique style hotel is a converted set of Fishermen’s cottages, offering tasteful accommodation and an excellent restaurant. It's a perfect place for exploring the wilds of the Isle of Mull and an insight into Scottish island life. Find Out More about The Tobermory Hotel

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Seahorse II

Seahorse II EXPEDITION VESSEL

With a choice of comfortable cabins, a wonderful deck saloon for dining and wildlife viewing, and a high foredeck, the Seahorse II is ideally equipped for cruising around the Isle of Mull and other Hebridean islands, while an onboard chef provides locally sourced fresh food each day. Find Out More about Seahorse II