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).
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 Knock House on the 12,000 hectare Benmore Estate we will explore by foot, vehicle and boat at the peak time for wildlife activity. Find out more about Isle of Mull Wildlife Extravaganza
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. Find out more about Isle of Mull Wildlife Photography
This exclusive wildlife cruise circumnavigates 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. We also visit the enchanting islands of Lunga and Coll in search of grey seals, Atlantic puffins and gannets. Find out more about Z) Isle of Mull Wildlife Cruise
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
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
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
