Isle of Ulva
Ulbha
A small island on Mull's west side, reached by a two-minute ferry crossing. The community bought the island and preserves its trails, tearoom and historic farmsteads. Seals and white-tailed sea eagles are often seen.
Ulva lies off the west coast of Mull, separated from Ulva Ferry by a strait of about 200 metres. Small boats ferry passengers on demand, signalled by raising a sign. The island has only a dozen or so residents. In 2018, the community bought the entire island together. Marked trails lead to a coast of basalt columns, the abandoned stone village, the MacQuarie family burial ground and a church designed by Thomas Telford. The walking loops take between 2 and 5 hours return. The boathouse restaurant by the pier serves seafood, and seals, otters and white-tailed sea eagles are common. Ulva Ferry is also one of the departure points for boat trips to Staffa and Lunga.
Opening hours
Ferry about 09:00–17:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Eas Fors Waterfall
- MacKinnon's Cave
- Loch na Keal
- Calgary Bay
- Fingal's Cave, Staffa
- Glengorm Castle
- Ardalanish Weavers & Beach
- Tobermory