Festival Menu of Activities & Events
2006
Sunday
17th - Saturday 23rd September
Organised by Mull and Iona Community Trust
& Holiday Mull
Our Annual Food Festival is
a community run event and could not take place without the support,
enthusiasm, imagination & generosity of the communities of Mull & Iona.
This year the Festival co-ordination & fundraising has been done in
partnership with Holiday Mull, our local tourism initiative. Unlike many
food festivals, we do not have a major sponsor, instead we rely on local
businesses who donate money & services to make it all possible - thank you
- Susie Chalupa, Festival Organiser, Mull & Iona Community Trust.
All events details are correct at the time of publishing (13/09/2006)
but may be subject to change, especially outdoor events that are weather
dependent.
Daily
Events on All Week
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Open Days at Ardalanish
Organic Farm
3km South of Bunessan (Uisken
Road)
Cost: free
We welcome visitors to our Organic Farm and Weaving Mill, have a picnic on
the beach, visit the Highland Cattle & Hebridean Sheep and we encourage
you
to walk the self guided
trail. [Ardalanish] See traditional weaving on working looms. Organic
meats, potatoes, [Ardalanish] tweed, clothing & soft furnishings are
available.
For
information Tel: Aeneas, Minty or Roger 01681-700265.
[Ardalanish]
www.isleofmullweavers.co.uk
Exhibition at An Tobar Arts
Centre, Gallery & Café (closed on Sunday)
Argyll Terrace,
Tobermory
Cost: free.
Lunch: per menu.
Time: 10.00am-5.00pm. Closed Sunday
Gallery I A New Destiny is Prepared -
Sculpture by 2005 Artist in Residence, Cath Keay.
Gallery II Ar Creideamh II Our Face II -
Portraits of local Gaelic speakers.
www.antobar.co.uk
Isle
of Mull Cheese Tour (closed on Wednesday)
Sgriob-Ruadh Farm
Cost: Suggested donation - £3
Time: 11.30am. Duration: approx 1 hour
Meet at the Garden Barn. Come and watch the world famous Isle of Mull
Cheese being made and take a tour through the various stages of their
cheese making. In the afternoon why not take a look at the cow-milking
1.00pm-2.30pm.
Tel: 01688 302235
www.isleofmullcheese.co.uk
Festival Lunch at The
Whitehouse Restaurant
Lochaline, Morvern
Cost: per menu.
Time: 12.30pm-2.30pm. Closed Monday
Festival lunch featuring food with low food miles from Mull & Lochaber.
Tel: 01967 421777 e-mail:
jane@thewhitehouserestaurant.co.uk
www.thewhitehouserestaurant.co.uk
Daily
cruise from Tobermory Bay
Hebridean Adventure
1.45pm depart WEATHER PERMITTING
Maximum numbers: 12
Cost £29.50 (children 12-16 years £24.50)
Cruise 2.00pm-5.00pm, depart from Tobermory Pier at 1.45pm
Afternoon cruises aboard our classic wooden sailing ship in the Sound of
Mull or maybe up Loch Sunart and observe the local marine wildlife whilst
enjoying complimentary Mull food and drink produce.
Bookings Essential: Calmac Office, Tobermory. Tel 01688 302017 then press
2 or
Hebridean Adventure Tel 01688 302044
www.hebrideanadventure.co.uk
Evening
Shortbread and Whisky Cruise
Eco-Cruz, Ledaig Pontoon, Tobermory: 6.00-8.00pm
WEATHER PERMITTING
Maximum numbers: 12
Cost: Adults -£25, children under 12- £20.
Enjoy a dram of Tobermory Malt & Isle of Mull shortbread, see seals, and
porpoise, then, watch the sunset over the Western Isles. Suitable for any
age. Wear warm clothing and bring waterproofs.
Meet at Sealife Surveys, (next to MacGochan's Pub), Ledaig car park,
Tobermory 15 minutes before departure.
Booking essential. Tel: Sealife Surveys 01688 302916
www.sealifesurveys.com
Festival Food on the Isle of
Iona
Martyrs' Bay
Restaurant, by the Pier, Isle of Iona
Cost: per menu.
Time: from 6.00pm (courtesy boat returns to Fionnphort 9.00pm).
Situated by the pier, serving fresh seafood, Scottish steaks and
traditional favourites. Evening specials featuring local produce. Book by
5.30pm.
Tel 01681 700382
www.isle-of-iona.com/food.htm
Sunday 17th September
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Carvery at the Isle of Mull
Hotel,
Craignure
Cost: £10.95 for two courses or £13.95 for three.
Time: noon to 3pm.
Serving locally reared meat including roast rib of beef, a selection of
starters & desserts including Isle of Mull cheeses.
Tel: 0870 950 6267
www.crerarhotels.com/ourhotels/isle_of_mull_hotel
Landrover Farm Tour (2 tours)
Glengorm Castle
Estate, Tobermory
Maximum numbers: 8
Cost: Suggested donation - £3
Time: Noon and 2.00pm
Landrover tour of Glengorm Estate to see their highland cattle herds,
blackface and crossing sheep in different stages of production. Morning
Tour: Noon - 1pm. Afternoon Tour: 2 -3pm from the Glengorm Coffee Shop
which offers lunches, light snacks and home-baking. Visit the art
exhibition upstairs. Booking essential Tel: Fiona on 01688 302321.
www.glengormcastle.co.uk
Producers' Market
Dervaig Hall: 2.30pm -
4.00pm
Cost: free
Offering a wide and delicious selection of top quality local shellfish,
meats, free-range eggs and home-baking. Local craft producers and
fundraising stalls for local charities.
Monday 18th September
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Knocknafenaig Township Walk & Lunch
Uisken Car Park, Bunessan.
Cost: walk - donation for the RNLI, lunch, small charge.
Time: 10.30 - 1.00(ish) (in aid of Ross of Mull RNLI)
No maximum numbers.
Advisable to book, but can turn up on the day.
Guided walk led by Ronnie Campbell (retired Forest Enterprise Ranger) to
the ruined township of Knocknafenaig Walkers should meet at Uisken Car
park , Bunessan at 10.30am Please bring walking shoes, waterproofs etc),
the walk will last approx 2-3 hours and will finish at Uisken with
tea/coffee and traditional soups and home baking.
Suitable for everyone, moderate walking.
To book tel: Visit Scotland, Craignure 01680 812377
The Crofters' Kitchen & Garden Open Day,
Dail an Inbhire, by Kintra, Fionnphort
(fundraiser for Ross of Mull Historical Centre).
Cost: £5.
Time: Noon-1.30pm.
Short guided tour round the garden & information on growing on the West
Coast.
Lunch: home-made soup, bread & seasonal salads.
Tel: 01681 700509
Producers' Market
Creich Hall, Fionnphort
SORRY - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
'Afternoon Tea' Sail
Alternative Boat Hire,
from Iona or Fionnphort
www.isle-of-iona.com/boattrips.htm -
WEATHER PERMITTING
Maximum numbers 11
Cost: £17.00 Adults, £9.00 children
Time : 2.15 (duration 3 hours)
Sail in a traditional open wooden sailing boat and enjoy our selection of
home-baking.
Booking essential. Tel. 01681 700537
Gourmet Evening at Reef
Bunessan
Cost: £29.90.
Time: 7.00pm
A warm welcome of champagne & oysters followed by a four course gourmet
seafood meal with locally caught shellfish. Tea and coffee to follow.
Booking essential. Tel: 01681 700291.
Tuesday 19th September
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A Walk on the Edge
Forest Enterprise Car
Park, Fishnish
Maximum numbers: 20
Cost: walk - donation, lunch per menu prices
Time:
11.00am - 1.00pm
Join RSPB, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, retired Ranger, Ronnie
Campbell, and Jan Dunlop, the Countryside Ranger for a guided wildlife
walk along the coast from Garmony to Fishnish. The walk offers fine
opportunities to learn about and to spot (if we are lucky) much of Mull's
wonderful wildlife including otters, porpoises, seals, woodland and
coastal bird species and even eagles followed by the opportunity to enjoy
a delicious local lunch at Balmeanach Tea Room.
Please wear sturdy footwear, bring binoculars, and waterproof clothing
just in case!
Booking essential. Tel: Visit Scotland Craignure 01680 812377
Landrover Farm Tour (2 tours)
Glengorm Castle
Estate, Tobermory
Maximum numbers: 8
Cost: Suggested donation - £3
Time: Noon
and 2.00pm
Landrover tour of Glengorm Estate to see their highland cattle herds,
blackface and crossing sheep in different stages of production. Morning
Tour: Noon - 1pm. Afternoon Tour: 2 -3pm from the Glengorm Coffee Shop
which offers lunches, light snacks and home-baking. Visit the art
exhibition upstairs. Booking essential Tel: Fiona on 01688 302321.
www.glengormcastle.co.uk
Duart Castle Food Festival
Lunch
Duart Castle, By Craignure:
Cost: per menu.
Time: lunch noon-2.00pm snacks until 5.30pm
Enjoy a
special lunch of home made soups, quiche and home-baking, using local
produce then experience Duart Castle, home of the Clan Maclean with all it
can offer
01680 812309
www.duartcastle.com
Mussel Farm Tour and Seafood
Supper
Inverlussa
Mussel Farm, By Craignure
(fundraiser in aid of RNLI)
Maximum numbers 100. Cost: £6Time: 5.30pm - late
Commencing with a short (optional) boat trip on Loch Spelve, followed by
an informal supper of local salmon, smoked by Geoff Kidd to his own
special recipe (salmon courtesy of Scottish Sea Farms) Plus Island Bakery
crusty bread, fresh oysters with lemon and Tabasco, supplied and opened by
George Martin of Isle of Mull Oysters, and our own mussels in 2 different
sauces. There will also be a complimentary glass of wine. The supper will
be held at the packing shed and will not be weather dependent. There will
be a fundraising raffle and the whole event will take a minimum of 2 hours
(depends on how sociable it becomes)- last year we were all still enjoying
ourselves at 11.00pm!. The seafood has been donated by the above mentioned
suppliers, so that almost all the proceeds will go to the RNLI - (last
year we raised over £1100).
Booking must be made asap,
last year we were fully booked by the Sunday.
Tel: Helen or Douglas,
Inverlussa Mussels 01680 812436
Wednesday 20th September
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Isle of Carna Cruise and
Barbecue
from
Tobermory Bay.
Weather permitting.
Cost £35.
Time: 10.30am-3.30pm (approx).
Cruise up Loch Sunart & Loch Teacuis with opportunity to see marine &
coastal wildlife. Go ashore on the privately owned remote Island of Carna
for a barbecue of local seafood & meats, Book day before.
Tel: Sealife Surveys 01688 302916.
Tobermory
Children's Farm & Tea Room
Salen Road, Tobemory
Cost: Adults £4, children £2
Time: 10.00am-5.00pm
Visit the farm and enjoy a piece of Netta's dumpling!
www.tobermorychildrensfarm.co.uk
Producers' Market
Aros Hall, Tobermory
(Sponsored by The Sea Fish Authority)
Cost: £1.00 includes cup of tea or coffee
Time: Noon - 2.30pm
Stall holders with fresh local meats, shellfish, salmon, cheese, organic
biscuits, vegetables, honey and home baking. Local craft producers.
Professional Chef Cookery Demonstrations: 12.30 - 2.00pm
Local chefs demonstrating recipes and specialities.
'Junior Chef of the Year' Award (Sponsored by Sue & Michael Fink.
(Ptarmigan Guest House, Tobermory). Announcement of the winner and
award for this competition for Tobermory High School pupils
'Afternoon Tea'
Sail
Alternative Boat Hire, from
Iona or Fionnphort
- WEATHER PERMITTING
Maximum numbers 11
Cost: £17.00 Adults, £9.00 children
Time : 2.15 (duration 3 hours)
Sail in a traditional open wooden sailing boat and enjoy our selection of
home-baking.
Booking essential. Tel. 01681 700537
www.isle-of-iona.com/boattrips.htm
Ceilidh & Supper
Aros Hall, Tobermory.
(Sponsored by MacSweens of Edinburgh)
Cost: £10 per person (in aid of Hall funds)
Time: 7.00pm-'til late
Traditional ceilidh with three course meal of soup, haggis, and dumpling
(vegetarian option available). Unlicensed - bring your own bottle.
Tickets from Aros Hall 01688 302415 and Mull Butchers shop, Tobermory
01688 302021
The Whitehouse
Restaurant Afloat
from Tobermory Bay
Maximum numbers: 12
Cost £69. Depart 6.00pm, duration 3 hours
Subject to suitable weather and minimum number of 10.
Treat yourself to a Sail on Loch Sunart and enjoy Canape/s and a glass of
Prosecco then a 3-course dinner, cooked on board by The Whitehouse
Restaurant, Lochaline's chef, Paul Burton, includes 1/2 bottle wine.
Book by 19th (£30 deposit required).
Tel: 01967 421777.
www.thewhitehouserestaurant.co.uk
Thursday 21st September
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Guided walk around the
Isle of Ulva
Meet at Ulva Ferry
Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Maximum numbers 20
Cost: walk - donation, ferry fare, lunch - per menu
Meet at Ulva Ferry at 10.00am then take a short boat trip to the Isle of
Ulva. Jan, the Countryside Ranger, will take you on a guided walk around a
small part of this tranquil island, giving you the opportunity to learn
about the island's past and present ending at the Boathouse tearoom for a
special festival lunch.
Please wear sturdy footwear, bring binoculars and waterproof clothing just
in case.
Booking essential. Tel: Visit Scotland Craignure 01680 812377
Garden Tours and
Lunch
Torosay Castle, Craignure
Cost: £10 per person including entrance, tour and lunch
Time 11.00am - tour approx. 1 hour
Take a walk around the gardens of Torosay Castle with Mike, the head
gardener, then lunch on local pâté and salad and oatcakes, and home-baking
in the tearoom.
Booking essential. Tel: Visit Scotland Craignure 01680 812377 or Torosay
Castle 01680 812421
Landrover Farm
Tour (2 tours)
Glengorm Castle Estate,
Tobermory
Maximum numbers: 8
Cost: Suggested donation - £3
Time: Noon and 2.00pm
Landrover tour of Glengorm Estate to see their highland cattle herds,
blackface and crossing sheep in different stages of production. Morning
Tour: Noon - 1pm. Afternoon Tour: 2 -3pm from the Glengorm Coffee Shop
which offers lunches, light snacks and home-baking. Visit the art
exhibition upstairs. Booking essential Tel: Fiona on 01688 302321.
www.glengormcastle.co.uk
Sagar Balti House
Buffet Evening
Back Brae, Tobermory
Cost: £9.95.
Time: 6.00pm-10.00pm.
Authentic Indian cuisine. Two course buffet comprising selection of
starters, meat & vegetarian curries.
Booking essential for parties of 6 and over. Tel: 01688 302422
www.isleofmullrestaurant.co.uk
Friday
22nd September
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Seafood Cruise
Turus Mara - depart Ulva Ferry
Cost: £30.
Time: 11.30am. Duration 3 hours.
Loch cruise,
probably around the Isle of Ulva (depends on weather) with local seafood
lunch on board. Opportunity to see marine and coastal wildlife.
Booking
essential. Tel: Turus Mara 08000 858786 or 01688 400242
www.turusmara.com
Organic
Garden Tours
St Columba Hotel, Isle of Iona
Cost: free.
Time: 2.30pm-4.00pm.
Weather permitting.
A gentle
guided walk around the hotel’s organic gardens & advice on growing organic
vegetables.
www.stcolumba-hotel.co.uk
Seafood Extravaganza
Village Hall, Dervaig
(sponsored by the Sea fish Authority)
Maximum numbers 70
Cost: £24 per person (includes a glass of wine)
Time: 7.00pm ‘til late
Doors open at 7.00pm and the evening commences at 7.30pm. The set meal
comprises 4 courses plus coffee. There will be lobster, crab, oysters,
mussels, langoustine and a fish dish, with a free glass of wine. Wine is
available to buy. Plus musical entertainment
Tickets from: Post Office, Dervaig. Tel: 01688 400208.
Saturday
23rd September
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Garden Tours and Lunch &
Loretto Pipes &
Drums
Torosay Castle, Craignure
Cost: £10 per person including entrance, tour and lunch
Time: 11.00am. Tour approx. 1 hour
Take a walk around the gardens of Torosay Castle with Mike, the head
gardener, then lunch on local pâté and salad and oatcakes, and home-baking
in the tearoom. Music provided by the Loretto School Pipes & Drums
Booking essential. Tel: Visit Scotland Craignure 01680 812377 or Torosay
Castle 01680 812421
www.torosay.com
Landrover Farm
Tour (2 tours)
Glengorm Castle Estate,
Tobermory
Maximum numbers: 8
Cost: Suggested donation - £3
Time: Noon and 2.00pm
Landrover tour of Glengorm Estate to see their highland cattle herds,
blackface and crossing sheep in different stages of production. Morning
Tour: Noon - 1pm. Afternoon Tour: 2 -3pm from the Glengorm Coffee Shop
which offers lunches, light snacks and home-baking. Visit the art
exhibition upstairs. Booking essential Tel: Fiona on 01688 302321.
www.glengormcastle.co.uk
Geological Feast (sponsored by Bowman's Coaches)
Meet at Salen Hotel at noon
Maximum 15 people.
Cost: £12.50 includes packed lunch, afternoon tea & minibus.
Time: Time: noon-4.30pm.
Led by a local geologist. Tour by minibus to Gribun, Kinloch (afternoon
tea at Kinloch Hotel), Craig Quarry, Glen More & Lochdon area giving an
overview and the opportunity to examine of part of the geology of Mull.
There will be some walking over rough terrain. Please wear sturdy
footwear, bring waterproof clothing just in case. Pick up available at
11.30am from Craignure
Booking essential. Tel: Craignure TIC 01680 812377.
Festival Food &
Music (Loretto School Pipes & Drums)
Javiers Restaurant, Ledaig,
Tobermory.
Cost: per menu.
Time: from 6.00pm (music at 9.30pm).
Enjoy the best of local food with lamb, shellfish, fish & vegetables
served in Javier's unique style.
Booking advisable. Tel: 01688 302365.
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