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Organised by Mull and Iona Community Trust

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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 Aeneas, Minty or Roger 01681-700265.
[Ardalanish] www.isleofmullweavers.co.uk

Sgriob-Ruadh Farm, Tobermory
Cost: Suggested donation - £5
Time: 11.30am. Duration: approx 1.5 hrs
Cheese making, cheese tasting and tour.  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.
01688 302235    http://www.isleofmullcheese.co.uk/ 

Lochaline, Morvern
Cost: per menu.
Time: 12.30pm-2.30pm. Closed Monday
Food with low food miles from Mull & Lochaber. Local Seafood Specials - Lochaline langoustine, hand dived Sound of Mull Scallops, Oban razor clams, Lochaline mackerel. Just a short ferry ride from Fishnish to Lochaline then short walk from the pier
01967 421394 or 07884361545 e-mail: jane@thewhitehouserestaurant.co.uk
http://www.thewhitehouserestaurant.co.uk/

Afternoon cruise from Tobermory Bay

Hebridean Adventure
Daily - except Sunday

1.30pm depart (Duration 3 hrs) WEATHER PERMITTING
Maximum numbers: 12
Cost £33.00 (children 10-16 years £28.00)
Cruise 2.00pm-5.00pm, depart from Tobermory Pier at 1.45pm
Afternoon cruises aboard our classic wooden sailing ship. Cruise 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. 01688 302017 then press 2 or
Hebridean Adventure 01688 302044
http://www.hebrideanadventure.co.uk/

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.
01681 700382
www.isle-of-iona.com/food.htm

Festival Specials

Glenforsa Hotel Restaurant, Salen
Cost: per menu.
Time: 6pm-9.30pm.
Dishes created by Chef Mike Elsom featuring local produce Isle of Mull cheeses, local seafood, including crab, salmon, razor clams & scallops. Bar specials changing Daily.
Book 01680 300377 www.glenforsa.com

Seafood & Lamb Festival Specials

The Keel Row, Fionnphort.
Cost: Please request price at time of booking.
Time 6pm -8.30pm
Every evening of the food festival we have a special set 2-course
organic menu available featuring local seafood and Mull Lamb.
Book: 01681 700458

 

Thursday 6th September
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Glengorm Castle Estate, Tobermory
Maximum numbers: 8
Cost: Suggested donation - £3
Time: Noon & 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. Start from Glengorm Coffee Shop which offers lunches, light snacks and home-baking. Visit the art exhibition upstairs.

Booking essential Pam on 01688 302321. www.glengormcastle.co.uk
 

Chef Demonstrations

Javier’s Restaurant, Ledaig Car Park, Tobermory

Time: 1.30pm-4.pm
Cost: £3 Includes refreshments
Local chefs Javier Del Pianne, and Jo Currie from Highland Cottage will demonstrate easy recipes using local produce

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. 01688 302422
http://www.isleofmullrestaurant.co.uk/

Steakhouse Evening

Salen Hotel, Salen
Cost: per menu.
Time: 6.00pm-8.30pm
Sirloin, Venison and Salmon steaks plus a vegetarian option, served in our dining room with superb views over Sound of Mull. A variety of starters and desserts
Booking essential.  01680 300324
www.isleofmullrestaurant.co.uk

Friday 7th September
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Landrover Farm Tour - See Thursday for details

'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. 01681 700537
www.isle-of-iona.com/boattrips.htm

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

Organic Barbecue & Ceilidh

Isle of Iona (ferry from Fionnphort)

organised by the Argyll Hotel, Iona

Sunset Cruise

Sealife Surveys, Ledaig, Tobemory)
Maximum numbers 40
Cost: £25 Adults, £20 children under 12
Time: 6.00pm - Weather Permitting
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. ( Sealife Surveys  01688 302916 www.sealifesurveys.com/

Seafood Extravaganza

Village Hall, Dervaig
(sponsored by the Sea fish Authority)
SOLD OUT
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.

Saturday 8th September
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From Tobermory Bay (Weather permitting)
Cost: £tbc
Time: 10.30am – return approx 3.30pm
Maximum numbers: 36
Cruise along Loch Sunart & Loch Teacuis. Opportunity to see marine and coastal wildlife, then ashore for a barbecue on local seafood and meat on the privately owned remote Isle of Carna.
Book the day before latest
Sealife Surveys 01688 302916

Wild Food Walk

About Mull Tours - Meet Kilpatrick Cemetery Nr Bunessan
Cost: walk & light seafood lunch at REEF Restaurant £8.50, Walk only £4.50
Meet at 10.30am
Maximum numbers: 12
Meet at the old cemetry 2 miles Craignure side of Bunessan for a
Guided walk, with Wildlife Guide David Greenhalgh, with a chance to see wildlife & gather wild food. Then, enjoy a wild food lunch. Some rough walking along the shore line, possible shallow wading , so wellies recommended.
Book day before at the latest  01681 700507 or VisitScotland 01680 812377

Italian Thai Fusion at the Med

Mediterranea, Salen
Cost: £27 for 3 courses
Time: 6pm-10pm
Come and join us for an unusual experience of local produce combining original Italian and Thai ingredients transformed into unique dishes by the experienced hands of a duo Italian/Thai chefs specially for this year Food Festival.
Book: 01680 300200
 

Crofters’ Feast

Pennyghael Community Hall
(fundraiser for the Hall)
Maximum numbers: 60
Cost: £12
Time: 7pm
Buffet of locally produced ingredients including: - Crofters soup, winkle gruel, venison casserole
Loch Scridain mussels prepared at the buffet, local prawns, roast local lamb , crab dishes, mackerel, and a variety of desserts. plus Scottish entertainment with local band Bodhran Bodhran.
Book: Craignure Tourist Office 01680 812377

Indian Feast Night

The Keel Row, Fionnphort
Cost: £15.00
Time: 7pm-9.pm
The Keel Row Evening starts at 7.00 p.m. with a complimentary Indian
spice inspired cocktail
Book: 01681 700458

Sunday 9th September
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Glenforsa Hotel Restaurant, Near Salen
Time: 12pm-3pm
Cost: 2 Courses £12.95. 3 Courses £14.95
Festival Sunday Lunch Featuring Local Seafood & Meats.
Choice of starters, traditional roast lunch & desserts
Booking Essential 01680 300 377. www.glenforsa.com

Café Fish on the Pier

Café Fish, Calmac Pier Tobermory
Cost: per menu.
Time: 1pm-5pm.
Join us on the pier for Deutz Champagne and Isle of Mull Oysters. We will also have a seafood barbecue
 

Dervaig Hall:
Cost: free
Time: 2.30pm – 4pm
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.

Harvest Festival on the Isle of Ulva

The Boathouse Restaurant & Ulva Church
Cost: Ferry fare, lunch per menu, church service free (offering).
Time: church service only be at Ulva Ferry between 2.45 and 3 o'clock to catch the ferry.
A unique celebration of Harvest on Ulva. Firstly Taste the Sea at lunch in the Boathouse restaurant accompanied by the music of a Saxess, a saxophone quartet. Then continue to Ulva Church for the service, accompanied by local children and the Iona Abbey singers. Tea in the Boathouse as you depart. On Ulva, limited transport should be available but, all who can, should come prepared for a 20 minutes walk on rough and muddy roads
For further information on the service or to check the church ferry in bad weather please phone the Boathouse 01688 500226 or 500241 or Bill Pollock 01680 300507.
Services on Ulva are conducted for the Church of Scotland, are intended for all ages, and are normally meaningful and fun.

Treshnish Walk

Treshnish Estate, Near Calgary

Maximum number: 20
Time: 5.30pm
Cost: donation to the Ranger Service
Meet at Treshnish Estate car park for a guided walk by Jan, the Ranger. Examine the flora, fauna and the history of this stunning estate, then on to the barn for the delicious Slow Food Feast
Book: Craignure Tourist Office 01680 812377

Sunset Cruise - see Friday for details

Treshnish Estate, Near Calgary
(Fundraiser for the RNLI)
SOLD OUT
Buffet of locally slow grown food, many ingredients sourced from our own estate, in a barn setting. Bring your own bottle. Parking available - £2 reduction per person if car sharing with 4 per car.
Tickets from Mull Butchers, Tobermory, 01688 302021

Isle of Mull Hotel, Craignure
Maximum number: 30.
Time: 7pm ‘til late
Cost: £10.
Buffet of Scottish produce cooked in an Eastern European style followed by Scottish, Polish and Bulgarian entertainment. Book; Isle of Mull Hotel – 0870 9506267

Island Fayre

The Argyll Arms, Bunessan
Cost: £15.00
Specially prepared dishes using Ardalanish Beef, Iona lamb, Isle of Mull cheeses, Tob Smoked trout and local shellfish (if available).
Book: 01681 700240

Monday 10th September
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Isle of Ulva – depart from Ulva Ferry

Maximum number: 20
Time: 10am
Cost: Donation to the Ranger Service
Meet at Ulva Ferry for a short boat trip to the Isle of Ulva. Jan, the Ranger, will lead a walk around a small area of this tranquil island. Opportunities to learn about the island’s past, admire the wonderful scenery, learn about the resident wildlife, and have a window of island life, giving you a taster for future visits.
The walk will end at the Boathouse Tearoom, for a taste of the island’s hospitality by savouring a much-rewarded strupak (cup of tea and a snack).
Please wear sturdy footwear, bring binoculars and waterproof clothing just in case. Book: Craignure Tourist Office 01680 812377

Dail an Inbhire, by Kintra, Fionnphort:

(fundraiser for Ross of Mull Historical Centre).

Cost: £5.
Time: 11.30am -2.00pm.
Short guided tour round the Croft and gardens with information on the native flora and growing on the West Coast .
Lunch: home-made soup, bread & seasonal salads. 01681 700509

Seafood Cruise

Turus Mara, Depart Ulva Ferry
Cost: £40
Time: 11.30am (approx 3 hours)
Loch cruise with seafood lucnch on board. Wildlife watching opportunity
Turus Mara  08000 858786 or 01688 400242 www.turusmara.com

Landrover Farm Tour - See Thursday for details

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  http://www.duartcastle.com/

Tuesday 11th September
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Family Walk, Picnic & Beach Workshop

Langamull, Near Calgary

Cost: Packed Lunch £5. Activities/walk - donation to Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust http://www.hwdt.org
Time: 11.30am
Duration: 3 hours
Meet at the car park for Langamull for an easy walk to the beach followed by a picnic. There will be environmental activities suitable for children when they can explore and learn about marine life.
Book by 4.30pm day before. Craignure Tourist Office 01680 812377 to book a place and to order a Tobemory Bakery packed lunch of local produce.

Isle of Mull Oysters - Farm Tour & Tasting

Penmore, Near Dervaig
(fundraiser for Dervaig Village Hall)
Cost: £5
Time: 11.45am
Maximum numbers: none - prior booking necessary
Follow Oyster Farm Tour directions from the Croig Road, Departing at noon from the car park area, there will be a 10-15 minute walk over rough-ish ground to the oyster beach for an informative tour of Isle of Mull Oysters' production, then a glass of wine or juice and a taste the oysters. Isle of Mull Crab Co sandwiches will be available to buy. Parking is limited so please car share where possible. Suitable footwear and waterproofs are recommended. Disabled transport by prior arrangement
Book by Tuesday 10am at the latest Craignure Tourist Office 01680 812377

Landrover Farm Tour - See Thursday for details

Mussel Farm Tour and Seafood Supper

Inverlussa Mussel Farm, By Craignure
(fundraiser in aid of RNLI)
Maximum numbers 100. Cost: £6 Time: 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 prior to noon on Monday 10th September
Helen or Douglas, Inverlussa Mussels 01680 812436

Far East Evening

Javier's Restautant, Tobermory
Cost: £20
Time: 7pm
Buffet of local produce with a spicy theme. Entertainment with belly dancer and dance lesson. (more details to follow)
Book 01688 302365

John Goldie in Concert

An Tobar Arts Centre, Argyll Terrace, Tobermory
Cost: £8/£6(members).
Time: 8.30pm
World class acoustic guitarist John Goldie entertains, plus a free dram of Tobermory Malt.
Tickets An tobar 01688 302211

Island Fayre - see Sunday 9th

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