Dear Friends, My wife and I will be in Scotland later this month and will be in Mull on Friday, 24 August. We plan to wander all around the Ross, to Creich, where my g-g-g grandfather Donald McLean (born 1786) and the areas around Bunnesan and Fionnphort. This will be my first vist to Mull. As we only have one day there, what should we see? What should I be looking for? Are there ruins around Creich of old croft houses? Graveyards? I value your suggestions! Best Regards, Sandford MacLean

Hi Sandford, What a difficult question you pose. When you say that you have only one day there I wonder just how much time you really have to explore. If you are traveling over from Oban and have to return there the same day, you are going to have far less time than if you are already staying on the island. Equally a great deal will depend on whether you have your own transport or will be dependent on public transport. If you be reliant on public transport you can be dropped at Bunessan but the next bus to Creich or Fionnport will not be for another two hours. In this case I would recommend that you use the services of the local taxi / guide service (Mull and Iona Taxi - http://www.mullionataxi.com/). I'm sure David will be able to get you to all the places that you would like to in the shortest possible time. In Bunessan you have the churches (Church of Scotland and Baptist) and the Ross of Mull Historical Centre. Just outside you have Suie burial ground and the ruins of the old village of Suie. Check out http://www.bunessan.bordernet.co.uk/ Next ago the road towards Fionnphort comes Creich which is 1.3 miles off the 'main' road. No public transport goes to Creich. There are a the ruins of old croft houses in the area. Close to the road junction there is the old school which is now the community centre and the ruins of the old blacksmiths. A quarter mile further down the road there is St Ernan's Church (Church of Scotland). If you get to Creich, I would suggest that you continue on to the little gem of Kintra. Then on to Fionnphort with its burial ground. Check http://www.mull.zynet.co.uk/accommodation/fionnphort.htm If you get the chance I would suggest that you get a copy of 'Discover the Ross' produced by the Ross of Mull Historical Centre (£12 plus postage). Sorry no ISBN. This is a detailed informative guide to the whole area and will help you determine how best to fill your day. It is available from local (Mull/Oban) bookshops (and I think on the ferry) and by post from the Centre on www.rohmc.org.uk. However I have just checked this website and its offline. Hope this helps. Enjoy your day. Ian