WALKERS: Mull boasts the only Munro on an island other than Skye (Ben More), one Corbett (Dun da Gaoithe) and one Corbett top (Ben More - A'Chioch). But there are other amazing routes to suit all abilities. Knockan has a drying room for wet gear.

CYCLISTS: Knockan has secure, dry storage for bikes, and a drying room for wet gear. Bike hire and local routes,

FAMILIES: A Mull holiday might not qualify for the category 'lively' (in the sense of one where you might worry about your youngsters getting their extra-curricular education prematurely completed), but it has just about everything else - mountains and machairs, spectacular beaches and awesome sea cliffs, a sense of the past and a sense of the 'now. And Knockan, with its location,  facilities and selection of books and board games is an ideal base.

FISHING: Lochs, rivers, permits and advice.

BIRD WATCHING: Species list and where to see them.

SEA EAGLES: Mull is home to around 11 pairs.  How to view them.

GOLDEN EAGLES: "A great place to see these birds is the Isle of Mull which has a very healthy population." (Wildlife Britain. Click here) There are about 30 eagle ranges in all, both in the mountains of central Mull, and along the rugged sea cliffs of the south coast as far west as Erraid.

WILD FLOWERS: Click here

Interested in the Da Vinci code or Mary Magdalene?

Interested in Standing Stones or Menhirs? Click here

Interested in the Arandora Star? Click here

Interested in Scottish history and heritage? (Ardtun local history) or (Mull history in general)

Iona, Staffa, or Treshnish Isles bird sanctuary. Ferries are only a few miles away at Fionnphort.