The History of the Isle of Mull

A fierce battle was fought in the 15th century, just north of Tobermory, between Angus, Lord of the Isles and the Earls of Huntly and Crawford, and the site is known as 'Bloody Bay'. One of the ships of the Spanish Armada, Florenica, was moored in Tobermory Bay and blown up here in 1588 after much plotting and deviousness, reputedly with £300,000 of gold bullion on board. Many areas of Mull were cleared of people during the Clearances and later: there are several deserted townships, including Cille Mhuire, Kildavie, Shiaba and Tir Fhearagain. The herring industry was also very important, but this too has dwindled. The population of Mull was recorded as 10,612 in 1821, but by 1969 had dwindled to 2100.

Mull and Iona
Remote, romantic and often mysterious, the islands off the coast of Scotland hold a strong fascination for thousands of visitors each year. Focusing on Mull and Iona, this title is one of a series of illustrated guidebooks providing information on heritage, landscape, climate, flora and fauna.

Paperback - 112 pages 2nd edition (April 1995)

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