Saturday, 14 October 2023
Learning new things about Mull from our guests
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Read why Achaban House is perfectly equipped as a base for kayakers
Read More...Sunday, 5 September 2021
We are delighted to be hosting our second art retreat this year with Peace Lily Retreats and wildlife and landscape artist John Trelfall from Friday 24th - Monday 27th September 2021.
Read More...Sunday, 6 June 2021
Our guest Philip Chambers who stayed with us this May sent in some wonderfully evocative "jottings" reflecting his stay with us in words and pictures. They are a real treat to read and beautifully echo why we choose to live here and our guests love visiting
Read More...Saturday, 9 January 2021
Read about the young otter who arrived in Achaban House garden in May 2020 and find out how she is doing at the IOSF sanctuary on Skye
Read More...Thursday, 24 September 2020
Yesterday we took advantage of the perfect weather to get out and do an evening bird count as part of the BTO wetland bird survey that we participate in.
Read More...Sunday, 12 April 2020
A recent walk to nearby Fidden beach resulted in a rare find for us!
Read More...Saturday, 1 February 2020
Located on the hillside overlooking beautiful Ardalanish Beach is Ardalanish Organic Farm, with its herds of Highland cattle and native Hebridean sheep. But what you don’t expect to find on a farm is a high quality weaving mill
Read More...Saturday, 15 June 2019
A trip to Carsaig is on the bucket list of most adventurous walkers visiting Mull, due to the attraction of the Carsaig Arches, which require a demanding, dramatic and rewarding trek to reach. However, it is very worthwhile to visit Carsaig Bay on its own; the grandeur of the bay contrasting with the towering volcanic cliffs surrounding the fertile glen.
Read More...Sunday, 31 March 2019
With keen wild swimmers amongst us, we were delighted to host wild swimmer Calum MacLean and his team at Achaban House this week. Calum is star of the fantastic BBC Alba adventure programme Dhan Uisge (Into the Water) and he was in Fionnphort to film part of the new series.
Read More...Sunday, 30 September 2018
Quite rightly, many people are attracted to visit the tiny unique Iona which is found off the tip of the Ross of Mull. The area is fairly remote, and the journey passes through very beautiful scenery, so why not plan at least a 3-day stay or more and enjoy exploring this special corner of the Hebrides.
Read More...Sunday, 23 September 2018
October is a wonderful month for a short break in the Ross of Mull and a stay at Achaban House. Here are 10 good reasons why!
Read More...Thursday, 30 August 2018
To reach the coastline of Scoor involves a short walk across unmarked moorland. The reward is a stunning beach, a prehistoric cave and a landscape of rock formations straight out of science fiction.
Read More...Saturday, 18 August 2018
When planning your visit to Achaban House, and if coming via Craignure, it might be worth thinking about setting out early to take a detour as there are so many iconic places to visit along the way. One of our favourites is Lochbuie, one of the most beautiful locations on Mull; a sweeping bay fringed with mountains; a 15th century castle; a stone circle in a magical setting, a mediaeval chapel and the quirky “old post office” for old-style shopping and refreshments with an honesty box.
Read More...Tuesday, 31 July 2018
A walk along the coast at Ardtun, near Bunessan, is suited to those with a more adventurous outlook as the going can be very rough in places. But it is a fascinating part of the Ross of Mull and worth the effort if you take care, so we set off on a fine afternoon last week to explore the coast and try a bit of fishing. The waters of Loch Scridain were a beautiful blue green and crystal clear, perfect for snorkelling and the views across Loch Scridain to Burg and the Ardmeanach Peninsula are breathtaking.
Read More...Monday, 9 July 2018
A group of local artists and crafts people have opened a new shop and exhibition area in the Columba Centre in Fionnphort. South West Mull Makers are providing a much needed focus for the excellent creative talent in South West Mull area, with a wide range of colourful and fascinating arts and crafts on display and for sale.
Read More...Monday, 2 July 2018
One of the main attractions for our guests is the opportunity to see puffins on a cruise to Staffa or the Treshnish Isles. Puffins have great appeal because of their small size and comical walk as well as their distinctive rainbow coloured bill, white cheeks and clown-like black stripe down over each eye. One of the delights of puffins on Staffa and the Treshnish Isles is that they are so unafraid of humans – and in some cases downright friendly!
Read More...Wednesday, 4 April 2018
Despite the recent wintery weather, there is a definite sense of spring in the air, and we are enjoying the longer days and looking forward to the increase in temperature which is forecast for next week – it is April after all! But there are a few things we will miss with the passing of winter. A major pleasure of winter on Mull is the passage of migrant birds and in particular for us, the whooper swans that stop over on Loch Pottie for several weeks each way.
Read More...Wednesday, 13 December 2017
While the rest of the UK was snow and ice-bound last week, our guests took advantage of a clear sunny day to explore the tidal island of Erraid, and walk to Balfours Bay (Traigh Gheal) , surely one of the most beautiful coastlines in the UK. Balfours Bay is named after the fictitious character David Balfour in Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel “Kidnapped”, who is washed ashore there in the story.
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