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Tobermory is the capital of and the only burgh on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. It is located in the northeastern part of that island, near the northern entrace of the Sound of Mull. Its population is approximately 700 people. The town was founded as a fishing port in 1788.
A treasure ship of the Spanish Armada is said to have sunk in what is now the town's harbour, while the composer Felix Mendelssohn visited in 1829 and is commemorated in an annual festival. The town also has an annual folk music festival.
Many buildings in Tobermory, mostly shops and restaurants, are painted in assorted bright colours, making it a popular location for television programmes, including the children's show Balamory. Notable buildings in the town include Tobermory Clock Tower, while the burgh also boasts a museum, the Tobermory Scotch whisky distillery, and an arts centre. Ferries sail between Tobermory and the mainland to Kilchoan on the peninsula of Ardnamurchan.
Tobermory, Mull as viewed from the Sound of Mull. |
