The 10 Best Things to do in Tobermory, Scotland

Exciting performances throughout the year – theatre, dance, comedy, music & children’s shows.

Sea Life Surveys, established over 30 years ago in 1982, was the first and is now the most experienced whale watching, porpoise, shark and dolphin watching, marine survey, and education programme in the UK. Establishing the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust in 1992, Sea Life Surveys is still actively conducting a research programme focused on the Minke whale and contributing directly to marine conservation.

Experience the beautiful landscape and unique wildlife of the Isles of Mull, Iona and Ulva on a Mull Magic guided wildlife walk or tour. Watch Golden and White-tailed Eagles soaring effortlessly over mountains, herds of red deer roaming wild moorland, seals lazily basking on offshore skerries and delightful butterflies flitting gracefully among wild flower meadows that contain many unusual orchids.

Guided natural history walks across 5,500 beautiful acres of North-west Mull. Search for the island's finest wildlife, amid magnificent scenery and archaeology on Glengorm. We specialise in bespoke experiences for couples and family groups. We are happy to take individuals out. From Butterflies to Basking Sharks, Glengorm offers you the chance to enjoy species from a range of different habitats over the course of your walk. We have a selection of different routes for you to choose from. The use of binoculars and a telescope is included - with the option to visit our private lochside hide. Booking is essential.

Multi, national award-winning (Scotland's Best Newcomer 2017, Scotland's Best Outdoor Adventure Experience 2018, Scotland's Best Tour Experience 2019) wildlife experiences on the Isle of Mull. Nature Scotland tours are led by dedicated naturalists, conservationists and educators. Join us for a land-based wildlife adventure to discover the Isle of Mull and the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. Explore some of Scotland’s finest wild areas, searching for iconic species such as Golden Eagle, White-Tailed Eagle, Otter, Hen Harrier, Red Deer and many more. Our flagship tour is the Mull Nature Expedition, which is a vehicle based experience that includes easy leisurely walks of 30 - 60 minutes to delve deeper into the habitats and connect with the islands wild places. We also provide the Mull Wilderness Expedition, Ardnamurchan Expedition, Private family or photo tours and package expeditions with BBC Springwatch presenter, Iolo Williams.

The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Centre highlights the unique diversity of whales, dolphins and porpoises found in the waters of the Hebrides. Situated on the harbour front in Tobermory, we are open daily from 10:30 to 16:30 Saturday to Thursday during April and May. Open every day 10:30 to 16:30 from 1st June to 30th September. Opening part time for the autumn. As well as information on cetaceans, interactive exhibits, activities for children and a gift shop, we offer talks on Bones, Baleen and teeth, and access to our 16 years of data. This includes species information and sightings collected from our boat and citizen scientists. Recent sightings can be accessed from the centre and via our ' Whale Track' app. Entry to the centre is free - donations welcome. We also host evening talks and special events throughout the summer, including scientific talks and headland watches using Opticron binoculars.

Angus Stewart's studio gallery. An exhibition of landscape paintings of the Isle of Mull showing a wide range of framed and unframed limited edition prints, watercolours and oil paintings. The artists studio gallery is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10 am and 5 pm. Open at other times ( including evenings) if Angus is not out painting. Phone to confirm the studio is open if you wish.

Art Gallery, paintings mainly of Scotland and Isle of Mull landscape and limited edition prints by Ronnie Leckie and Aska Marzec. Earth gems and fossils, mugs made in UK and other gifts.

UPDATE - AN TOBAR IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. An Tobar was voted Venue of the Year 2020 and is part of an exciting arts organisation based in Tobermory; merged with the prolific Mull Theatre Touring & Production Company. We specialise in visual arts, music, and theatre and are dedicated to making good things happen across art forms on and off our beautiful island home. As well as our producing and commissioning our own work, we host a varied programme of incoming shows - theatre, dance, gigs, comedy, film, family shows, community events and more. An Tobar has a unique Cafe and Shop, with delicious food and creative gifts!