Salen
Understand
Salen is a small village on Mull with a population of about 200.
Get in
- Salen is about 10 miles from the ferry terminal at Craignure and also about 10 miles from Tobermory.
- West Coast Motors. Buses to Craignure and Tobermory, several times per day Mon - Sat. Very limited Sunday service.
- If you have your own plane, there is a grass runway by the Glenforsa hotel.
Get around
See
- π Macquarie Mausoleum, Gruline (Off B8035). always open. Your chance to visit a small site belonging to the National Trust of Australia (New South Wales) without going Down Under. Lachlan MacQuarie was born nearby at Ulva Ferry in 1761 and died in 1824 having been the Governor of New South Wales, and sometimes called the "Father of Australia". free.
Do
- π Visit Ulva Island. An island with a population of 16, although the population was 850 in the early 1800s when the kelp (seaweed) industry was booming. The island is approached on a small passenger ferry, which takes a few minutes to cross. There are walking tracks, a cafe and heritage centre. The ferry runs on demand Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:00 and sometimes on Sun.
Buy
- π Salen Spar (Malcolm Elliot Post Office & Stores Ltd), β +44 1680 300472. mon - Sat 10:00 - 19:00, Sun 10:00 - 17:00. small supermarket
- π Rowleyβs Garage and Fuel.
Eat
- π Mediterranea, β +44 1680 300200. April - October from 5.30pm. mains Β£10 - 25.
Drink
Sample a selection of Scotland's best malts whilst marvelling at the breathtaking views from the bar at The Glenforsa Hotel.
Sleep
- π The Glenforsa Hotel, Salen By Aros PA72 6JW (Turn right off the ferry and head toward Salen, you'll see a sign directing you to the hotel), β +44 1680 300377. This small family run hotel captures the spirit of Mull and is a perfect rural holiday retreat. The mountain and sea blend together to give fantastic, panoramic views from the hotel which is in an elevated position on the shoreline. Panoramic views are also available from the bar and restaurant which serves local produce 7 days a week.
- π Salen Hotel. 10 bedroom hotel with 45 seat dining room from Β£40.
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