The Isle of Mull has probably been inhabited since shortly after the end of the last Ice Age, around 11,000 years ago. This is evidenced by radiocarbon dating done in a Mesolithic hut at Crieth …

Over the years Scots from almost every other clan have moved to Mull, as well as others, and so the population today is a mixture of true ‘Muileach’ and ‘incomers’ who all agree that they love …

In this guide to island history, you’ll step back in time to castles and clan systems, to crannogs and brochs, to periods of interesting natural history and to times of great hardship during the …

Jul 10, 2025 · From the first flint tools of prehistoric hunters to the bustling ferry terminals of today, the human story of the Isle of Mull is one of enduring connection, adaptation, and unwavering …

During the period of Iona’s importance and influence, but very little was known of Mull. Even to this day the origin and meaning of its name is a matter of dispute. Its origin has been variously …

After 4,000 years (c. 4,000 BCE) new arrivals came to the islands and settled down, the first farmers. Farming denotes the start of the Neolithic period (the new Stone Age), the clearance …

Our archive is subject-based and comprises material pertinent to Mull, Iona and satellite islands. There is a smaller amount of information on Coll, Tiree and the Small Isles and also the …

Among the Western Isles there is perhaps no Island more import to our family than Mull. Mull is the home of Duart Castle, the ancient headquarters of Clan MacLean. Mull is the origins of our …

Mull was created as we see it today after one of the biggest bangs in history. The explosion, and subsequent erosion by glaciers, formed the magnificent Glen More.

The Mull Historical & Archaeological Society (MH&AS) website aims to provide an overview of the historical sites on the Isle of Mull and its neighbouring islands.