After our previous post from Saffron in Poole we are now about 600 miles further north at the Little Bespoke Bakery on the Isle of Mull. We did spend a couple of days at home before setting off again on this mini adventure which has been planned for some time. In Scotland at this time of year you really have to book accommodation well in advance. Tobermory was to be our first overnight stop but we were getting there by a slightly unusual route. A wee map might help.
First we drove to the Corran ferry. It takes you across a narrow strip of water to Ardgour and Morvern. It only takes five minutes and the alternative is a one hour drive. This is probably the most isolated and deserted part of Scotland. There’s a lot of what many people would describe as “nothing”, just hills and empty moors. But for us that’s the attraction. The scenery is amazing. Today, however, we were just driving through on our way south to another ferry at Lochaline. It was going to take us to Fishnish on the Isle of Mull and eventually, the Little Bespoke Bakery.
Indignant sheep
This Bakery was not our intended destination but the route between the ferries was very much single track with passing places. Also lots of sheep that seem to enjoy just casually walking along the middle of the road, slightly indignant at our presence. Almost no traffic but by the time we had crossed over on the ferry and reached the village of Salen on Mull we were ready for a scone. 
It’s a busy place with people coming and going all the time. In the toilet there was a sign saying “Oh, Hello Gorgeous” … no idea how they knew I would use the facilities!
They make all their own bread and a range of delicious looking cakes. However, they say a warm welcome is their speciality and that is what we got. Our scone came with cream and jam and was deliciously fresh with a lovely texture. Maybe we were overexcited about being back on Mull but the decision was, topscone.
Eventually we took our leave and carried on our way to Tobermory via Calgary Bay.
The last time we were here there was a wedding on the beach. The wedding party waiting on the beach as the bride magnificently arrived by boat. Now, that’s the way to make an entrance.
The Oath
What have we missed in the news … the State Opening of Parliament. A pointless display of obscene wealth as Charles does an Andy Murray delivery of what “his” new government intends to do for us. While taking ‘the Oath’ one new MP announced he was doing so under protest. Swearing allegiance to the King but missing out the words “and his heirs and successors“. Eventually after various threats he had to say the whole thing. About time Westminster dragged itself into the 21st century.
Great to be back in Tobermory. In the evening we went to the Mishnish, a pub with many happy memories from previous visits. This was no exception as we befriended a lovely couple from Vienna. What are the chances? When we leave here it will be on yet another ferry.
PA72 6JE tel: 01680 300200 Little Bespoke Bakery
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You two never stop do you !? 😀 sounds like a beautiful trip and something we are planning to do soon too. Do you have any recommendations for a hotel on Mull?
Great to hear from you Ursina, happy memories of our time on Coll with you and David. We don’t have that much experience of Mull hotels. On this occasion we stayed at the the Tobermory Hotel. Good location but not sure that we would use it again but that was mainly down to our room being up in the attic … all they had available.
And great to read your wee scones stories (but I still don’t like scones🙃 shame about the hotel, well not all can be the Coll hotel! Yes great memories 😀
You don’t like scones … unbelievable 🤣
Yes it was a lovely wee place and a lovely scone. This is about as much of a cruise as we will probably ever take. We like the little trips on ferries, makes us feel as though we are on holiday. Last time we were on Mull the lock down had just started and we were told that we shouldn’t be there so we headed home for the duration, nice to be back though.