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Cars are not permitted on Iona, Ulva or Gometra. These islands are for pedestrians, and getting there is easy.

Getting to Iona

Caledonian MacBrayne operates a frequent service between Fionnphort and Iona (tel: 01681 700559 or 01680 812343; website: www.calmac.co.uk).

Getting to Ulva and Gometra

Ulva is reached by a two-minute crossing on demand – signal at the pier. The ferry operates from Easter to the end of September, Mon–Fri (and Sun, June to August only), 9am–5pm, and from the end of September to Easter, Mon–Fri for the post and the school run only (call the boathouse (01688 500241) or the ferryman (01688 500226 or 07919 902407) the day before to confirm times).

Gometra can be reached by a bridge from Ulva, or by a direct, small, fast or semi-fast ferry on Loch Tuath (tel: 01688 500221 in the evening, or enquire at the tourist information office in Craignure).

Driving on Mull

Passing places are identified by either a white diamond or a black-and-white pole. These spaces serve two purposes: the first is to allow oncoming traffic to proceed; the other, often ignored, is to allow following vehicles to overtake. If a vehicle is following closely behind you must allow it to pass – it is an offence not to do so. But, always stop on the left when using passing places. If the passing place is on your right, wait opposite it to allow traffic to pass. You must not cross to the right; keep left. Following cars may be local tradesman going about their business; it is a courtesy to allow them to get on.