21 Jan 2006

FOREST RALLY

13 March 2006

LORN & MULL DRAMA FESTIVAL (13th - 17th)

APR

MULL MUSIC FESTIVAL (21st - 23rd April): known as the Whisky Olympics, is held on the last weekend of April, when you can enjoy a feast of Gaelic folk music and, of course, whisky. Mix of traditional and contemporary music taking place around various pubs around the island.

27 April 2006

HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL This festival continues to grow annually with new events and competition classes. For more information please visit www.obanfestival.org

06 May 2006

MULL WILDLIFE WEEK (6th - 13th) - A weeklong showcase of Mull and Iona wildlife with presentations, discounts on wildlife trips, guided walks, wildlife exhibitions and evening entertainment throughout the island. For more information refer to www.wildisles.co.uk

06 May 2006

MULL RUGBY SEVENS - The annual sevens tournament with teams from all over Scotland. Dance in club house in the evening. For more information contact Duncan Swinbanks on 01688 302336.

14 May 2006

MULL GENEALOGICAL GATHERING 2006 (14th - 21st) - A genealogical gathering for people to have an opportunity to locate/identify ancestors. Week long event with organised walks, social gatherings, organised tours and talks by experts on Mull history. For more information please refer to www.mullgenealogy.co.uk

20 May 2006

RHODODENDRON SHOW

27 June 2006

WEST HIGHLAND TENNIS WEEK (27th - 3rd July) A week of tournaments featuring singles, doubles and mixed doubles held at Atlantis Leisure Sports Complex on a mixture of astroturf and all-weather courts. For more information please visit www.westhighlandtennis.co.uk

01 July 2006

MENDELSSOHN ON MULL MUSIC FESTIVAL (1st-8th) Classical concerts and recitals are held at venues such as Iona Abbey, Torosay Castle and Glengorm Castle. For more information contact lucy@dmvaughan.com or visit the website www.mullfest.co.uk to commemorate the famous composer's visit here in 1829

16 July 2006

FISHERMANS GALA DAY, FIONNPHORT - Fishing competition, raft races, stalls and barbeque, dance and evening on beach. For more information contact 01681 700659

20 July 2006

TOBERMORY HIGHLAND GAMES - Starts from 10am to 4pm in Erray Park. For more information, please contact Robert Macleod on 01688 302009 or Florence Kirsop on 01688 302270

22 July 2006

TAYNUILT HIGHLAND GAMES - A traditional highland games with dancing and piping competitions as well as track events. For more information contact Sandy McBain on sandy@amcbain.wanadoo.co.uk

28 July 2006

WEST HIGHLAND YACHT WEEK (28th July - 4th August) - Round Mull Yacht Race and Yachting competition plus shore based events. For more information visit www.whyw.co.uk or call 01631 563309

23 August 2006

ARGYLLSHIRE GATHERING, OBAN (23rd - 24th) -136th event which includes the Oban Games and the world famous solo piping competitions. It is one of Scotland's oldest highland gatherings and still remains at heart a local social occasion whilst welcoming visitors from all over the world. For more information visit www.obangames.com

09 September 2006

ISLE OF MULL MOD - Competition of Gaelic singers and musicians from around the local area. Held at the Aros Hall in Tobermory. For more information please contact Riona Whyte on 01680 300551 or visit www.themod.co.uk (Scotlands equivalent to Wales’ Eisteddfod)

17 September 2006

MULL AND IONA FOOD FESTIVAL (17th - 23rd) Annual festival promoting Mull and Iona restaurants, chefs and produce. Daily competitions and events throughout the island. For more information call 01688 302851 or visit www.mict.co.uk

23 September 2006

FIDDLERS RALLY in the Aros Hall, Tobermory. For more information please call Fiona Jappy on 01688 302383

End September

The Sound of Mull, a day long celebration of local rock and pop acts, takes place at the end of Sep.

13 October 2006

TOUR OF MULL RALLY (13th - 15th) - Competitors from all over the country takes part in this popular event. For more information visit www.2300club.org and www.TourOfMull.co.uk.  Rally enthusiasts should not miss this event which is part of the Scottish Championship. Anyone who's complained about the state of Mull's roads (and who hasn't?) should watch the professionals hurtle around the island at over 60 mph!

All year round

An Tobar Arts Centre, gallery & Café, Tobermory has a year round programme for all ages – music, art exhibitions, concerts, talks and workshops. www.antobar.co.uk  Tel: 01688 302211