The geology of the Isle of Mull, Iona and Staffa - Friday 8th August to Sunday 10th August 2025
The Geology of the Isle of Mull, Iona and Staffa weekend group tour
Have you ever wondered what the island of Mull is made up of? Well am gonna tell you…
This trip will include visiting the following places:
DAY 1
Pick up from Glasgow city centre in the afternoon (time tbc) and transport to Oban where we will get the ferry (2hrs30m)
Ferry time - Tbc - (ticket will be included in price if youve selected the option to travel from Glasgow/oban
First night we will be in Craignure so please book accommodation in this area (there is a campsite not to far from the ferry terminal if you don’t mind camping. If you prefer staying in a hotel then I would recommend the Isle of Mull hotel and spa)
DAY 2
If you chose the meet us in mull ticket then you’ll meet us on this morning.
The Ross of Mull granitic intrusion including some cool looking xenoliths that formed during the Caledonian orogeny - 420 million years old
Ardlanish Bay - The folded metamorphic rocks of the Moine supergroup including garnet amphibolite and schist that formed during the collision of two plates 450 million years ago that date back to an original deposition age of 1 billion years ago
The volcanic centre of Mull - the opening of the Atlantic Ocean 61 million years ago
The basaltic lavas that spewed out during the opening of the Atlantic Ocean
Visit to Tobermory, the gin distillery and eat ice cream by the sea.
We will stay near Fionnphort So please book accommodation here. If you don’t mind camping - Fidden Farm is a good location for staying in. If you’d prefer to stay in a hotel/bnb then I would recommend Bunessan Inn, Staffa house. There are a few other Bnb’s in and around the area as well.
DAY 3
Fingals cave, isle of Staffa - the basaltic colours that formed during the opening of the Atlantic Ocean we may even have the opportunity to look at some puffins
The oldest rocks in Scotland on the Isle of Iona that date back to an astonishing 3 billion years old
The Moine Supergroup - 1000 million year old meta sediments
Travel to ferry terminal for ferry home
Travel home (2hrs30m) and drop off at Glasgow city centre - we should arrive back in Glasgow around 19:30
Price per person:
Pick up from Glasgow is £330.00 on Friday
Pick up from Oban is £275.00 on Friday
2 day ticket for Saturday and Sunday meeting us on Mull is £230.00 on Saturday morning.
Localities above may be subject to change depending on tide times and weather conditions.
Please note that price does not include accommodation or lunch/dinner. There will be an option to join Scottish geologist for dinner in the evenings If staying in the same location as her.
Tour information sheet will follow the week before the tour.
The Geology of the Isle of Mull, Iona and Staffa weekend group tour
Have you ever wondered what the island of Mull is made up of? Well am gonna tell you…
This trip will include visiting the following places:
DAY 1
Pick up from Glasgow city centre in the afternoon (time tbc) and transport to Oban where we will get the ferry (2hrs30m)
Ferry time - Tbc - (ticket will be included in price if youve selected the option to travel from Glasgow/oban
First night we will be in Craignure so please book accommodation in this area (there is a campsite not to far from the ferry terminal if you don’t mind camping. If you prefer staying in a hotel then I would recommend the Isle of Mull hotel and spa)
DAY 2
If you chose the meet us in mull ticket then you’ll meet us on this morning.
The Ross of Mull granitic intrusion including some cool looking xenoliths that formed during the Caledonian orogeny - 420 million years old
Ardlanish Bay - The folded metamorphic rocks of the Moine supergroup including garnet amphibolite and schist that formed during the collision of two plates 450 million years ago that date back to an original deposition age of 1 billion years ago
The volcanic centre of Mull - the opening of the Atlantic Ocean 61 million years ago
The basaltic lavas that spewed out during the opening of the Atlantic Ocean
Visit to Tobermory, the gin distillery and eat ice cream by the sea.
We will stay near Fionnphort So please book accommodation here. If you don’t mind camping - Fidden Farm is a good location for staying in. If you’d prefer to stay in a hotel/bnb then I would recommend Bunessan Inn, Staffa house. There are a few other Bnb’s in and around the area as well.
DAY 3
Fingals cave, isle of Staffa - the basaltic colours that formed during the opening of the Atlantic Ocean we may even have the opportunity to look at some puffins
The oldest rocks in Scotland on the Isle of Iona that date back to an astonishing 3 billion years old
The Moine Supergroup - 1000 million year old meta sediments
Travel to ferry terminal for ferry home
Travel home (2hrs30m) and drop off at Glasgow city centre - we should arrive back in Glasgow around 19:30
Price per person:
Pick up from Glasgow is £330.00 on Friday
Pick up from Oban is £275.00 on Friday
2 day ticket for Saturday and Sunday meeting us on Mull is £230.00 on Saturday morning.
Localities above may be subject to change depending on tide times and weather conditions.
Please note that price does not include accommodation or lunch/dinner. There will be an option to join Scottish geologist for dinner in the evenings If staying in the same location as her.
Tour information sheet will follow the week before the tour.
The Geology of the Isle of Mull, Iona and Staffa weekend group tour
Have you ever wondered what the island of Mull is made up of? Well am gonna tell you…
This trip will include visiting the following places:
DAY 1
Pick up from Glasgow city centre in the afternoon (time tbc) and transport to Oban where we will get the ferry (2hrs30m)
Ferry time - Tbc - (ticket will be included in price if youve selected the option to travel from Glasgow/oban
First night we will be in Craignure so please book accommodation in this area (there is a campsite not to far from the ferry terminal if you don’t mind camping. If you prefer staying in a hotel then I would recommend the Isle of Mull hotel and spa)
DAY 2
If you chose the meet us in mull ticket then you’ll meet us on this morning.
The Ross of Mull granitic intrusion including some cool looking xenoliths that formed during the Caledonian orogeny - 420 million years old
Ardlanish Bay - The folded metamorphic rocks of the Moine supergroup including garnet amphibolite and schist that formed during the collision of two plates 450 million years ago that date back to an original deposition age of 1 billion years ago
The volcanic centre of Mull - the opening of the Atlantic Ocean 61 million years ago
The basaltic lavas that spewed out during the opening of the Atlantic Ocean
Visit to Tobermory, the gin distillery and eat ice cream by the sea.
We will stay near Fionnphort So please book accommodation here. If you don’t mind camping - Fidden Farm is a good location for staying in. If you’d prefer to stay in a hotel/bnb then I would recommend Bunessan Inn, Staffa house. There are a few other Bnb’s in and around the area as well.
DAY 3
Fingals cave, isle of Staffa - the basaltic colours that formed during the opening of the Atlantic Ocean we may even have the opportunity to look at some puffins
The oldest rocks in Scotland on the Isle of Iona that date back to an astonishing 3 billion years old
The Moine Supergroup - 1000 million year old meta sediments
Travel to ferry terminal for ferry home
Travel home (2hrs30m) and drop off at Glasgow city centre - we should arrive back in Glasgow around 19:30
Price per person:
Pick up from Glasgow is £330.00 on Friday
Pick up from Oban is £275.00 on Friday
2 day ticket for Saturday and Sunday meeting us on Mull is £230.00 on Saturday morning.
Localities above may be subject to change depending on tide times and weather conditions.
Please note that price does not include accommodation or lunch/dinner. There will be an option to join Scottish geologist for dinner in the evenings If staying in the same location as her.
Tour information sheet will follow the week before the tour.