Bunessan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bunessan
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 Bunessan village viewed from the road to Fionnphort |
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 Bunessan
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| Population | 107 (1961) |
| OS grid reference | NM381217 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ISLE OF MULL |
| Postcode district | PA67 |
| Dialling code | 01681 |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Bunessan (which means "Bun Easain" in Scottish Gaelic) is a small village. It is located on the Ross of Mull. This area is in the south-west part of the Isle of Mull. The Isle of Mull is off the west coast of Scotland. Bunessan is part of the Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon parish. You can find it along the A849 main road.
Life in Bunessan
In 1961, about 107 people lived in Bunessan. The village has a hall. This hall is used for dances and other events all year round. The main primary school for the Ross of Mull area is located right here in Bunessan.
Bunessan's Economy
For many years, people in Bunessan worked in different ways.
- Crofting: This is a type of small-scale farming.
- Milling: There was a mill in the village. Today, this old mill is home to the Ross of Mull Historical Centre.
- Weaving: People also made fabrics by weaving.
- Fishing: Up until the late 1900s, Bunessan had a small fishing fleet.
Today, the village still has a lobster fishery. This means people catch lobsters for a living.
Bunessan village also has a few important places for visitors and locals:
- The Argyll Arms hotel, which is the only pub in the area.
- A grocery shop where you can buy food and supplies.
- A craft shop selling handmade items.
Bunessan's Famous Tune
Bunessan is also the name of a special hymn tune. A hymn tune is a melody used for religious songs. This tune was first linked to the Christmas carol "Child in the Manger". Later, it became very famous with the hymn "Morning Has Broken".
Bunessan Lighthouse
The Bunessan lighthouse stands on a small rocky island. This island is called Gray Island. It is located at the entrance to Loch na Lathaich. This is also near the harbour of Bunessan.
The lighthouse you see today is a metal tower. It has white aluminium panels. These panels help ships see it during the day. A light shines from the top of the tower. This light flashes either white or red. The colour depends on which direction you are looking from. It flashes every 6 seconds.
