Mull facts for kids
| Norse name | Myl |
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| Meaning of name | pre-Gaelic |
 Tobermory waterfront |
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| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Mull |
| Area | 875.35 square kilometres (337.97 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 4 |
| Highest elevation | Ben More 966 m |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 2990 (2011 Census) |
| Population density | 3.2 people/km2 |
| Largest settlement | Tobermory |
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Mull (Scottish Gaelic: Muile) is a beautiful island off the west coast of Scotland. It is part of the Inner Hebrides island group. Mull is the second largest island in this group, right after Skye.
This island is located within the Argyll and Bute council area. Mull is a popular spot for both locals and tourists. Many people visit to enjoy its stunning natural beauty.
Exploring Mull's Size and Population
Mull is quite a large island. It covers an area of about 875.35 square kilometers (338 square miles). This makes Mull the fourth largest island in Scotland. It is also the fourth largest island surrounding Great Britain, not counting Ireland.
In 2011, about 2,800 people lived on Mull. This number grows a lot during the summer months. Many tourists come to explore the island. Most of Mull's residents live in a town called Tobermory.
Tobermory: Mull's Main Town
Tobermory is the biggest settlement on Mull. It was the island's only official town, or burgh, until 1973. Today, it is still seen as the capital of Mull. Tobermory is famous for its colorful buildings along the waterfront.
The town is also home to something special: the Tobermory distillery. This is where they make Scotch whisky. It is the only single malt whisky distillery on the island. It used to be known as Ledaig.
