WHAT’S the story in Balamory, wouldn’t you like to know?
The much-loved BBC children’s TV series Balamory has returned to our screens after more than 20 years – and you can visit the real like town in the UK.
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The multicoloured houses from the town actually exist in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull.
While the row of colourful houses are privately owned, many reports mention how the locals are happy for visitors to take pictures of their kids in front of the houses.
For example, in the BBC TV series, Suzie Sweets lives in the pink house and Edie McCredie lives in the yellow house.
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But there’s so much more to do in Tobermory, if you are visiting.
Around the harbour you can explore a number of shops including a locally-made soap shop and The Isle of Mull museum which is free to enter and explores the history of the island.
Near to the harbour you can also head to the Tobermory Distillery for a tour, costing £19.50 per person.
It lasts around an hour and during that time you’ll learn about the whisky that has been made on site since 1798 as well as trying two whiskies.
Children can attend too, but need to be over 12 years old and accompanied by an adult.
Perhaps a more family-friendly option though is to head to the chocolate shop Tobermory Chocolate, which has been run by the same family since 1991.
Inside, visitors can peruse milk, white and dark chocolates that are all handmade on site.
There’s also a cafe and children’s chocolate workshops that you can take part in.
According to the chocolate shop , you can often see otters, porpoises and dolphins in the harbour too.
From the harbour, walk along the pier, where about 270metres from the end, there is a Spanish Armada ship that sank after an explosion in 1588 and now sits under about 10 metres of mud.
The ship is even rumoured to still have a loaf of golden treasure on it…
Make sure to also pick up a locally-made ice cream from the shop on the pier too.
If you want to spot more of the local wildlife, then you can hop on a boat trip with Sea Life Mull, where you could see minke whales, basking sharks, dolphins and seals.
The tour costs £80 per person and lasts up to four hours, during which time you’ll see Mull, Ardnamurch and the Isle of Coll.
Though, if you prefer to stay on dry land then head off on an Otter Watching walk with Magic Mull, which is a three mile walk, where you’ll learn about the island’s otter population.
The activity costs £90 per person but it does include lunch, as well as afternoon tea at the end of the walk.
There are a number of places to stay in and around the town as well such as Carnaburg Guest House or The Tobermory Hotel, which both sit at the edge of the harbour.
Or you could opt to stay at Tobermory Campsite, which costs just £14 per night to pitch a tent at or you could opt for a Shepherds Hut, costing from £50 per night.
Outside of the town, there are several places worth exploring across the island.
For example, Aros Park is ideal for families as it has play trail, waterfalls and a nine-hole Disc Golf course that is free to use.
To get your dose of pretty beaches there are plenty to choose from including Calgary Beach, which boasts white sand.
One recent visitor said: “Reminiscent of a tropical paradise with its sweeping white shell sands and clear, turquoise water, the beach offers a vast expanse for dogs to run, play, and explore.
“The bay is wonderfully isolated, backed by beautiful sand dunes and coastal grassland, which means plenty of variety for walks.”
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And if you fancy staying near the beach, you can stay at the small campsite at the edge of the beach.
It is completely free to camp there, though donations are welcome and there are basic toilet facilities as well.
If you are a keen hiker, the island is full of walks too, where you can see local wildlife, historic stone rows and lochs such as Loch Frisa.
To get to the Isle of Mull, you can get the ferry from Oban, which takes between 45 minutes and an hour.
The ferry costs £4.90 per adult and £2.45 per child, per way.
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