Fionnphort (English: /ˈfɪnəfɔːrt/, Scottish Gaelic:[ˈfjun̪ˠafɔrˠt̪]) is the principal port of the Ross of Mull, and the second largest settlement in the area (its population is approximately 80).[1] The village's name is the anglicised pronunciation of the Gaelic for "White Port" and previous names have included Caol Idhe, Gaelic for "Sound of Iona".[2]
Historically, Fionnphort has been a fishing village offering religious pilgrims and tourists access to Iona; more recently, it has facilitated the movement of stone from a quarry in the vicinity. The granite which was extracted from Tòrr Mòr Quarry until around 1907 was highly prized for its density and hardness.
The beach at Fionnphort has a distinctive split granite boulder in the centre that is classed as an erratic and deposited here by an ice age glacier.[2] The beach has a car park and a nearby cemetery.
From Fionnphort, the entire east side of Iona can be seen, including Iona Abbey. To the south of the village lies the district of Fidden and the island of Erraid, mentioned in Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Kidnapped and accessible to walkers at low tide.
Fionnphort has an active fishing industry, noted principally for shellfish, particularly crabs and lobsters, the majority of which are exported by container truck to Spain and France.
In April 2008, residents finally had the opportunity to use a cash machine, putting an end to the 100-mile (160-kilometre) round-trip to Salen villagers previously had to endure. Sandy Brunton, the local postmaster said that residents are claiming they now have the best view from a cash dispenser anywhere in Britain: "As you stand at the ATM, you have a view of Iona to the west, Coll to the north and looking east you can see the island's only Munro, Ben More."[1]
^ abMair, George (18 April 2008). "Village-gets-hole-in-the-wall". Edinburgh: The Scotsman. Retrieved 18 April 2008.
^ abRoss of Mull Historical Centre (2004). Exploring the Ross..., p. 22. Ross of Mull Historical Centre, Bunessan, Isle of Mull
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January 01, 1970
fionnphort, english, ɔːr, scottish, gaelic, ˈfjun, ˠafɔrˠt, principal, port, ross, mull, second, largest, settlement, area, population, approximately, village, name, anglicised, pronunciation, gaelic, white, port, previous, names, have, included, caol, idhe, g. Fionnphort English ˈ f ɪ n e f ɔːr t Scottish Gaelic ˈfjun ˠafɔrˠt is the principal port of the Ross of Mull and the second largest settlement in the area its population is approximately 80 1 The village s name is the anglicised pronunciation of the Gaelic for White Port and previous names have included Caol Idhe Gaelic for Sound of Iona 2 FionnphortThe view towards Fionnphort from Tor Mor quarryFionnphortLocation within Argyll and ButePopulation80 approx OS grid referenceNM301232Council areaArgyll and ButeLieutenancy areaArgyll and ButeCountryScotlandSovereign stateUnited KingdomPost townISLE OF MULLPostcode districtPA66Dialling code01681PoliceScotlandFireScottishAmbulanceScottishUK ParliamentArgyll and ButeScottish ParliamentArgyll and ButeList of places UK Scotland 56 19 30 N 6 21 54 W 56 325 N 6 365 W 56 325 6 365 Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Transport 5 References 6 External linksHistory editHistorically Fionnphort has been a fishing village offering religious pilgrims and tourists access to Iona more recently it has facilitated the movement of stone from a quarry in the vicinity The granite which was extracted from Torr Mor Quarry until around 1907 was highly prized for its density and hardness Geography edit nbsp Cracked granite boulder on Fionnphort beach The beach at Fionnphort has a distinctive split granite boulder in the centre that is classed as an erratic and deposited here by an ice age glacier 2 The beach has a car park and a nearby cemetery From Fionnphort the entire east side of Iona can be seen including Iona Abbey To the south of the village lies the district of Fidden and the island of Erraid mentioned in Robert Louis Stevenson s novel Kidnapped and accessible to walkers at low tide Economy edit nbsp Sorting crabs at Fionnphort Fionnphort has an active fishing industry noted principally for shellfish particularly crabs and lobsters the majority of which are exported by container truck to Spain and France In April 2008 residents finally had the opportunity to use a cash machine putting an end to the 100 mile 160 kilometre round trip to Salen villagers previously had to endure Sandy Brunton the local postmaster said that residents are claiming they now have the best view from a cash dispenser anywhere in Britain As you stand at the ATM you have a view of Iona to the west Coll to the north and looking east you can see the island s only Munro Ben More 1 Transport editvteCaledonian MacBrayne Legend nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Lochboisdale South Uist nbsp to Mallaig nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Eriskay nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Ardmore Barra nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Castlebay Barra nbsp nbsp nbsp Baile Mor Iona nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Fionnphort Mull nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Tobermory Mull nbsp Kilchoan nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Fishnish Mull nbsp Lochaline nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Craignure Mull nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Scarinish Tiree nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Arinagour Coll nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Achnacroish Lismore nbsp nbsp Scalasaig Colonsay nbsp to Port Askaig amp Kennacraig nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Oban A85 nbsp to Glasgow Queen Street Fionnphort is the base of the ferry service between Mull and Iona and also boat trips to the isle of Staffa Preceding station Ferry Following station Terminus Caledonian MacBrayneFerry IonaReferences edit a b Mair George 18 April 2008 Village gets hole in the wall Edinburgh The Scotsman Retrieved 18 April 2008 a b Ross of Mull Historical Centre 2004 Exploring the Ross p 22 Ross of Mull Historical Centre Bunessan Isle of MullExternal links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fionnphort nbsp Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Fionnphort Canmore Fionnphort St Columba Centre site record Canmore Isle of Mull Fionnphort site record Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fionnphort amp oldid 1040128133, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
