History of Bunessan

Bunessan Village

Name - The name originates from the Gaelic for (the place at) the foot of the little waterfall.

Graveyard Record - The graveyard is on the west side of the village, up the hill from the pier.

Places of Interest

• War Memorial: situated next to the school, it stands high looking out over Ardtun and Loch Scridain to Burg.
• The Ross of Mull Historical Centre
• The Historical Townships of The Ross of Mull: Suidhe, Tireregan, Kilvickeon, Shiaba.

Famous People Associated:

• Revd Dr Gilleasbuig Macmillan, Dean of the Thistle and Minister of St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh attended Uisken and Bunessan schools as a boy.

Further Reading: - A series of booklets (7 at present) which come under the title "The Isle of Mull - Discover the Ross", produced and available from the Ross of Mull Historical Centre, Bunessan and Bayview and The Ferry Shop at Fionnphort, if the Centre is closed. They comprise a series of illustrated guides to walks in the Ross, and give both historical and natural history information. There is also an excellent composite book covering the guides' content.

Other Places/Villages nearby:

• Fionnphort and Creich
• Iona

Articles about Bunessan's History