MULL, one of the Western Islands of Scotland, about 25 miles long, and as much in breadth. It is in general rocky and barren, not producing a sufficient quantity of corn for the inhabitants; but a great number of cattle are annually exported, which with the fishings and a considerable quantity of kelp are the only articles of commerce. It is deeply indented with bays and creeks, forming in several parts good natural harbours. There are no villages except Tobermorey, near the northern point of the island, where a fishing station has been lately erected. The island was originally part of the dominions of the Lords of the Isles; but in after-times it became part of the possessions of the ancient and valiant family of Macleans, who still retain one-half. The other is the litigated property of the duke of Argyle, whose ancestor possessed himself of it in 1674, on account of a debt; but after the courts of law had made an adjudication in his favour, he was obliged to support their decree by force of arms. The ruins of several ancient castles are seen on this island.
MULL of Cantyre. See CANTYRE.
MULL of Galloway. See GALLOWAY.