Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Tobermory within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Tobermory, seaport vil., police burgh, and quoad sacra par., Kilninian and Kilmore par., Mull island, Argyllshire, on Sound of Mull, 28 miles NW. of Oban - quoad sacra par., pop. 1342; vil., pop. 1200; police burgh, pop. 1131; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks. Tobermory was founded in 1788 by the British Fisheries Company. It has a good natural harbour and a new pier, and regular communication by steamer with Oban and Glasgow.