done alongside land reclamation. As of 2022 its population was 1,045. It gained prominence as the location for the 2000s children's programme Balamory by the BBC which made the coloured houses of the main street famous, although they are not unique to Tobermory.

Etymology

The name Tobermory is derived from the Gaelic Tobar Mhoire, meaning "Mary's well". The name refers to a well located nearby which was dedicated

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