A small cache overlooking the iconic town of Tobermory Tobermory is an extremely popular harbour in the summer; the entrance is free of dangers and it is well sheltered from just about all directions. Although there is evidence of early habitation in this area, the town of Tobermory is a fairly recent development, building having started here at the end of the 18th Century to promote the fishing industry which never took off and for a short time the only industry here was the harvesting of kelp. In the mid 19th century Tobermory became what it is today, a tourist town. This was boosted by Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture and the publicity surrounding Fingal’s Cave on the island of Staffa. Queen Victoria visited here in the Royal Yacht in 1847 and the die was cast - Tobermory is now one of the “must see” destinations on the West Coast. In recent times Tobermory has been made more famous by the BBC Childrens program Balamory , the Balamory houses are located at Tobermory using it's colourful houses. The waterfront was chosen by the BBC as the location of the popular children's television series. Ashore the locals are welcoming & it is what it has always been - a fairly genteel tourist town, well maintained and easy on the eye.