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20th Aug 2023  00:00  by Axe Edge

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

On a yoga retreat on the Island and staying over for several nights. A pretty intense course with only a small window in the afternoon to swim and visit the pillar. However, managed to safely go from N to S and return via the coastal path (interesting Tibetan rock paintings), however I would suggest going anti clockwise since very exposed, steep and "wafty" weather can hinder progress. Gifted to Jess, a friends Beagle and a chum to my beloved PJR. Together again RIP.

10th Jun 2023  00:00  by Hannahrichi3

FB Number: S8715  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

12th May 2018  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NS 06317 29743   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

6th May 2018  13:30  by plet56

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

no view

29th Jun 2017  12:23  by pricklyangelduo

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

26th Jun 2017  13:10  by tim747

FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

16th May 2016  16:47  by Robert Phillips

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

21st Apr 2016  11:20  by dugswell2

FB Number: S8714  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Tick.

12th Aug 2015  13:00  by GeoTracer

FB Number: S8715  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Pile of stones and some bunting on top. Great view. Friendly monks.

29th May 2015  12:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NS 06313 29744   FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

3rd time lucky Easy accent along way marked path Heavy showers and warm sun then down other end to light house then back along coast path past rock paintings for free drink and donation (needed four hours for trip)

4th May 2015  12:43  by coinea

Gridref: NS 06319 29740   FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

4th May 2015  12:32  by clochandighter

Gridref: NS 06318 29739   FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 10th March 1956 costing £79.5s.0d (£79.25). Computed as secondary triangulation station NS04/10 within the Isle of Arran block durung 1956. Levelled for height also in 1956. Last maintained by the OS in May 1978. CROSSING: Public free car park off southeast side of main road in Lamlash at NS028312. This visit was originally to have been two days earlier but the ferry service to the Holy Island was unable to run due to the choppy seas, something to bear in mind when planning to visit. When the service is able to run, their timetable can be subject to variations depending on the tides and they run extra journeys at busy times. The crossing is approximately 15 minutes each way. SITE VISIT: After a five minute introduction to all visitors by one of the island resident volunteers, the main route up is from the north via the mapped path which is waymarked on the ground. Mullach Mor. Pillar in good condition. Spider retains OS centre cap with deep indented letters. Flush bracket faces west, 264°. Vented through north sight hole. Full 360° panorama includes Clauchland, Goat Fell and Ailsa Craig. Descended towards the south end of the island and returned to the pier via the coastal path along the east side. An enjoyable visit in good weather.

S8715 - Holy Island pillar & GRP.
S8715 - Holy Island pillar & FB

28th Jul 2014  14:15  by geodruth

FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A wonderful setting for a trig. Took ferry over from Lamlash and walked up the path (there is only one) to the peak. Prayer flags and a stunningly hot day made it a beautiful scene. Fantastic views across to mainland Scotland, Ailsa Craig etc.

The Trig With Ailsa Craig in the background.©geodruth

26th Apr 2014  07:51  by NormanW

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

10th May 2013  10:59  by jonglew

Gridref: NS 06315 29747   FB Number: S8715  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Owned by the Bhuddist community, we were met off the ferry (15 min crossing from Lamlash) by a representative and given some guidance on what we should/shouldn't do on the island. Heading along the coastal path to the southern end we walked up over the top and back to the jetty in around 2hrs 15mins. Some good views from the 314m summit, but too hazy for the mainland. The trig is not in the best of shapes having some cracks in it and damage to the top which has exposed the end of one the spider arms. The pillar is not as well looked after as most of the other Arran trigs. The island is home to some interesting features - Bhuddist rock paintings, these have been engraved onto the rock faces before painting to give a relief effect; St Molaise's Cave (with a cut benchmark not in the OS database - is it a cutBM or a symbol of some other sort?); a feral population of extremely tame Soay sheep, some goats and Eriksay horses. They all look a bit emaciated, but guess that's the effect of fending for themselves as the Bhuddists have no interaction with them. A worthwhile half-day out.

Pillar TP3987©jonglew
Spider TP3987©jonglew
Spider - Showing damage to top of Trig TP3987©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3987©jonglew

5th Apr 2013  13:22  by Blob

Gridref: NS 06310 29740   FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Although only 1030' altitude, being the peak of a small island the views in every direction are excellent, especially northwards to the mountains of northern Arran. The climb is not too arduous from the north with only a tiny bit of hands-on required - the approach from the south requires much more scrambling. Beware of fissures in the rock - roped off for safety - on the southern side of Mullach Mor.

Holy Island, Mullach Mor Trig, flush bracket The flush bracket showing number S8715
Holy Island, Mullach Mor Trig, view eastwards The view eastwards is of the sea between Holy Island and the mainland of Scotland.
Holy Island, Mullach Mor Trig, view northwards The view northwards is superb with the mountains of northern Arran, culminating in Goatfell forming a superb background especially when snow capped as seen here.

10th Oct 2012  12:35  by Arran Trigman

FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

7th Aug 2012  12:00  by Sarah_Clough

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

With mum and dad

7th Sep 2011  16:57  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©stonestreaker
©stonestreaker
©stonestreaker

30th May 2011  13:30  by weekender

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

RW, GW, McDonald family and Doig family

14th May 2011  12:20  by bowlesy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

What a location!

22nd Apr 2011  17:37  by AFWFCL16

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Jun 2010  12:10  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

1st ferry not till just after 11 because the tide was out but still plenty of time for the normal circuit over the top and back along the shoreline path,another fantatic walking day, great views, 7 out of 12 of us on the boat went to the top so this is a well visited trig.

30th May 2010  13:17  by Fester

FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Best hillday of the year so far.Excellent view and plenty to see ont he way back to the ferry

4th Apr 2010  13:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Minor girdling crack at half height, metal cap, deep letters (under a little cairn - I had to burrow to find it). Busy sunny Easter Sunday, the boat was very busy at a tenner apiece. Fine view including snowy Goat Fell which I climbed first thing. Mullach Buidhe this pm so a quick jog up and down had to suffice today - good fun on a nice firm path; warm dry feet for once. The Peace Centre was just finishing a course so there were a few extra folk on the return boat.

FB
Summit cairn!
Trig & mainland
Minor cracking
Trig & Corbetts Looking NW to Goat Fell & Co

29th Jul 2009  15:13  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: NS 06317 29740   FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Holy Island Had to rummage through the offerings to find cap with indented lettering.
Holy Island Location.
Holy Island The trig.
Holy Island The FB.

28th May 2009  13:10  by BILLY COO

FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Fantastic place, well worth a visit.

HOLY ISLE FLUSH BRACKET ©BILLY COO
HOLY ISLE TRIGPOINT ©BILLY COO

26th May 2009  11:27  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

Gridref: NS 06320 29740   FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Clockwise circuit from the landing place. A couple of squally showers on the way up, but great views from the top. A long time ambition achieved

15th May 2008  11:00  by cavinguk

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Fantastic location, surely the only trig decorated with prayer flags! Well worth a visit, the east side of the hill appears to plunge directly down to the sea and the view all round is superb.

8th Apr 2008  12:04  by agentmancuso

Gridref: NS 06317 29742   FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The island is an intriguing place. Originally known as Eilein Molaise, this name being gradually corrupted and transferred to the town across the bay. Summit of Mullach Mor is a Marilyn. No photos as carrying toddler in backpack and didn't want to hang around.

7th Sep 2007  13:55  by Jango & Boba Fett

FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Its taken five visits down to lamlash but eventually we got across to Holy Island. While the rest of the group visited the caves I sprinted round the island and up Mullach Mor. Trig in good order with top bracket in place but top of the pillar decorated with mementos.

View towards the trigpoint

22nd Jul 2007  14:00  by Theo D Lite

FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

adding to what has been said before, make sure you do this walk as a circular, it is a well trodden path. There are a lot of sights (paintings, cave and spring) along the shore walk. Make sure you pop into the garden too, to see all the painted stones. Stayed there overnight (with dinner and breakfast) for £18. A fantastic place....oh yeah the trigged summit was great too. Brilliant views and the trig with peace flags and offerings was a nice touch too!

1st Jul 2007  12:40  by ocean soul

FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Pillar sits on summit of Mullach Mor,the highest point of Holy Island.The island is owned by Buddhist monks and involves getting the small ferry from Lamlash and receiving a description of the islands activities from an island representative on arrival.Beautiful views to the mountains of Arran.

7th Oct 2006  13:41  by Gerry Fitzpatrick

FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

This Trigpoint stands on top of Mulloch Mor on the Holy Island off the Isle of arran. The views are beautiful. The island hosts a Buddhist temple and retreat. The Buddhist volunteers are planting trees indigenous to Scotland and have Soay sheep, and goats as well as Eriskay ponies. There are no roads; only a footpath. There is a Holy Spring at St Molaise'e cave. He brought Christianity to Scotland along with St Colomba. Access to the island is by a small 10 seat ferry and takes about 15 minutes depending on the current. Whilst on the island you will receive a warm welcome but are expected to respect basic rules about non smoking, no alcohol, and general conduct. There are retreats, workshops and opportunities to meditate on the island, however you are just as welcome to visit without being any part of the activities. There is a small coffee shop for those who wish to wait for their friend/partner to climb Mulloch Mor. I can climb it in 1 hour and I am not fit at all. The main island of Arran is a beautiful place to stay and is referred to as Scotland in miniature

Summit of Mulloch Mor, Holy Island, Isle of Arran This trigpoint stands 314m at the top of Mulloch Mor with beautiful views ofArran and the West Coast

24th Aug 2004  11:30  by Trigglets

Gridref: NS 06313 29744   FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

A fantastic view over Whiting Bay and Lamlash, with Ailsa Craig in the distance. A wonderful day with the added bonus of seeing the PS Waverley heading for Brodick,as we headed for the top, Mullach Mor. The island is well worth a visit, though the ferry fare is a little steep considering the distance it is from Lamlash.

20th Sep 2003  12:23  by arranc

Gridref: NS 06300 29700   FB Number: S8715  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

7th Jul 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Raced up and down in 55 mins to catch next boat but he'd b*ggered off early for his 2 hr lunch break. Made a more leisurely re-ascent, taking in some Buddhist sights and some striking chasms just S of the trig. No trig details though.

14th Jul 2000  07:52  by Chalky

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

1st Aug 1994  13:03  by jimmy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

a wonderful walk--but I didn't bother to record the FB number

1st Jan 1970  20:17  by lochranzalass

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Another great trig walk. we did this one while the Tall Ships were in Lamlash Bay and it looked great for up top of Holy Isle. Views weren't so great as the cloud was on the move but we enjoyed our day out to Holy Isle nonetheless!!From the trig we kept on walking down to the Lighthouse and round the ocast back to the ferry!