About Us
In September 2008, the Western Isles Hotel returned to being privately owned and managed.
As the new owners, Richard Nealon and Esplin Chapman, we are actively working to bring the hotel up to its former glory, which is needing an ongoing series of renovation projects. We are passionate that guests should enjoy their time with us - whether it's staying with us for a week, or just dropping in for mid-morning coffee. And we do this by making sure the atmosphere is welcoming, the service is friendly and the food is fantastic. It goes without saying that the hotel should be clean and warm
So whilst the hotel may be a little well worn around the edges, if you're here to relax and enjoy the spectacular location, then you're in for a treat.
Naturally we wouldn't be able to do this without a great team who are dedicated to the same goals. Iain McLellan joined us in December 2009 and has brought lots of exciting new ideas to his role of Head Chef; Fiona McCormick is Front of House Manager and Debi Williams is Head Receptionist. Biogs will follow on all the staff shortly, but to hear what some of our guests have to say about their experiences, why not check out our Trip Advisor page?
If you have any comments to make about the hotel, then please do let us know while you're staying with us. If you do then there is a chance we may be able to act and take on board what you say whilst you are here. Alternatively, write to either of the proprietors Richard Nealon and Esplin Chapman at the hotel.
The picture gallery at the top of the page shows us along with our 2 cocker spaniels, Jasper and Pru. Richard is follically challenged, Jasper has a nice shiny black coat and Pru (short for Prudence) is just gorgeous. Well behaved dogs are very welcome at the Western Isles.
In the Community
Each year we are pleased to be able to support a number of charities, though by no means not all those that approach us. In 2009 we have supported the Mull Mod, Tobermory RNLI day, Tobermory Fire Station Open Day, the Mull Half Marathon, Aros Hall, Tobermory Golf Club, Tobermory Endeavour and Friends of Mull theatre.
We give the vast bulk of our redundant furniture and fittings to MESS for their shop in Craignure, the profits from which support numerous island charities.
Esplin has a role as director of Shared Care Scotland whose aims include providing information about respite and short breaks to carers as well as sharing best practice with all those involved in caring, both professionally and personally.
Looking to the future we hope to hold an annual fund raising carol concert. In the past this has enabled us to donate a significant amount of money to a number of charities including Rachel House children's hospice and to the Samaritans.
In 2010 we will host the Tobermory Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show, the first Spring show it has held for a number of years.
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