Shopping
Co-Operative
 the only sizeable supermarket on the whole island is in tobermory. this shop does not impose any island premium on top of its prices and maintains a good supply of fresh fruit and vegetables. well worth supporting.
Spar
 small convenience stores which are located in salen, craignure, bunessan, fionnphort and on iona. though these shops may seem expensive they provide an essential local service for their local communities. they stock an impressive range of foodstuffs and other quality products.
Prices on Mull are generally higher than on the mainland, so expect to pay more for consumables such as groceries, alcohol and fuel. If you are going to be self-catering, bear in mind that the level of choice of fresh produce will be more limited, and sporadic in terms of what is available â it sells out quickly at height of holiday season so make sure you get to the shops early. Apart from independents, there are only two national grocery chains operating on the island:
The Island Bakery
The Island Bakery runs a deli in Tobermory. Its products are excellent and deserve the description 'yummy'. Its Island baked bread is widely available on the island.
currency
Mull uses the pound sterling as with the rest of the UK. Note that many of the smaller businesses on the island do not accept credit/debit cards or if they do â will impose additional charges on low value transactions. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that there are few ATMs on the island, and with the exception of the Clydesdale Bank in Tobermory â they are all located within grocersâ shops or post offices, so donât rely on them being available when you want them, and most levy withdrawal fees. In short, cash is king so make sure youâve got plenty to sustain you during your visit.