Hi - any experience with closures in the months of October and November in Inner Hebrides? I see that Fingal's cave is closed late October but does any one have any experience with pubs, shops etc? Ferry's seem to have a pretty robust schedule. Not expecting/wanting a full tourist experience (which is why we are looking at Mull in late fall) but neither do we want to see many "closed for the season" signs. We'll trade a few signs for fires in fire places and warm pubs. Thanks!
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Sidney, BC, Canada
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Highly unlikely shops and pubs will be closed, after all they serve the local community as well as visitors. Some B & B's may be closed. Ferries are the commuter buses for the Isles; the Calmac ferry from Oban may run late in heavy weather but it takes a major tempest for it not to run. Yes, you could get heavy weather in October. Or you could get warm, sunny days and clear skies.