Tobermory Isle of Mull Vintage Postcard Handwritten Whisky Distillery Tour

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Item ID: 297225818496
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Category: Collectables:Postcards & Supplies:Postcards:Topographical Postcards
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.

Tobermory Isle of Mull Vintage Postcard Handwritten Whisky Distillery Tour

Evocative handwritten postcard capturing a yachting journey through the Hebrides — rich in local history, handwritten charm, and cultural heritage.

Measurements: approx. 4 3/4 x 7 inches
Texts: please see images
Condition: Used: in decent condition 
Internal notes: QC passed

Feel the salty air of the Inner Hebrides brush your skin as you take in this striking colour postcard from Tobermory, Isle of Mull — a beautifully handwritten snapshot from a Scottish island voyage. The message on the reverse transports you aboard a yachting tour around Mull, pausing at unforgettable stops like Iona, Staffa (Fingal’s Cave), and Jura, where the writer notes a visit to a local whisky distillery. There’s talk of golf, sailing, and catching up with old friends — all woven together in a warm, casual tone that captures the relaxed joy of the journey.

Published by the Stirling Gallery and featuring a photograph by Dennis Hardley, this postcard bears a 1st class red Queen Elizabeth II stamp and is addressed to Jane Greenlaw & Cecilia in Uppingham, Rutland, England. While no exact date is mentioned, the style and tone of handwriting, along with the stamp and publisher, suggest a charming mid-to-late 20th century origin — making it a valuable piece of British epistolary and travel history.

For collectors of vintage ephemera, handwritten correspondence, or Scottish island memorabilia, this postcard offers more than just scenic beauty. It’s a rare human fragment of travel and memory, capturing the rhythms of a slower time. Preserving such items helps ensure that everyday stories — handwritten and heartfelt — are not lost to history but passed thoughtfully to new hands.