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Tobermory (; (スコットランド・ゲール語:Tobar Mhoire)) is the capital of, and the only burgh on, the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. It is located in the northeastern part of the island, near the northern entrance of the Sound of Mull. With a current population of approximately 700, the town was founded as a fishing port in 1788, its layout based on the designs of Dumfriesshire engineer Thomas Telford. == Etymology == The name ''Tobermory'' is derived from the Gaelic ''Tobar Mhoire'', meaning "Mary's well".〔 〕〔 〕 The name refers to a well located nearby which was dedicated in ancient times to the Virgin Mary.〔 〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Tobermory, Mull」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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