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Isle of Mull hit hard by cost of living crisis as tourists spend less

Businesses are also struggling to afford to get supplies over from the mainland

18th Aug 2022

The cost of living crisis is impacting business across the country but those trading on Scotland’s islands are facing a number of extra challenges.

The Isle of Mull, depends on tourism and while it’s been busy with holidaymakers this summer, people are spending less.

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