Popular Macgochans pub on Mull devastated by massive fire

A popular pub on Mull has been devastated by a massive fire which broke out in the early hours.

Firefighters from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to Macgochans in Tobermory at around 4.30am.

Four fire engines rushed to the scene as they battled the blaze late into the morning.

The full extent of the fire was not known until the flames were extinguished.

Firefighters battled the flames at the pub late into the morning (Kim Kjaerside)

Thankfully no one was injured as a result of the incident.

Pictures on social media by @Kimkjaerside showed plumes of smoke billowing from the building as day broke.

Group Manager Albert Bruce said: “The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 4.38am on Friday, May 24 to reports of a fire at a pub on Main Street, Tobermory.

“Operations control mobilised four fire appliances where crews extinguished the flames.

The Macgochans pub has been devastated by the fire in the early hours (Kim Kjaerside)

“At its height seven high powered hoses were in use with six firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.

“There were no injuries.

“Crews left after ensuring the area was made safe.”