There have been a number of creative works using the name 'Tobermory', most notably an illustrated children's book, The Tobermory Cat by Debi Gliori and the earlier Facebook page and book entitled Tobermory Cat by the Isle of Mull artist Angus Stewart.

In 2012, the origin of the idea of Gliori's book, 'The Tobermory Cat' came under fierce online dispute. Two small cats known as The Distillery Cats appear on The Tobermory Distillery Sign. The BBC Scotland piece is also available in this Gaelic language version. The piece runs from 24:33 onwards and was available online until 6:59pm on Thursday 8 November 2012. (subscription needed) The programme was broadcast at 6:30pm, UK time, on 7 November 2012. On 6 November 2018 she was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Letter at Strathclyde University. Her work has also been shortlisted for the Scottish Arts Council Award (for Pure Dead Wicked in 2003), and for the Royal Mail Award (for Stormy Weather in 2010). Always and Forever, written by Alan Durant and illustrated by Debi Gliori, was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2003. Where, Oh Where, is Baby Bear? was shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Baby Book Award in 2001. Bear Says Goodnight was chosen for the Booktrust's Bookstart project. Bear to the Rescue were all awarded a Gold award in the Petit Filous Best Toy Awards, and Mr. Bear to the Rescue was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1997 Mr. Bear won the Red House Children's Book Award for picture books in 1997. Gliori lives in Haddington, East Lothian. She wrote the black comedy Pure Dead series for older children, with Pure Dead Magic being her first novel. Gliori is the creator of many children's books including the Mr Bear picture book series.

Penguin Post by Debi Gliori