Dervaig Isle of Mull

Dervaig, on the Island of Mull

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	Dervaig Village
	The village of Dervaig, pronounced 'dervig' goes right back to Viking times, and indeed the name Dervaig means 'good inlet' in old Norse. The settlement itself really only goes back to about the time of the first church to be recorded here in the twelve hundreds. The village can be reached from four directions, Calgary, Tobermory, Salen ('the Glen Road') and Torloisk ('the hill road'). All routes are single track and charmingly twisty. The roads are a favourite choice for our Mull car rally held every October. The main part of the village that you see today was planned and established by Alexander MacLean of Coll in 1799. This plan incorporates the 26 houses that you see down the main street.

	Church of Kilmore
	The original church of Kilmore was built in 1755 and as there is not a complete description of it in the records, it is not known exactly what it looked like. It replaced the nearby Old Parish Church of Kilcolmkill and is believed to have been very similar to the present church of Kilninian which was built at the same time. The church is particularly well known for its 'pencil tower' similar to those in Ireland. The church was renovated in 2004-2005 and is well worth a visit. More information about the church can be found on Mull Historical and Archaeological website below.
	www.mull-historical-society.co.uk/places-of-worship/kilmore/kilmore-church.htm

	Dervaig Post Office and Village Shops
	Dervaig has a thriving village shop & post office situated on the Main Street. This is a well-stocked shop and general store which also sells newspapers. It is open 9 -1 and 2- 5.30, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 9 -1 on Tuesday and Saturday. Sunday closed. Tel: 01688 400208. There is also a "Coffee and Books" shop open during the season which serves freshly ground coffee and a variety of books Tel: 01688 400234.

	Dervaig Standing Stones
	The Dervaig Standing Stones are hidden away in the forest at the top of hill, just as you begin your descent into Dervaig from Tobermory. Park at the carpark at the top of the hill (great panorama over north-west Mull and down to Dervaig village) and the path to the standing stones is signposted from here. The row is just inside the forest plantation, with tall pine trees planted on either side of it. There are a cluster of 5 standing stones but only 2 of these remain standing, both approximately 2.5 metres in height. There are also some standing stones close to the new cemetery, one has been incorporated into the wall and the second acts as a gatepost. There is lots of information on these and other standing stones on the island at the Mull Museum in Tobermory. Mull Magic conducts guided tours of the 4 sets of Standing Stones in the area discovering the lesser known stones hidden deep in the forest. This really is a fabulous day out wandering through Mull's own mystical Celtic Rainforest and exploring the myth and magic surrounding local plant life. For more details contact Mull Magic on Tel: 01688 301213 or www.mullmagic.com

	The Old Byre
	The Old Byre can be found just one mile outside the village of Dervaig. Follow the sign for Calgary and you'll come to a road on the left signposted to the Old Byre and Torloisk. This is a great place for a rainy day, especially if you have youngsters. Outside is a covered play area where the children can play to their hearts' content. Inside, there is a museum with hourly film shows, an Aladdin's Cave of a gift shop and a licensed tea room. In addition there is a sun terrace with stunning views over Glen Bellart and dogs are welcome on the terrace.
	Tel: 01688 400229 E-mail: theoldbyre@lineone.net Website: www.old-byre.co.uk

	Dervaig Village Hall
	The Dervaig Village Hall was built after many years of fund raising in 1999 and is an important focal point for the village and the more remote outlying areas. It has a wood lined main hall which is used throughout the year by the local community for events (weddings, ceilidhs, meetings, badminton, lunch club, yoga, PE, youth club). During the summer the fortnightly Producers Markets provide a chance to sample some of the excellent food available locally: cheeses, meats, preserves and home baking and buy a variety of crafts made on the island. The New Year's Day Ceilidh is not to be missed! There is bunkroom accommodation which can sleep up to 10 people and guests are welcome to join in the ceilidhs.
	Tel: 01688 400491