About Dervaig

Dervaig is the most picturesque village on the Isle of Mull and is a conservation village. Glen Bellart House is located in the centre of the quaint street.

Dervaig has two shops. "The Dervaig Stores and Post Office" is well stocked and has daily newspapers, and a cash machine. "Coffee and Books" offers a good selection of books and serves excellent coffee.

Glen Bellart, Dervaig

There is a pencil tower church beside Loch Cuin and at the start of Glen Bellart, the glen and river from which our house takes its name.

Top Things To Do Locally

The Dervaig area has an abundance of wildlife including otters, waders and geese in nearby Loch Cuin. Crossbills can be seen in the forests of Langamull.

Sea eagles, golden eagles, buzzards, merlins, sparrowhawks, peregrines & kestrels can all be seen locally.

Otters and seals can be seen at Croig.

Just above Dervaig village are some ancient standing stones.You can find details here. Please note, this link will open in a new window.

Some Other Local Suggestions

• Visit The Beaches
  Calgary Bay is a lovely white sand beach, but there are other beautiful and more secluded beaches at Langamull and Croig.
• Experience Art
  Just beside Calgary Bay there is the Calgary Art in Nature Woodland Sculpture trail. Please note that this link will open in a new window.
• Browse The Producers' Markets
  These are held in the Dervaig Village Hall twice a month, on Sunday afternoons, between March and September.
• Explore The Community Woodland
  The Langamull and West Ardhu forests are now owned and run by a Community Woodland Company and provide excellent walks.  Please note that this link will open in a new window.

Wild Island (1)

Mull has a well-justified reputation for being an excellent place to see wildlife and Dervaig is an ideal base from which to plan your trip(s).

Wildlife trips to the Treshnish Isles and Staffa can be booked through local boat operators Turus Mara. Please note that this link will open in a new window.

If you fancy a land-based wildlife trip instead of, or as well as, a water-based one then you could consider Discover Mull Wildlife Tours who are based just down the road. Please note, this link will open in a new window.