Dervaig is an ancient village on Mull, an island in the Inner Hebrides off the coast of Argyll, in the Argyll and Bute region of Scotland, Dervaig is situated to the north of the island, 7 miles west-south-west of Tobermory at the head of Loch Cuan. The name Dervaig translated from old Norse meaning ‘good inlet’ and would indicate Vikings may have settled here although there is evidence of even earlier settlers with a number of standing stones and remains of an ancient fort close to the village. A church was built c1200 encouraging a settlement to develop, however, the current village of Dervaig dates back to 1799 as a planned village laid out by the Laird of Coll as a single street lined with cottages with their own gardens. Two inns, a shop, a bakery, a smithy and a post office were in operation by the end of the 1800’s. Dervaig is a tranquil village surrounded by picturesque scenery and is a popular tourist destination, there is holiday accommodation, shops and an inn which opened in 1608. The Inter Island Cruises operate from Dervaig for whale-watching, wildlife and island sight-seeing boat tours. Nearby is the Tobermory Distillery with visitor centre and guided tours and Balamory the location of a well-known children’s television programme.
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Places to Stay near Dervaig
Baliscate House (4.71 miles)
Bed and continental breakfast in fine mid-nineteenth century house, set in a large gardens on the approach to of Tobermory, with views to the sea across the Sound of Mull. ... More
Western Isles Hotel (The) (4.85 miles)
This 28 bedroomed Victorian hotel, built in 1883, stands majestically against the skyline overlooking beautiful Tobermory Bay and the Sound of Mull. With its backdrop of the Morven Hills and Tobermory's brightly coloured houses and ... More | visit website
Park Lodge Hotel (5.12 miles)
Park Lodge Hotel is in the quieter, upper part of Tobermory, a short walk from the busy harbour front. The rooms are comfy and modern, and evening meals are available. On the ... More
Glenaros Lodge (8.80 miles)
Argyll House (10.26 miles)
Cottage and studio accommodation for 2-4 people within a charming 19th century coaching Inn. Being centrally situated in Salen, Isle of Mull, Scotland - Argyll House is ideally positioned to take advantage of what ... More | visit website
Shore Cottage (15.86 miles)
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In a stunning shoreside location looking out over 'The Sound of Mull', this traditional cottage enjoys all the seclusion and beauty of the Morvern peninsula yet sits ... More
Tiraghoil Farmhouse (19.06 miles)
Argyll Arms Hotel (19.10 miles)
The Argyll Arms Hotel provides good en suite accommodation, bar and restaurant facilities on the beautiful Isle of Mull.
With so much to see and do on the Isle of Mull book your stay with us ... More
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Isle Of Mull Hotel (19.53 miles)
Just off the west coast of Scotland, the Isle of Mull is a haven of peace and tranquillity. From the moment you board the ferry for the short crossing to Mull, you'll quickly adjust and ... More | visit website
Rockpool House (19.84 miles)
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