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Dervaig[a] is a small village on the Isle of Mull off the west coast of Scotland.[1] The village is within the parish of Kilninian and Kilmore,[1] and is situated on the B8073[2] roughly midway between Tobermory and Calgary. In 1961 it had a population of 82.[1] A 2011 census estimated the population had risen to ~200.[3]

Etymology

Both the English name Dervaig and the Gaelic name Dearbhaig are derived from the Old Norse Dervig, meaning “Good inlet”,[4] referring to Loch a’ Chumhainn, which the town sits on.

Church

The town is known for its unusual round-towered church Kilmore Church. The original church was built in 1755, however, there is not a complete description of it in the records, so it is unknown what it looked like.[5] It was built to replace the nearby Church of Kilcolmkil and is thought to be very similar to the church of Kilninian which was built at a similar time but still stands.[5]

Interior of Kilmore Parish Church in 2024

The existing church was built in 1905, being designed by Glasgow architect Peter MacGregor Chalmers with stained glass by Stephen Adam.[6] The “pencil” shape design of the tower is an uncommon sight nowadays in Scotland, however many similar churches still survive in Ireland.[5] The church was renovated in 2004.[5]

Other sites

The Bellachroy Hotel is the Isle of Mull’s oldest inn, dating back to 1608. [7] The main street of the town was planned and established by Alexander Mclean of Coll in 1799.[4]

Notes

  1. ^ Scottish Gaelic: Dearbhaig

References

  1. ^ a b c “Details of Dervaig”. Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
  2. ^ “B8073”. Sabre. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  3. ^ “Isle of Mull Population – UK Population Data”. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  4. ^ a b “Dervaig”. Isle of Mull website. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d “Kilmore Parish Church”. Mull Historical Society website. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  6. ^ “Always happy in his designs: The legacy of Stephen Adam”.
  7. ^ “The Bellachroy Hotel”. Mull Historical Society website. Retrieved 21 January 2024.