Summary
Dervaig (Scottish Gaelic: Dearbhaig) 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]
Dervaig
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 The unusual round tower of the church | |
  Dervaig Location within Argyll and Bute | |
| OS grid reference | NM432518 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ISLE OF MULL |
| Postcode district | PA75 6 |
| Dialling code | 01688 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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Etymology edit
Both the English name Dervaig and the Gaelic name Dearbhaig are derived from the Old Norse Dervig, meaning "Good inlet",[3] referring to Loch a' Chumhainn, which the town sits on.
Church edit
The town is known for its unusual round 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 liked.[4] 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.[4]
The existing church was built in 1905, being designed by Glasgow architect Peter MacGregor Chalmers with stained glass by Stephen Adam.[5] The "pencil" shape design of the tower is an uncommon sight nowadays in Scotland, however many similar churches still survive in Ireland.[4] The church was renovated in 2004.[4]
Other sites edit
The Bellachroy Hotel is the Isle of Mull's oldest inn, dating back to 1608. [6] The main street of the town was planned and established by Alexander Mclean of Coll in 1799.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Details of Dervaig". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
- ^ "B8073". Sabre. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ a b "Dervaig". Isle of Mull website. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Kilmore Parish Church". Mull Historical Society website. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Always happy in his designs: The legacy of Stephen Adam".
- ^ "The Bellachroy Hotel". Mull Historical Society website. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
External links edit
- Canmore - Mull, Cnoc Fada, Dervaig site record
- Canmore - Mull, Dervaig, Kilmore Parish Church site record