The Old Byre Heritage Centre

Museums

Dervaig, Isle Of Mull, Argyll, PA75 6QR

Tel: +44 (1688) 400229

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The Old Byre Heritage Centre

THE OLD BYRE- SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY! 
Closed Mon & Tues (open Bank Holiday Mondays)
 
Opem...


THE OLD BYRE- SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY!

 

Closed Mon & Tues (open Bank Holiday Mondays)

 

Opem from 31st March to 25th October


Bank Holiday Mondays (25th April,2nd May,30th May, 29th Aug) The Old Byre is a Heritage Centre in the beautiful Glen Bellart close to the picturesque village of Dervaig on the Isle of Mull. The Old Byre is a must for anyone who would like to absorb the history of Mull in an effortless 'armchair' manner! With two amazing videos - one describing Mull's history from when man first settled here, and the other one about Mull's abundant and varied wildlife - both on land and in the waters around Mull, you can learn so much about this beautiful island. Our Gift Shop and Tearoom are relaxing places to purchase souvenirs and crafts or enjoy some light refreshment or a delicious light lunch.

A must for -

TODDLER TOURISTS - we have a covered play area to keep them dry and happy

TEAROOM- Exciting new menu additions, scrumptious home baking, meals and snacks served all day.

GIFT SHOP- An Aladdin's cave to explore at leisure.

WILDLIFE FILM- 'WildMull' A homage to the incredible wildlife on and off the shores of Mull, by Nick Gordon.(Shown Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays)

HISTORICAL FILM 'The story of Mull and Iona' (shown Thursdays and Saturdays)

MUSEUM WITH EXHIBITS OF

'Minature Mull through the ages'

Mull and Iona's Geology

Mull Fungi

*NEW* Mull Moths and Butterflies ( beautifully executed by Roger Johns)



 

Bank Holiday Mondays 6 & 27 May

Bank Holiday Monday 26 August-

 

Teddy Bear's Pick Nick to be held in the Old Byre Play Area

 From 12 noon to 3.00 p.m.

£3.50 per child


 

Gradings

  • 3 Visitor Attraction
3 Visitor Attraction

Opening Times

Open All Year
2013 Opening Times (01/01/2013 - 31/12/2013)
DayTimes
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:3018:30
Thursday10:3018:30
Friday10:3018:30
Saturday10:3018:30
Sunday10:3018:30

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