Museums & Galleries · Oban
The Old Byre Heritage Centre
📍 PA75 6QW
Photo: Oliver Dixon (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Two half-hour videos on Mull's history and wildlife
- 25 miniature dioramas depicting island life and activities
- Displays of Mull's wildlife habitats, wildflowers, fungi and shells
- Tearoom serving home baking, Crofters Soup and Clootie Dumpling
- Large gift shop with crafts and souvenirs
The Old Byre Heritage Centre is a small museum in Glen Bellart near Dervaig on the Isle of Mull, dedicated to the island's history and wildlife. Inside you'll find two half-hour videos covering Mull's story from early hunter-gatherers to its present-day wildlife, alongside 25 miniature dioramas and displays of wildlife habitats, wildflowers, moths, fungi, fish, geology and shells. It's suited to visitors of all ages wanting an easy, engaging way to learn about the island. A tearoom serves home baking, soups and lunches, and there's a large gift shop to browse. It's open from April to October on weekdays. For those basing themselves in the area, BritStays lists 6 bookable places to stay within 5 miles.
Practical details
- Open
- 7 April to 24 October 2025, Monday to Friday 10.30-17.00
- Best for
- All ages wanting an easy introduction to Mull's history and wildlife
From the attraction's own website on 23 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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