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Dunlossit House Islay – The Castle on the Hill

December 18, 2021 by ron

Dunlossit House Islay

First time visitors sailing to Islay are often greatly impressed by the imposing baronial mansion which commands the hilltop overlooking approach to the ferry terminal at Port Askaig. This is, of course, Dunlossit House, the island home of … [Read more...] about Dunlossit House Islay – The Castle on the Hill

Laphroaig and Lagavulin Water Dispute

November 12, 2021 by ron

Lagavulin Distillery by Alfred Barnard

The Laphroaig and Lagavulin Water Dispute... A lovely bit of Islay History from a time when whisky distilling was in its infancy, life was hard and competition tough! The name Laphroaig is Gaelic and means “The beautiful hollow by the broad bay”. … [Read more...] about Laphroaig and Lagavulin Water Dispute

Plague, Priests and Pirates on Islay

August 28, 2021 by ron

Islay’s intriguing past, an article by Vivien Martin. Mention Islay and for most people the first thing that springs to mind is undoubtedly whisky. But there’s much more to Islay than that. One of my own favourite parts of the island lies between … [Read more...] about Plague, Priests and Pirates on Islay

Islay’s Hill Forts – Dun Nosebridge and Dun Guaidhre

August 23, 2021 by ron

Dun Nosebridge

That times weren't always as peaceful as nowadays can be determined by the large numbers of forts (Gaelic: Duns) on Islay, the silent witnesses of days gone by. Islay had around 80 forts and fortified sites, from which most of them are ruined and … [Read more...] about Islay’s Hill Forts – Dun Nosebridge and Dun Guaidhre

Round Church in Bowmore – A Brief history

August 16, 2021 by ron

The Round Church in Bowmore Islay is without a doubt Islay's most iconic building. It is the Kilarrow Parish Church which is better known as the Round Kirk at Bowmore. It continues to attract visitors from around the globe and all are impressed by … [Read more...] about Round Church in Bowmore – A Brief history

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