Thomas Telford was quite the Scottish engineer in his days. Thomas Telford is credited with the construction of in excess of 1,500 miles of roadway, over 400 bridges, many leading harbours and jetties, as well as the Menai Bridge and the Caledonian … [Read more...] about Thomas Telford Churches on Islay
Out and About
Kilnave Cross and Chapel
The site of Kilnave Chapel and Cross is one of the most tranquil places on Islay. The site sits just above the shoreline and the views over the eastern part of Islay and over Loch Gruinart are simply amazing. Opposite the site is Killinallan Point … [Read more...] about Kilnave Cross and Chapel
Kildalton Cross and Chapel
Kildalton Cross and Chapel should be on everybody's list of things to do on Islay. Surprisingly enough you'll usually find yourself alone strolling through the chapel grounds. When you head for Kildalton from Port Ellen you slowly see the landscape … [Read more...] about Kildalton Cross and Chapel
Finlaggan – Home of the Lords of the Isles
Finlaggan was the home of the MacDonald chiefs for almost four hundred years, from the 12th to the 16th century. From Finlaggan, the Lords of the Isles ruled the Western part of Scotland from Kintyre to Lewis. They gained control from their Norse … [Read more...] about Finlaggan – Home of the Lords of the Isles
Islay Summer Sea Pinks
This time of year sees abundant flowering of Sea Pinks (Armeria maritima) on the salt-marshes at Loch Gruinart and other areas and beaches across Islay. It's one of the most pretty flowering plants on the island and their bloom usually coincides with … [Read more...] about Islay Summer Sea Pinks