Blog Post from May 2014: A few months ago Sue Visser, member of the Islay Genealogy List, notified me about a wee booklet she found in a library in Canada. This booklet was titled "Islay, A Project in Local History by the Isle of Islay Federation, … [Read more...] about Islay Federation Local History Project
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Islay Accommodation – How to Save Money
Islay Accommodation - How to Save Money: For the last 19 years I have managed the IslayInfo website and I like to think I was quite successful with it. That wasn't only due to the many hours I put in but also because there wasn't a real alternative … [Read more...] about Islay Accommodation – How to Save Money
Thomas Telford Churches on Islay
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
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