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Islay Accommodation – How to Save Money

July 22, 2022 by ron

Islay Accommodation Self Catering Cottage

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

July 6, 2022 by ron

Thomas Telford Church Portnahaven

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

June 19, 2022 by ron

Kilnave Cross overlooking Loch Gruinart

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

June 19, 2022 by ron

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

Islay The Land of the Lordship

June 17, 2022 by ron

Islay The Land of the Lordship

Islay The Land of the Lordship, a book review by Carl Reavey: Caldwell's book takes a hard look at the loyalties of the MacDonald 'Lords of the Isles'. David Caldwell, 'Keeper of Scotland and Europe' in the National Museums of Scotland, has a long … [Read more...] about Islay The Land of the Lordship

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