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
Dunlossit Castle
Portrait of Bruno Schroder of Dunlossit Islay and his Family
A while back I found a lengthy article about billionaire merchant banker and landowner Bruno Schroder, owner of Dunlossit Castle near Port Askaig, and his family. The article, completely in German, paints an interesting portrait of the bankers … [Read more...] about Portrait of Bruno Schroder of Dunlossit Islay and his Family