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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

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

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

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Seal Pup on the Rocks at Ardnave

Islay Wildlife

I'm not sure if there are places in Europe where wildlife is more abundant and as diverse as on Islay. Wherever you walk or drive, there is always something to be seen, and often something special … Read More... about Islay Wildlife

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Thomas Telford Church Portnahaven

Thomas Telford Churches on Islay

Thomas Telford was quite the Scottish engineer in his days. Thomas Telford is … [Read More...] about Thomas Telford Churches on Islay

The Wavedancer in Port Ellen Marina

Islay Sea Adventures Trip

Islay Sea Adventures Trip review. For centuries people have used the seas as a … [Read More...] about Islay Sea Adventures Trip

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Recommended Reading

Islay Whisky Island BookWhisky Island: A portrait of Islay and its whiskies
Islay’s fascinating story is uncovered in this must have book. This is the updated version of Peat Smoke and Spirit and is the last word on Islay and its whiskies. Purchase here…

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