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
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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
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
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
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