The drive from Port Ellen to Kildalton Chapel & Cross was just stunning. Beautiful landscape in all directions. And I was even greeted by a lovely honesty box at the chapel.
The Kildalton Cross was carved in the 700s and it is one of two examples of the type with the encircling glory now remaining erect in Scotland, the other being St. Martin’s Cross at Iona.
The cross shows different scenes from the bible, like David fighting the lion, angels, the Virgin with child and more.
Kildalton Chapel was erected in the late 12th or early 13th century and served the medieval parish of Kildalton. The building was used until the end of the 17th century.
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