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Tag: Inner Hebrides

  • Kildalton

    Visiting the remains of Kildalton chapel and the Kildalton cross in Islay.

    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.

    Visiting the remains of Kildalton chapel and the Kildalton cross in Islay.

    Visiting the remains of Kildalton chapel and the Kildalton cross in Islay.

    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.

    Visiting the remains of Kildalton chapel and the Kildalton cross in Islay.

    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.

    Visiting the remains of Kildalton chapel and the Kildalton cross in Islay.

    Visiting the remains of Kildalton chapel and the Kildalton cross in Islay.

    Visiting the remains of Kildalton chapel and the Kildalton cross in Islay.

    View in the isle of Islay, near Ardberg distillery.

    View in the isle of Islay, near Ardberg distillery.

    Ardberg Distillery

     

  • Dunyvaig Castle

    A walk around Dunyvaig Casle in the Isle of Islay.

    Dunyvaig Castle – the remains of a castle dating back to the 12th century, sits on an old broch – with amazing views in all directions. It was built by Somerled, King of the Isles, on top of a fort or dun on a rocky promontory jutting into Lagavulin Bay.

    A walk around Dunyvaig Casle in the Isle of Islay.

    Over the centuries, Dunyvaig was held by the MacDonalds, the Macleans, and the Campbells.

    A walk around Dunyvaig Casle in the Isle of Islay.

    Today, this bay offers a great view of the Lagavulin Distillery, sitting opposite the castle.

    A walk around Dunyvaig Casle in the Isle of Islay.

    Going to the castle is an easy and short walk, and you can enjoy the views.

    A walk around Dunyvaig Casle in the Isle of Islay.

    A walk around Dunyvaig Casle in the Isle of Islay.

    A walk around Dunyvaig Casle in the Isle of Islay.

    A walk around Dunyvaig Casle in the Isle of Islay.

     

  • Bowmore

    Honesty shop in Islay, Scotland

    I found an honesty shop on my way to Bowmore – a telephone box filled with cards and other stationery.

    View of Islay, Landscape

    Bowmore

    Strolling around Bowmore in Islay

    Let´s take a little stroll around Bowmore with me. Bowmore is Islay’s administrative capital and offers various shops and other activities. Of course, there is also a distillery, right in the centre of the town.

    The village of Bowmore was founded in 1768, by Daniel Campbell of Shawfield and Islay. Construction of this first planned village in Scotland was part of a resettlement scheme to move people from the old village of Killarrow which was near Islay House. (Islay Info)

    The streets were laid out on a grid pattern, based on the axis of Main Street. Originally, there were small fields in between the houses.

    Strolling around Bowmore in Islay

    Bowmore Round Church sits on top of the main street and offers great views over Bowmore. The parish church of Killarrow, was built in 1767 by Daniel Campbell of Shawfield and Islay, then owner of the entire island.

    Strolling around Bowmore in Islay

    The story goes that the church was built in a circular shape to make sure there were no corners for the devil to hide in. (Islay Info)

    Strolling around Bowmore in Islay