To step back in time – why not explore Islay’s historical sites – we can help you plan your day:
- Kildalton Cross and Chapel and carved slabs (8th century Celtic High Cross)
- The Kildalton Cross is a monolithic Christian high cross in a Celtic cross form in the churchyard of the former parish church of Kildalton.
- Dunyvaig Castle (ruin) Lagavulin, the ancient stronghold of the Lordship of the Isles Dunyvaig Castle is one of Islay’s the most important historic sites.
- American Monument, Mull of Oa
The American Monument on Islay is the only memorial to more than 550 American soldiers lost on the SS Tuscania and HMS Otranto - Kilchoman Cross and carved stones
Kilchoman Cross which stands in the burial ground of Kilchoman Parish Church, Islay. - Cultoon Stone Circle, by Portnahaven (765 bc +- 40 years)
A stone circle which was excavated by the Islay Historical Works Group in 1974 and 1975, - Round Church, Bowmore
One of Islay’s most iconic buildings is the Kilarrow Parish Church which is better known as the Round Kirk at Bowmore. (Built ina round so the devil cannot lurk in the corners) - Finlaggan, just north of Ballygrant
Ancient seat of the Lordship of the Isles - Kilnave Chapel and Cross, Gruinart
- Chambered cairn, Lower Cragabus, Mull of Oa
