Isle of Islay

Islay, the most southerly of the Hebrides, has a rich and colourful landscape shaped by natural forces and human influence over thousands of years. The resulting patchwork of farmland, woodland and peatland set below sweeping hills supports a wide variety of wildlife. [JPEG: Kildaton Cross]

Islay is also an Island steeped in history. Generations of settlers and conquerors have left their mark, from the Iron Age, through the Vikings, the Lords of the Isles, the feuding clans, the Clearances, down to the two World Wars.

In Kildaton and Oa (the picture to the left shows the Kildalton High Cross), all this can be traced on the ground in the shape of standing stones, forts and castles from prehistory to the mediaeval ruined chapels, deserted villages, monuments, all in settings of natural splendour and each fascinating in its own right.

The photographs - taken over a period of 4 years and 3 visits to Islay - try to capture some of the spirit of this special island.

'Tis a beautiful place to live ...

Islay photographs:

Islay / Jura related sites on the WWW:

Some text was taken from the leaflets "Islay's" Natural Heritage" and "Port Ellen Visitor's Information".

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