Finlaggan
Port an Eilein
The power centre of the medieval 'Lords of the Isles', with the remains of a chapel and palace on an island in the loch.
In the 14th and 15th centuries, the MacDonald 'Lords of the Isles', who ruled the Hebrides and the western Highlands, held councils and inaugurations on Eilean Mòr, an island in Loch Finlaggan. Today a wooden walkway leads onto the island, where you can see the remains of the chapel, the great hall and carved grave slabs. Nearby, the smaller island of Eilean na Comhairle was the seat of the council. A small visitor centre by the loch displays archaeological finds (open in summer, with a small admission fee), while the site itself can be visited year-round. It lies between Ballygrant and Port Askaig, about 1.5 km from the A846 along a minor road.
Opening hours
Site open all day; visitor center open approx. Apr–Sep
Nearby sights
- Ardnahoe Distillery
- Caol Ila Distillery
- Bunnahabhain Distillery
- Islay Woollen Mill
- Kilarrow Parish Church (Round Church)
- Bowmore Distillery
- Paps of Jura
- Kilnave Chapel & Cross