Kilnave Chapel & Cross

Cill Naoimh

A medieval roofless chapel on the shore of Loch Gruinart, with an 8th-century stone cross standing in its graveyard.

Kilnave Chapel is a medieval roofless stone church. Legend says that after the Battle of Gruinart in 1598, fleeing MacLeans hid inside the chapel and were burned to death. The Kilnave Cross in the graveyard dates from around the 8th century. Weathered by centuries, it has a simple, ancient form. It stands near the end of the road on the west shore of Loch Gruinart. Admission is free, and it can be combined with a visit to the RSPB reserve.

Opening hours

All day, free

Medieval · Crosses · Ruins

Nearby sights

RSPB Loch Gruinart
Bruichladdich Distillery
Bowmore Distillery
Kilchoman Distillery
Kilarrow Parish Church (Round Church)
Museum of Islay Life
Port Charlotte
Kilchoman Old Parish Church & Cross

Places to eat nearby

Peatzeria
Kilchoman Distillery Café
Lochindaal Seafood Kitchen
Port Charlotte Hotel Restaurant
An Tigh Seinnse
Ardbeg Old Kiln Café