Olistadh dig above Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an archaeological dig at an abandoned village
Olistadh dig above Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay

An impression from the archaeological dig at Olistadh on the Rhinns of Islay in June 2024. If you look closely you can just make out the Port Charlotte water treatment plant in the distance towards the left, the village of Port Charlotte is at the shore of Loch Indaal behind it.

Olistadh barley kiln in June 2024, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the remains of an old barley kiln discovered during an archaeological dig
Olistadh barley kiln in June 2024, Isle of Islay

I hope I remember this correctly, I believe this is an old barley kiln discovered during the archaeological dig at Olistadh on the Rhinns of Islay in June 2024.

Olistadh tour in June 2024, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an archaeological dig at an abandoned village, a student showing us around
Olistadh tour in June 2024, Isle of Islay

During the archaeological dig at the abandoned village of Olistadh on the Rhinns of Islay by Reading University in 2024 they organised an open day for everyone to see what they found and learn more about the site and the dig. The first year students were the guides and did a fantastic job showing us around and explaining what they had found (my group’s guide on the left).