Kilchoman Cross and church ruin in November 2025, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the ruin of a church, a Celtic cross next to it
Kilchoman Cross and church ruin in November 2025, Isle of Islay

As of writing this unfortunately the only way to see the famous and beautiful Kilchoman Cross, from the road behind it. As the ruin of Kilchoman church has become unsafe the council had to close the cemetery around it, with it blocking direct access to the cross.

Kilchoman cross and Starlings on the wire, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Celtic corss (Kilchoman cross) with a good number of Starlings on telephone cables in the background
Kilchoman cross and Starlings on the wire, Isle of Islay

A nice view at Kilchoman, the famous Kilchoman Cross in the front left. Behind it a good number of Starlings on the telephone wires.

Starlings lifting off from Kilchoman church, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the ruin of a church and Celtic cross, birds flying off from the church
Starlings lifting off from Kilchoman church, Isle of Islay

A view of Kilchoman church and the Kilchoman Cross on the Rhinns of Islay, a small murmuration of Starlings lifting off from the ruin of the church.