Dig with a view at Olistadh on the Rhinns of Islay

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Picture of an archaeological dig on an elevated landscape with a wide view over a sea loch and distant lands
Dig with a view at Olistadh on the Rhinns of Islay

In June 2024 the Department of Archaeology at Reading University with Professor Steven Mithen had returned for more field work on Islay, this time for another dig at Olistadh on the Rhinns of Islay. This (if I remember correctly) is a barley kiln they unearthed during this dig, a dig with a view over Loch Indaal with the Oa in the distance.

Cargo ship passing Ireland and east Rathlin seen from the Mull of Oa, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a cargo ship travelling up a channel, a smaller island on the right, the mainland stretching out behind
Cargo ship passing Ireland and east Rathlin seen from the Mull of Oa, Isle of Islay

A slightly wider view of the cargo ship passing East Rathlin lighthouse, seen across the North Channel from the Mull of Oa on Islay. The eastern end of Rathlin with the lighthouse on the right. Behind it the mainland. And if you look closely you can spot two birds on the left edge of the picture.

Cargo ship passing Rathlin East Lighthouse seen from the Mull of Oa, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a cargo ship passing a lighthouse on an island off a much larger island, seen across a channel
Cargo ship passing Rathlin East Lighthouse seen from the Mull of Oa, Isle of Islay

A closer look of the view across the North Channel to Rathlin from the Mull of Oa on Islay. A cargo ship is passing Rathlin East Lighthouse with the mainland in the background.