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.

Port Charlotte seen from the top of Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal village with a small lighthouse near it, a hill towering over it
Port Charlotte seen from the top of Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

A view from near the South Lodge just outside of Bridgend, looking across Loch Indaal to Port Charlotte on the Rhinns of Islay. Beinn Tart a’Mhill (highest hill on the Rhinns) dominating the landscape. Loch Indaal lighthouse visible towards the right, roughly below the summit of Beinn Tart a’Mhill.

Three villages around Loch Indaal seen from above Daill, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wide view over a sea loch with three villages on the shore, seen from a hill above some woodlands
Three villages around Loch Indaal seen from above Daill, Isle of Islay

A view south west from above Daill, looking aross Bridgend Woods out over Loch Indaal. Bowmore on the left on this side of the loch. In the distance below Beinn Tart a’Mhill on the Rhinns of Islay you can make out Port Charlotte. Towards the right Bruichladdich with the distillery warehouses.