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'''Kildalton''' is a parish on the isle of [[Islay]], [[Argyllshire]], 14 miles south-east from [[Bowmore]]; containing [[Port Ellen]] and [[The Oa]]. This parish, which is supposed to have taken its name from one of the step-sons of the MacDonalds, who was buried in the church, is situated in the south-eastern portion of the isle of Islay, and is bounded on the north-east by the sound of Islay, and on the south-west by the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. | '''Kildalton''' is a parish on the isle of [[Islay]], [[Argyllshire]], 14 miles south-east from [[Bowmore]]; containing [[Port Ellen]] and [[The Oa]]. This parish, which is supposed to have taken its name from one of the step-sons of the MacDonalds, who was buried in the church, is situated in the south-eastern portion of the isle of Islay, and is bounded on the north-east by the sound of Islay, and on the south-west by the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. | ||
| − | Islay Airport is situated on the west coast of Kildalton, just off the A846 road | + | Islay Airport is situated on the west coast of Kildalton, just off the A846 road from Port Ellen to Bowmore. |
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| − | *Location map: {{wmap|55.673|-6.175|zoom= | + | *Location map: {{wmap|55.673|-6.175|zoom=12}} |
[[Category:Towns and villages in Argyllshire]] | [[Category:Towns and villages in Argyllshire]] | ||
[[Category:Islay]] | [[Category:Islay]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:51, 17 May 2016
Kildalton is a parish on the isle of Islay, Argyllshire, 14 miles south-east from Bowmore; containing Port Ellen and The Oa. This parish, which is supposed to have taken its name from one of the step-sons of the MacDonalds, who was buried in the church, is situated in the south-eastern portion of the isle of Islay, and is bounded on the north-east by the sound of Islay, and on the south-west by the Atlantic Ocean.
Islay Airport is situated on the west coast of Kildalton, just off the A846 road from Port Ellen to Bowmore.
Outside links
- Location map: 55°40’23"N, 6°10’30"W
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