Kildalton Cross

Kildalton Cross is the finest intact High Cross in Scotland carved in the late eighth century, from the local blue stone.

The Biblical scene on the front include the Virgin and Child and David and the Lion. On the back are animals and carved bosses.

This site is managed by Historic Scotland.

 

Directions
On the island of Islay, two miles east north east of Port Ellen
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Nearby Attractions
Museum of Islay Life (13 Miles)*
This delightful Museum is situated in Port Charlotte in a former church. There are over 1600 items in the collection dating from 8000 BC to the 1950s.
Lochranza Castle (28 Miles)*
Lochranza Castle is a fine tower house which is probably a 16th century reconstruction of an earlier building.
Goatfell (32 Miles)*
At 2,866ft, Goatfell is the highest peak on the Isle of Arran, with impressive views.
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Nearby Hotels
Stonefield Castle Hotel (23 Miles)*
Newly refurbished Stonefield Castle Hotel offers a truly magnificent location, standing in 60 acres of woodland gardens overlooking spectacular Loch Fyne. The superb panoramic views from the hotel restaurant are unbeatable.
Loch Fyne Hotel (48 Miles)*
Situated in the Royal Burgh of Inveraray overlooking Loch Fyne, the Loch Fyne Hotel and Spa has 74 bedrooms and leisure suite with swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, outside hot tub and Spa offering a wide selection of treatments.
Argyll Hotel (48 Miles)*
Built in 1754 for the Duke of Argyll, the hotel retains much of its original charm whilst offering modern day comforts. Situated in the heart of Inveraray, at the Gateway to the Highlands, the hotel makes an ideal base for visitors to the area.
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Nearby Self Catering
Anchorage Houe (34 Miles)*
Anchorage House is a large Victorian Villa centrally located in the picturesque west highland village of Tighnabruaich, with breathtaking views of the Kyles of Bute. This is an ideal place to relax and unwind, whilst enjoying the scenery.
Aird Farm Holiday Cottages (34 Miles)*
Aird House and Aird Steading Cottage are 3 miles from Ardfern at the end of Craignish Peninsula with panoramic sea views to Jura, Scarba and Mull.
Barmolloch Cottages (39 Miles)*
The cottages have been developed within the bounds of a farm square (built circa 1860), forming three very high quality self catering units. Each cottage consists of three bedrooms, one double,one twin bedded room and a ground floor bedroom
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