Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands
Ardtalla
Ardtalla — village on Islay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ardtalla is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: PA42 7EF. Wikidata describes it as: "village on Islay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7180°, -6.0360°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ardtalla (Scottish Gaelic: 'Àird Talla') is a place name and estate in the southeast coastal area of Islay, Scotland. The name derives from Gaelic Àird, a "point", and talla, a now obsolete word for rock, not "high grave" as suggested by some. A well-defined track emanates from the Ardtalla Estate encountering coastal scenery and an Iron Age fort.
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Background
History
According to Roger Redfern, Saint Columba landed nearby at Ardmore Point on his historic journey from Ireland around the Hebrides. In Redfern's book, Walking in the Hebrides, he details scenic and historic elements in and around the Ardtalla Estate. Recorded mention of Ardtalla traces back at least as far as the latter 18th century. As early as during the 18th century, the literature notes that local people on Islay did not consider Ardtalla a remote location, ostensibly due to the level of improvement of the coastal access road connecting Ardtalla to Port Ellen.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7180, -6.0360
- Postcode
- PA42 7EF
Sources
- wikidata: Q640086 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ardtalla (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ardtallasheepgrazingislay.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ardtalla sits in the Scottish Lowlands, offering a variety of scenic spots for visitors. You can explore the historic Kildalton Chapel and the nearby Kildalton Cross. The area also features natural landmarks like Beinn Bheigeir and the coastal charm of Claggain Bay.
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Things to see in Ardtalla
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Aros Bay
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Beinn Uraraidh
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Claggain Bay
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📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Lowlands
Eilean a' Chùirn Lighthouse
Eilean a' Chùirn Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Kildalton Chapel
Kildalton Chapel — ruined church building at Kildalton, Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Loch Beinn Uraraidh
Loch Beinn Uraraidh — lake on Islay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Loch Càrn a’ Mhaoil
Loch Càrn a’ Mhaoil — lake on Islay, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Loch Leathann an Sgòrra
Loch Leathann an Sgòrra — lake on Islay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Proaig Bay
Proaig Bay — bay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Kildalton Cross
Kildalton Cross — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Cill a' Chuibein, dun site
Cill a' Chuibein, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Dunan Charmaic, dun site
Dunan Charmaic, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Druim Arn-ir-ach, dun site
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📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Trudernish Point, Hillfort
Trudernish Point, Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Ardilistry, dun site
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Dun an Rubha Bhuidhe, dun site
Dun an Rubha Bhuidhe, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Dun Fhinn, dun
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Kildalton Small Cross
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Ardmeinach
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Islay, Trudernish Point
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Islay, Dun An Rubha Bhuidhe
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Nearby
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Dun an Rubha Bhuidhe, dun site
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📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Islay, Dun An Rubha Bhuidhe
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Claggain Bay
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Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Islay, Dun Nan Gall
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Dun nan Gall
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📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Proaig Bay
Proaig Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Where to eat & stay near Ardtalla
Places to stay
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ardtalla?
- Ardtalla is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA42 7EF).
- What is Ardtalla?
- Ardtalla — village on Islay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Ardtalla?
- Drivers can use postcode PA42 7EF.
- Is Ardtalla free to visit?
- Yes, Ardtalla is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ardtalla?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA42 7EF.