Finlaggan Islay

The Centre of the Lordship of the Isles

Illustrated talk by Dr. David Caldwell

Illustrated talk by Dr. David Caldwell

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The Finlaggan Trust and the Islay Natural History Trust present

FINLAGGAN: THE EXCAVATIONS
Illustrated talk by Dr. David Caldwell

Dr. David Caldwell, who directed the excavations at Finlaggan in the 1990s, will provide an update on his discoveries prior to the publication of the final report on his work, due to appear in 2024.
David will provide an assessment of the importance of Finlaggan, especially in medieval times, as a lordly residence and a centre of administration.

Thursday, 26 October, 7 PM at the Islay Natural History Centre, Main Street, Port Charlotte.
Everyone welcome. Donations at the door. Hot drinks and snacks provided.

The New Walkway

The New Walkway

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The new wooden walkway to Eilean Mor has been a great success and ensures continued access to the historic site. If you haven’t been to Finlaggan yet, please come over and see the historic heart of the MacDonald Lords of the Isles’s kingdom.

Finlaggan Opening Hours 2023

Finlaggan Opening Hours 2023

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The Finlaggan Visitor Centre is now open Monday to Saturday from 11.00 to 5.00. The historic site remains open 24/7.

The recent change to the VC’s opening hours is experimental and reflects the current flow of visitors. We hope that this amendment will allow us to welcome more people.

Replacement Bridge Update

Replacement Bridge Update

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Work on the replacement bridge to Eilean Mor and the historic site continues. Unfortunately, a number of factors outwith our control have delayed the completion of the project. Please bear with us.

We realise that many are coming to Islay specifically to see Finlaggan, but our priority is to have a safe and robust structure in place for the future in order to preserve the site and to allow public access. We are tentatively looking to have the new bridge ready for you all very soon, but we need to ensure that all measures are in place. We apologise for the delay.

Visitor Centre Opening Hours

The Finlaggan Visitor Centre is now closed for the season, reopening for Easter 2023. The historic site, however, remains open all year round.”Thank you to everyone who visited us during this year. Your support is very much appreciated.

Please check our social media posts for further updates.

Finally, the trustees would like to convey our thanks to all those who have visited us this year. With so much work at the site underway, much remains in flux, but your donations have been very much appreciated and have helped us through the summer.