Eilean Aoidhe

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Eilean Aoidhe

Land For Sale There has never actually been a distillery here, but there is planning permission to build one on the site of Polphail, a ghost village built in the 1970s but never occupied. — Land For Sale Credit: Anne Burgess

Eilean Aoidhe, also known as Eilean Aoidh, is a small island located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is situated in Loch Awe, one of the largest freshwater lochs in Scotland. The island covers an area of approximately 7 acres and is accessible only by boat.

Eilean Aoidhe is predominantly uninhabited, with no permanent human residents. However, it is home to a variety of wildlife, including a large population of red deer, as well as numerous bird species like buzzards, herons, and ducks. The island's landscape is characterized by rocky terrain, with some areas covered in heather and grasses.

The island is also known for its historical significance. It features the ruins of a small 13th-century chapel, dedicated to St. Maelrubha, which gives a glimpse into the island's past. Additionally, there are remnants of ancient burial grounds, indicating that the island was inhabited in earlier times.

Eilean Aoidhe attracts visitors who are seeking tranquility and natural beauty. It offers opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation, as well as fishing in the surrounding loch. The island's isolation and peaceful atmosphere make it an ideal destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Eilean Aoidhe is a picturesque and historically significant island in Argyllshire. Its rugged landscape, wildlife, and ancient ruins make it a captivating destination for nature enthusiasts and history lovers alike.

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Eilean Aoidhe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.853295/-5.3061016 or Grid Reference NR9367. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Land For Sale

There has never actually been a distillery here, but there is planning permission to build one on the site of Polphail, a ghost village built in the 1970s but never occupied.

Anne Burgess

Houses with a Vew

Modern houses overlooking Loch Fyne south of Portavadie.

Anne Burgess

Stillaig Farm

This is the view down to the shore if you stop and look over the tall bracken on the roadside west of Portavadie.

Anne Burgess

Alignment Standing Stones of Stillaig

The main stone is c.3 metres tall and is visible from its alignment stone which is approximately 700 metres to the south-east. Although described on the map as 'Standing Stones' the second stone is a stump. There is a marked but indistinct path from Pollphail Village and the football field at Port Leathan. See NR9367 : Standing Stone near Low Stillaig. Heath Spotted Orchids add colour to the moorland grass.

Greg Fitchett

Ruins of Pollphail village

Elliott Simpson

Stillaig Farm

Elliott Simpson

Track to Asgog Bay

Alan Reid

Eilean Aoidhe

Although island by name, it is joined to the mainland by an isthmus.

Alan Reid

Across Port Leathan to Rubha Stillaig

At the Southwest tip of the Cowal peninsula

Alan Reid

Stillaig Farm

Alan Reid

Pollphail

The derelict village of Pollphail

Stephen clark

Boysterous 5545 off Sgat MÃ²r light

Cruising past the lighthouse on the small island. At night, the light emits a white flash every three seconds.

Ian Paterson

Portavadie village

This village was built during the North Sea oil boom to provide accommodation for the workers at the construction site nearby in NR9269. The bulk of the village is in NR9369 but the right edge is in NR9368. Picture is taken from Portavadie-Tarbert ferry which is probably in NR9269 or NR9169 when the picture was taken - I arrived just in time to catch the ferry so had no time to explore on shore! The village has never been used since it was built in the 1970s.

J M Briscoe