The 2022 fieldwork report for Olistadh
The 2022 field season at the post-medieval township of Olistadh in the Rhinns produced the first full survey of the settlement, showing it is much larger than previously thought with several phases of occupation. Two areas were explored by excavation, with one finding the walls of a possible Viking house.
Schools Archaeology Project showing their work in local community Gaelic Centre
Island primary schools pupils were inspired by visiting and learning to record their adopted local archaeology sites earlier this Spring with Islay Heritage archaeologists. Now, the schools have created an exhibition of their work, and welcome the community and...
Suggest sites for ‘The Islay 100’
Send us your nominations for ‘The Islay 100’.
Giant’s Grave excavation lecture
Join Dr Darko Maričević for a special lecture about the summer 2016 excavation at the Giant’s Grave Neolithic Chambered Cairn.
Visit the Giant’s Grave excavation
Join Islay Heritage and the Islay Natural History Trust on Sunday 28 August, for a summer walk to the Giant’s Grave archaeological dig.