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Kildalton Cross
Port Ellen, Scotland
An 8th-century carved stone cross in a woodland churchyard.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 45 min
The Kildalton Cross is a monolithic Celtic cross carved around 1,200 years ago, one of the best-preserved in Scotland. It stands in a quiet churchyard in the Kildalton woods, with a pretty drive to get there. The walk to the ruin of Kildalton Castle nearby is easy.
Good to know
- Look closely at the carved figures
- Stop on the drive in for ancient woodland
- Best time
- Quiet morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- End of a signed road east of Port Ellen
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
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