Thanks to Sue Visser, we now have a new cover postcard photo. Take a look. Thank you, Sue. I have a small collection of Islay postcards which we can use. If you have some, do let me know. Or if you se

I hope this photograph is visible to others. I posted it to the Old Islay group on Facebook. Many people said it helped them think of where their ancestors had walked.

My early ancestors were Allan McDougald born 1783 died 1847 in Ontario, Son of John McDougald and Isabel Carmichael natives of Parish of Killarrow, Bowmore, Isle of Islay Allan married Isabella Campel

Hi there Larachaluil is clearly shown on the Ordnance Survey 1878 survey (old). I've attached the modern aerial view which appears to show the walls of the buildings but no roofs. Here's a link The Oa

Hi everybody! My name is Chris MacDougall, and I have a wide range of Islay connections that I have been attempting to put together, with my focal point being Malcolm McDougall (my fourth great-grandf

My Great-Grandfather Angus: 22 July 1882 24 July 1882 25 July 1882

Sorry, Mike. I have no further infomration on the McAulay family...just the soin Donald born in1823.

My great great grandfather Duncan McAulay was born in Kilchoman, whether the parish or the town is not clear, around 1795 according to the 1851 Scottish census. He married Rachel McLellan - this is fr

Hello, Just to let you know that DUNCAN does appear in the 1851 Scottish Census at Glasgow BARONY. He appears as "DUNCAN MCANLEY" aged 60. Ref: 622/63/21. He is listed with his children Mary, John and

Some years ago, I found this note in a family Bible. It was written in pencil on a small piece of lined paper by my great-grandmother Elizabeth (Lizzie Smiley) MacAulay, wife of Angus MacAulay, I supp

Hi, Not directly linked to Islay but I am sure some may be interested in this programme by BBC Scotland (iPlayer) - Scotland: The Promised Land, the second episode - Homes for Highland Heroes, telling

This is the start of my Islay line. I have information on the next generation or two in most cases but would like to know if there are any current members. Mr. Houston has been most helpful, especialy

Hi Folks - Thank you for welcoming me into your group. My Great Grandfather was Duncan McDougall B April 1837 in Port Ellen, Islay. Died in Nelson, BC in 1907. His father was also Duncan McDougall. My

Just wondering if anyone else has a little Islay plaque like this one. At its widest, about 3 1/2 inches; 4 1/2 inches long. Painted on thin laminated? wood. No initials or signature. On the back is a

Interested in "Larrachaluil" (spelling uncertain). Located in the Oa, midway between Lurabus and Ballichatrigan. Found it mapped in Bartholemew's 1895 Atlas. Wonder whether anyone may know of this loc

The 1686 Tenants List for Islay has a reference to "Lagrevege and Inverloskane". Has anyone come across such a place (or places)? Would love to know the location. Any assistance much appreciated! Isab

Hi Everyone, Donald CAMPBELL (c.1761-1835) and Ann "Nancy" SINCLAIR (c.1765-1835) had the following children: i. James CAMPBELL (.1791-1836) married 1827 Ann MCLEAN (1800-1892) daughter of Lachland Mc

Hi Everyone I am also descended from a second Islay Campbell family. Alexander CAMPBELL (c, 1771- 1841) married 1796 Mary SINCLAIR (c.1778-1853), daughter of John Sinclair and Catherine McCuaig. They

1841 in Kilchoman. Archibald 40 Ann 30 with children Flora and Mary. 1841 they all live wth Ann's parents Donald and Catherine McEachearn and 2 of her sisters. Further census available.. Archibald bor

Hi Everyone I am also descended from a second Islay Campbell family. Alexander CAMPBELL (c, 1771- 1841) married 1796 Mary SINCLAIR (c.1778-1853), daughter of John Sinclair and Catherine McCuaig. They