Visited 30.7.16
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Next to the ruined St Ciaron’s Church which is alongside the minor road north of Portnahaven. The church is sign posted and parking is easy enough.
Even by Islay standards this is pretty remote.
I like old churches and this is a lovely, ruined old church situated in a lovely spot overlooking Kilchiaran Bay. The fact it has a cup marked stone immediately next to it obviously adds to its attraction!
The various cup marks are of different sizes and depths. The largest one has worn right through the stone.
It’s a nice enough stone and worth stopping off for however I must say the church was my biggest thrill. Inside and overgrown were several medieval grave stones. The rocky shore of Kilchiaran Bay only a short distance away. No doubt this must have been a place of pilgrimage. It is a very atmospheric place and one I would highly recommend visiting.