Keils formerly Kilearnadill[1] is a hamlet 0.25 miles (0.40 km) from Craighouse on the island of Jura, in the council area of Argyll and Bute, Scotland.[2] Keils is located on a wide elevated but distinct ridge.[3]
| Keils | |
|---|---|
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  Keils Location within Argyll and Bute | |
| Council area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
History
editThe name "Keils" means "Cell".[4]
Landmarks
editOn the 1981 OS 1:10000 map there were 18 buildings.[5] Keils Church lies along the A846 road to the south of the village on the way to Craighouse. Alba Cottage, run as a B&B, is also situated on the A846 road.[6]
References
edit- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Jura, Keils, General (152684)". Canmore. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "Keils". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "Island of Jura" (PDF). Argyll and Bute Council. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ "Placenames K-O" (PDF). Scottish Parliament. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 November 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Jura, Keils (38235)". Canmore. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "Keils". Google Maps. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
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