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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
Keils
Location within Argyll and Bute
Council area
  • Argyll and Bute
CountryScotland
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55.843946°N 5.9532584°W / 55.843946; -5.9532584

History


The name "Keils" means "Cell".[4]


Landmarks


On 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


  1. Historic Environment Scotland. "Jura, Keils, General (152684)". Canmore. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  2. "Keils". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  3. "Island of Jura" (PDF). Argyll and Bute Council. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  4. "Placenames K-O" (PDF). Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  5. Historic Environment Scotland. "Jura, Keils (38235)". Canmore. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  6. "Keils". Google Maps. Retrieved 6 August 2020.


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