Keils

Keils
Location within Argyll and Bute
Civil parish
Council area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
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55°50′38″N 5°57′12″W / 55.843946°N 5.9532584°W / 55.843946; -5.9532584

Keils formerly Kilearnadill 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. Keils is located on a wide elevated but distinct ridge.

History

The name "Keils" means "Cell".

Landmarks

On the 1981 OS 1:10000 map there were 18 buildings. 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.

References

  1. ↑ Historic Environment Scotland. "Jura, Keils, General (Site no. NR56NW 41)". Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  2. ↑ "Keils". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "Island of Jura" (PDF). Argyll and Bute Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  4. ↑ "Placenames K-O" (PDF). Scottish Parliament. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 November 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  5. ↑ Historic Environment Scotland. "Jura, Keils (Site no. NR56NW 21)". Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  6. ↑ "Keils". Google Maps. Retrieved 6 August 2020.