Bridgend, Islay Explained

Country:Scotland
Official Name:Bridgend
Gaelic Name:Beul an Àtha
Coordinates:55.78°N -6.25°W
Os Grid Reference:NR336624
Civil Parish:Killarow and Kilmeny
Unitary Scotland:Argyll and Bute
Lieutenancy Scotland:Argyll and Bute
Constituency Westminster:Argyll and Bute
Constituency Scottish Parliament:Argyll and Bute
Post Town:ISLE OF ISLAY
Postcode District:PA44
Postcode Area:PA
Dial Code:01496
Static Image Name:River Sorn, Bridgend, Islay.jpg
Static Image Caption:The River Sorn at Bridgend

Bridgend (Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: Beul an Àtha) is a village on the Inner Hebrides island of Islay off the western coast of Scotland at the tip of Loch Indaal. The village is within the parish of Killarow and Kilmeny.[1]

The island's two main roads, the A846 and A847, meet in the village just north of the bridge over the River Sorn that gives the village its name. The A846 passes through the village on its route between Port Askaig and Ardbeg.[2] The A847 begins in Bridgend and continues to Portnahaven.[3]

It is notable as the location of Islay House. The bridge over the River Sorn is Category B listed.[4]

The National Bank of Scotland opened a branch in Bridgend in 1838[5] under the management of Duncan McAlister, Merchant and Postmaster. The building constructed in 1838 is Category B listed.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Details of Bridgend. Gazetteer for Scotland. 2 January 2015.
  2. Web site: A846. Sabre. 2 January 2015.
  3. Web site: A847. Sabre. 2 January 2015.
  4. Web site: Bridge, River Sorn . Historic Scotland . 2023-10-01.
  5. News: . National Bank of Scotland . Perthshire Courier . Scotland . 5 July 1838 . 1 October 2023 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription .
  6. Web site: Veterinary Surgery (beside bridge) River Sorn . Historic Scotland . 2023-10-01.