Finlaggan was the seat of the Lords of the Isles and of Clan Donald. The site has been the subject of recent archaeological investigations and hosted an episode of Channel 4's documentary Time Team.
Two of the three islands that lie in the stunning scenery surrounding loch Finlaggan, Eilean Mor (large island) and Eilean na Comhairle (council isle), were the ancient administration centre of the Lordship of the Isles during mostly the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries.
Still today, the islands contain remains of the buildings from where the Lords ruled the Hebrides and part of the west coast of Scotland, immensely contributing to the arts, culture and politics of Scotland.
The stone walls of a medieval chapel
dedicated to St. Findlugan on Eilean Mor
have been stabilised and several 16th
century graves put on display and
covered by large glass panels.
A small island close to the shore on the
west of the loch always holds fish, as
do most of the small bays and inlets
around the loch. A large reeded area to
the east of the castle island is good
for sport. The east side of the loch is
usually more generous with its yield but
trout can be taken all over this loch
from bank or boat.
