Keils formerly Kilearnadill is a

hamlet ''The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark'', often shortened to ''Hamlet'' (), is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1601. It is Shakespeare's longest play, with 29,551 words. Set in Denmark, the play depicts ...

from

Craighouse Craighouse ( gd, Taigh na Creige) is the main settlement and capital of the Scottish Inner Hebridean island of Jura, in Argyll and Bute. In 1971 it had a population of 113. The village is situated on the sheltered east coast of the island at t ...

on the island of Jura, in the council area of

Argyll and Bute Argyll and Bute ( sco, Argyll an Buit; gd, Earra-Ghàidheal agus Bòd, ) is one of 32 unitary authority council areas in Scotland and a lieutenancy area. The current lord-lieutenant for Argyll and Bute is Jane Margaret MacLeod (14 July 2020) ...

, 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 The A846 road is one of the two principal roads of Islay in the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of mainland Scotland and the only 'A' road on the neighbouring island of Jura. A ferry connects the two islands across the Sound of Islay. It co ...

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

Hamlets in Argyll and Bute Villages on Jura, Scotland {{Argyll-geo-stub