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	Davaar Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Davaar Island at the mouth of Campbeltown Loch, by Malcolm McFadyen
		Davaar Island is located at the mouth of Campbeltown Loch off the east coast of Kintyre, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
		Davaar was known as the island of Sanct Barre, 1449 -1508.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Davaar_Island (254 words)

	Scotland from the Roadside - Davaar Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		To the east of Campbeltown, at the entrance to Campbeltown Loch, is Davaar Island which is connected to the mainland by a causeway, known as the Doirlinn.
		Once on the island, to reach the cave head south along the path, which leads to the base of the cliff overlooking Kildalloig Bay that lies between the island and the mainland.
		Davaar is uninhabited, apart from sheep and people staying in the cottages at the lighthouse to the north of the island.
	www.ourscotland.co.uk /davaarisland.htm (646 words)

	Campbeltownonline - Davaar Island
		The Island of Davaar at the mouth of Campbeltown Loch is a protective net for the loch’s use as a harbour.
		At low tide the Island is connected to the mainland by the Dorlinn (Gaelic: A tidal isthmus).
		The principal feature of the Island after the cave painting is its lighthouse.
	www.campbeltownonline.org.uk /davaar.html (272 words)

	Davaar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Davaar Island lies in Kilbrannan Sound at the mouth of Campbeltown Loch.
		The cave, situated on the South side of the island, is one of several and can be reached on foot by the shingle causeway (the Dhorlin) uncovered at low tide times.
		The painting can be found in the seventh cave, the entrance to which is marked by a small plaque on the cliff face and also by the many small cairns and wooden crosses made by visitors and pilgrims to the site.
	www.machrihanish.net /Machrihanish_davaar.htm (315 words)

	Davaar Island Cottages Self Catering cottages on an Island off the Mull of Kintyre West Coast of Scotland
		The Island Cottages - In a superb, secluded location by the sea on the 160-acre private island of Davaar, this unique pair of cottages enjoy stunning views.
		Set at the northern tip of Davaar Island, they are connected to the mainland by a causeway, revealed by the sea for 6 hours at low tide.
		The island's moorland, hills and rocky shore are home to a wealth of wildlife - dolphins, basking sharks, otters, seals and sea-birds are regular visitors,and even the occasional golden eagle may be seen.
	www.kintyrecottages.com /island-cottages.html (380 words)

	Davaar Island - Scout Local Post Issues
		The islands are uninhabited apart from Lighthousemen--and I hasten to confirm that the 'Local Carriage Labels' are of no postal use whatsoever.
		Davaar Island issues are one of several Scottish Local Posts with disputed validities.
		It is clearly a decision of the individual collector to bannish the Davaar Post to the cinderellas or retain it in the ranks of valid local post issues.
	www.sossi.org /local/davaar.htm (138 words)

	The Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		A man was seen walking away from the island in the middle of last week and his description has been circulated.
		Davaar is a tidal island, linked to the mainland by a natural shingle causeway near Campbeltown at low tide.
		In 1887, Archibald MacKinnon, a teacher in Campbeltown, began painting Jesus on the Cross on the wall of one of the island's seven caves.
	www.theherald.co.uk /news/66976-print.shtml (478 words)

	Davaar History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Davaar, situated at the mouth of Campbeltown Loch, is an Island only at high tide.
		The Contractor responsible for the building was John Barr and Co. James Milne and Son made the lantern and the leadwork was made by John Marshall.
		A revolving white light was though to be the best possible distinction for Davaar and the character in 1854 was one flash every ½ minute.
	www.nlb.org.uk /ourlights/history/davaar.htm (229 words)

	PSALM Scotland - Davaar Island
		The place I refer to is a cave on Davaar island in the bay of Campbeltown, Scotland.
		During my excursions I had seen the island in the bay, but was not overly excited by it, just a hill surrounded by water, or so I thought.
		The story goes that the painting was discovered by a becalmed yachtsman who rowed to the island to stretch his legs.
	www.angelfire.com /sk2/scotland/Davaar.html (1338 words)

	Campbeltown Area Main Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		Set in a deep loch, sheltered by Davaar Island and surrounding hills, is Campbeltown, one of the largest towns in Argyll.
		A popular day trip from Campbeltown is to Davaar Island, accessible from the mainland only at low tide by means of a peculiar dog-leg stretch of shingle.
		The island is uninhabited, save for sheep, and its main attraction is a cave painting of the Crucifixion secretly produced by a local artist in the late 1800s.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /areacamp/index.html (408 words)

	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Stamps
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		Montserrat (Island), dependency of the United Kingdom, with 39 square miles in area, is one of the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, in the Caribbean Sea.
		The islands are a mix of "high" volcanic islands and "low" sand and coral atolls, with the majority being made up of tiny atolls of the coral type.
	www.animalstamps.com /charles.htm (6711 words)

	Cave Painting at Davaar - brief description of Davaar Island just off Campbeltown, Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland
		The Island can be reached on foot by a stony causeway during low-tide, it is important to keep to the safe crossing times as listed in Reception.
		On reaching the Island, go to the caves on the right, the painting of the crucifixion is in the seventh cave along.
		However, the walk across the causeway to the Island itself is very pleasant, you get a good view of Campbeltown from it's shores.
	www.muasdaleholidays.com /davaar.htm (232 words)

	Scotland Island Hopping on the Inner Hebrides and Western Isles
		It’s a small island, but well over 100,000 people make their way there each year in a pilgrimage to the abbey, following in the footsteps of those that have followed the same journey, albeit with different forms of transport, for around 1500 years.
		This last named island sits close to the Cowal peninsula, separated by the 1 mile wide Kyles of Bute to the north of the island.
		Davaar has an unusual attraction to offer the walker — a painting of the crucifixion in a cave on the southern side of the island.
	www.scotlandview.co.uk /scotland_island_hopping.htm (1750 words)

	Football Local Issues
		The Bernera Islands consist of Great and Little Bernara, and lie North West of the ils of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.
		Set of 6 Unmounted Mint stamps from Davaar, produced in 1994 to celebrate the FA Cup Anniversary.
		Gairsay is an island in the Orkneys, which has a postal service to Finstown, run by the owner.
	www.angelfire.com /biz/Ukrainian/footloc.html (231 words)

	Am Baile - Campbeltown Loch and Davaar Island
		It shows a photograph of Campbeltown Loch and Davaar Island, situated on the south-east coast of Kintyre.The sea loch forms an inlet of the Kilbrannen Sound.
		Davaar Island is accessible at low tide by a causeway from Campbeltown.
		Uninhabited except for lighthousemen, the island receives many visitors attracted by a painting of the crucifixion, found in one of the island's seven caves
	www.ambaile.org.uk /en/item/item_photograph.jsp?item_id=11485 (126 words)

	Mid Argyll, Kintyre, and Islay Tours
		In Campbeltown the Heritage Centre, museum and Davaar Island, with its cave paintings depicting the crucifixion, are a must to visit in addition to Machrihanish, with its championship golf course and glorious beach.
		The smaller islands of Colonsay and Oronsay are a birdwatcher's paradise, being home to over 200 species, in addition to otters, wild goats and seals.
		True Highland retreats, these low-lying islands are also steeped in history, with the 18th century Colonsay House and Gardens and much earlier standing stones in evidence.
	www.visitscottishheartlands.com /areas/argyll/tours/index.cfm (612 words)

	Davaar Island
		Tim had read about this cave on an island near Campbeltown that had a painting of the crucifixion of Christ done in the 1880s.
		Tim suggested we go to the information center (which was closed) but had the tide times printed in the window.
		We hiked round the end of the island then decided at noon, we should head back.
	www.oznet.ksu.edu /ed_ansi_rozell/Scotland/davaar_island.htm (661 words)

	Scotland, North Scotland, Island Cottages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		In a superb, secluded location by the sea on the 160 acre private island of Davaar, this unique pair of cottages enjoy stunning views.
		Otter (sleeps 2) and Island (sleeps 4) are an adjoining pair of cosy and spacious lighthouse keepers' cottages.
		Set at the northern tip of Davaar Island, they are connected to the mainland by a causeway, revealed by the sea for six hours at low tide.
	www.organicholidays.com /ScotlandNorthScotland16.html (121 words)

	Campbeltown Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		At the head of a deep loch sheltered by Davaar Island and surrounded by hills lies Campbeltown, one of the largest towns in Argyll.
		Another place to visit is Davaar Island which, like St Kieran's cave, can only be accessed at low tide.
		A mile long causeway leads from the mainland to the island where, in a cave, a painting of the Crucifixion mysteriously appeared in 1887.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /campbeltown/campbeltown/index.html (606 words)

	Maltese Terrier Stamps
		As far as I can tell, there are three or four islands off the coast of Scotland that receive their major income from issuing stamps for collectors.
		This stamp is from the island of Davaar and was issued in 1984.
		The island staunchly supported the UK through both World Wars and remained in the Commonwealth when it became independent in 1964.
	www.animalstamps.com /Maltese.htm (2621 words)

	Scotland from the Roadside - Campbeltown, Argyll (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Campbeltown is set in a deep bay sheltered by Davaar Island.
		It is one of the largest towns in Argyll and has a population of 6000.
		One of the most popular day trips from Campbeltown is the walk to Davaar Island, linked to the peninsula at low tide by a mile long shoal.
	www.ourscotland.co.uk /campbeltown.htm (184 words)

	Machrihanish Photo Gallery 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Davaar Island, viewed from the road to Carradale.
		The island is famous for it's cave painting of Jesus on the Cross.
		This was painted in secret in a cave on Davaar Island in the 1800's by a local artist
	www.machrihanish.net /Machrihanish_gallery2.html (167 words)

	Davaar Island from the learside road.:: OS grid NR7518 :: Geograph British Isles - photograph every grid square!
		Davaar Island from the learside road.:: OS grid NR7518 :: Geograph British Isles - photograph every grid square!
		NR7518 : Davaar Island from the learside road.
		The island with the famous cave painting of Christ which was badly defaced this year, but has now been restored to its former glory by Ronald Togneri.
	www.geograph.org.uk /photo/248123?style=gray (84 words)

	Island Davaar Lighthouse - Photo © Mark Zanzig (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Davaar Island is located at the mouth of Campbeltown Loch off the east coast of Kintyre.
		It is a tidal island, linked to the mainland by a natural shingle causeway that is only accessible at low tide.
		It was automated in 1983, and since then, Davaar is only inhabited by sheep.
	www.zanzig.com /travel/scotland-photos/sco0435.htm (97 words)

	Brodick Castle, Saddell Abbey, St Columba, Mull of Kinture Lighthouse, Davaar Island
		The neighbour island of Arran is home to another impressive 18 hole golfcourse with longer holes and higher par.
		The small uninhabited island is only accessable at low tide with a peculiar dog-leg stretch of shingle.
		Its main attraction is a cave painting of the Crucifixion secretly produced by a local artist in the late 1800s.
	www.argyllonline.co.uk /index.asp?id=145 (551 words)

	Kintyre Peninsula : Regions in Brief \| Frommers.com
		An island was defined as anything a Viking ship could sail around, so Magnus proclaimed Kintyre an island by having his dragon ship dragged across the 1.6km (1 mile) of dry land from West Loch Tarbert on the Atlantic to East Loch Tarbert on Loch Fyne.
		Davaar Island, in Campbeltown Loch, is accessible at low tide to those willing to cross the Dhorlin, a 1km (1/2-mile) run of shingle-paved causeway; boat trips are also possible (ask at the tourist office).
		It has sandy beaches, a golf course, and views across the sea to the Island of Sanda and to Ireland.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/kintyrepeninsula/2044010043.html (970 words)

	About Me
		I lived in Drongan (small village near Ayr) when I was first born, my dad was sent to different lighthouses when I was young but myself and my mum stayed in the same place.
		After a few years we moved to Davaar island (near Campbell town), we stayed there for a few year, I have to admit that I have so many great memories of being a young boy on an island of about 10 people.
		Unfortunately my dad took a severe heart attack and was rushed off the island and to hospital, he spent several weeks in hospital.
	www.psychicd.bravehost.com /aboutme.htm (733 words)

	Location Explorer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Campbeltown is the chief town and port of the Kintyre Peninsula and sits at the head of Campbeltown Loch, 38 miles south of Tarbert.Local attractions include:- Davaar Island, Museum, Heritage Centre, Linda's Garden, Owl Centre, Springbank Distillery, more to follow on this..
		It is an ideal location for visiting all the villages of Kintyre, Island hopping and playing golf.
		The town is overlooked by Beinn Ghuilean, where pleasant walks can be enjoyed, and at the head of the Loch, connected by a tidal breakwater, lies Davaar Island, where in a cave a painting of the Crucifixion was completed in secret in 1877.
	www.cruise.com /LE5/Default/LocationID_11616/index.html (327 words)

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