Bridgend, Argyleshire
Historical Description
BRIDGEND, a village, in the parish of KILARROW, district of ISLAY, county of ARGYLL, 3 miles (N.) from Bowmore. This village is situated at the north-eastern extremity of Loch Indal; and there is a good road to Port-Askaig, distant, in a north-eastern direction, about eight miles. A branch post-office has been established under Bowmore, and a justice-of-peace court is held here. The grounds of Islay House are almost in contact with the village.
Transcribed from A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland, 1851 by Samuel Lewis