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.