The Elanvow Preservation Fund

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November 2024 Update:
No current plans for 2024.
An Inveruglas model was updated to highlight tree location for potential preservation work. 3D Model Sketchfab

The team braved 30 mph wind gusts in September 2023 and successfully removed trees threatening Elanvow outbuildings.

See the Project Status Blog for a view from the Outlander Hike!

Interpretive Panel - August 2022

IslandIVow.Info

Island Stronghold
of the Clan Macfarlane

The castle at Island I Vow (Elanvow/Ellan Vhow) was built in 1577 by Andrew Macfarlane, 11th Chief of the Clan Macfarlane. In honour of his support for future King James VI/I at the Battle of Langside, Andrew was awarded the addition of a new crest and motto to his armorial bearings. The crest was a demi-savage holding a sheaf of arrows in one hand and pointing to the royal crown with the other hand. This gave the clan its motto "This I'll Defend". King James VI/I is said to have later visited Elanvow as evidenced by the Scottish proverb of "Macfarlane's Geese".Elanvow was the seat of the clan after Inveruglas was burned by forces loyal to Cromwell in the mid 17th century and remained the seat through the end of the 17th century.
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December 2012 Flyer
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More Information (Wikipedia)
Protected Species Survey
2012 Shoreline Photos
2013 Shoreline 360
2014 Shoreline 360
2016 September 5,6 Photos
Team Drawings
For Liam

The Elanvow Preservation Fund (EIN 46-0871085, The Ellan Vhow Preservation Fund) is a non-profit corporation dedicated soley to archaeological study, preservation and maintenance of the sixteenth century castle, buildings and site on Island I Vow (Elanvow), Loch Lomond, Scotland. See our Project Status and Projects tabs for more on current projects.

Materials from this site may be used freely consistent with the goals of EVPF.