The Galley on site is called 'Aileach'

Aileach was named after a Scottish princess who crossed the sea about 1500 years ago to marry an Irish King. A stone fortress overlooking Lough Foyle in Ireland still bears her name. The marriage symbolises the ancient links between the coasts of Ireland and Scotland.

The galley was designed by Colin Mudie, built in 1991 by James Mcdonald & Sons. She is 40ft in length, has a 10ft Beam, a 2ft Draught and weighs 3.5 tonnes. The keel and frame are made of oak, the planking is larch. Each year the Galley is coated with 15 coats of a traditional mix of Stockholm tar, linseed oil and turpentine to preserve the wood.

During 2004 Aileach has been at Dunstaffnage Marina on show to all outside the Wide Mouthed Frog restaurant, whilst repairs and refurbishment have taken place. During 2005 there is a projected trip in her to Antrim Highland games in July starting off at Dunstaffnage Marina and calling at Oban, Easdale, Crinnan, Kilmany or Gigha, Port Ellen on Islay, either Rathlin or Ballycastle and Red Bay.