The development has been called ‘Ceol a Chuain’ in Gaelic, which translates into Ocean Music in English.

The 10 new homes for affordable rent are a mixture of family homes of different sizes and adds to the 20 completed by ACHA on the same site in 2014.

The housing has been built by M & K MacLeod of Lochgilphead. The official opening was carried out by councillor Robin Currie, the housing convenor of Argyll and Bute Council and an Islay resident.

Councillor Currie was assisted at the opening by Coisir Og Ghaidhlig Ile and Ms Libby Morris who chose the successful name for the development at this year’s Islay Show.

The new development cost £1,735,923 and funding contributions came from the Scottish Government, ACHA and Argyll and Bute Council.

During the construction between 40 and 50 tradesmen were employed on the site including apprentices.

Commenting at the opening, councillor Currie said: “I’m delighted to be opening a further 10 houses in Islay which are badly needed. Not since the 1960s have we seen so many houses being built on the island and I’m absolutely delighted that the council was able to partially assist financially. I wish everyone all the best for the future in their new homes.”

Alastair MacGregor, ACHA’s chief executive, added: “We have a considerable demand for housing on Islay. I am delighted that ACHA, the Scottish Government and Argyll and Bute Council, through the sum of their parts have funded these 10 new homes. Homes for our families and young people are vital for the future of islands such as Islay.”