Situated along the shoreline of Bruichladdich, Portbahn is a modern, well insulated three-bedroom house, sleeping eight. Within walking distance of Bruichladdich Distillery and with the pubs and ...

Chance finds of several distinctive Mesolithic flint tools and working debris, together with shell middens and occasional structural remains, indicate that Islay was occupied from at least as early as ...

Below is a brief guide to each of the nine distilleries. To do them full justice though, why not book a tour and visit them yourself!

Find perfect accommodation for your visit to Islay. Choose from high-quality self-catering properties, lovely B&Bs, superb hotels and well-appointed campsites. Click a panel to search availability or ...

Directions: From Port Ellen drive up the Oa and follow the road all the way to the end. At the T-junction keep left and follow the signposted track (RSPB Nature Reserve) to the parking place. Walk: ...

Whether you’re keen to sample the island's whisky distilleries, explore our breathtaking beaches, enjoy the varied wildlife and nature, or simply indulge in locally produced food, Islay has something ...

Much of Islay is peat. Layer on layer of sphagnum mosses and other vegetation have been rotting away to create the compact black banks of peat used by the whisky industry. Most of Islay’s water is ...

There are two bus routes on Islay running between 7am and 6pm Monday to Saturday, but not on Sunday. They both stick to the main roads on the island. The 450 service runs between the administrative ...

Loch Gruinart (pronounced ‘Groo-nyart') offers stunning views combined with unique wildlife, rare birds and thousands of geese in winter. Park close to the bird hide and take a track through some ...

Much of Islay is low-lying and fertile. However, it also has high moorland and hills, the highest of which is Beinn Bheigeir at 491 m. The variety in the Islay landscape is due to its underlying ...

While many visitors are drawn to the island by the nine working whisky distilleries, they soon discover that Islay also offers abundant wildlife, beautiful natural landscapes and wonderful ...

Directions: Follow the main road towards Port Ellen. After passing Port Ellen Maltings turn right and follow the road to Kintra Farm and Campsite. Here you can park and start your walk on the wild ...