"Idyllic Islay" Top 5 Page for this destination Islay by hayward68

Islay Travel Guide: 59 reviews and 150 photos

'Queen of the Hebrides', Islay is famed for the peaty taste of its world famous whiskies: Lagavullin, Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Caol Isla, Bowmore and Bunnahabhain.
This beautiful, peaceful island is a two hour ferry ride from the mainland.
I was especially charmed by the cows lounging on the beach and taking dips in the water. Wish I'd been able to take a pic of it, but we were in the bus at the time

Pros and Cons

Pros:Lots of whisky distilleries
Cons:Lots of whisky distilleries
In a nutshell:Whisky nights under moonlight skies

Last visit to Islay: Jul 2000
Intro Updated Feb 25, 2006
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Reviews (6)

Unexpected Pleasures Off The Beaten Path (1)

We had lots of time to kill before catching the ferry back to the mainland so we went walking towards a beach we could... more travel advice

Ferry Fun Transportation (1)

Use the ferries to get to the islands. You'll be glad you went out there. Caledonian MacBrayne ( CalMac) runs a great... more travel advice

Visit a whisky distillery Things to Do (1)

If you're a whisky fan then you have to visit one. You get a tour of the distillery and usually free samples too. On... more travel advice

Pubbing It Nightlife (1)

There's a pub beside the B&B we stayed at in Port Ellen and from the sounds coming from inside it's probably quite a... more travel advice

Hotels (2)
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Written Nov 7, 2002

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hunterV Jan 14, 2011 at 10:51 AM

The place looks really peaceful... Laura, you have explored a lot I must say!
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WattieNaBaine Jan 19, 2008 at 4:09 PM

Lovely beach. Unfortunately it's not a ruined chapel but a beach changing hut belonging to the estate that owned the beach and shoreline.
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mtncorg Jul 12, 2007 at 11:51 AM

A free pint and free music to boot. Sounds like a nice Hebridean sojourn!
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tiabunna Dec 28, 2006 at 1:56 PM

I enjoyed revisiting Islay through your page. A Christmas gift of a bottle of Lagavulin (a favourite) brought back memories of the place!
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nickandchris Sep 8, 2006 at 6:24 AM

Must try Islay at some time. Nice page.
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silieputty Feb 25, 2006 at 12:15 PM

Don't forget that in Scotland, it is "whisky" and not "whiskey" (that's from everywhere else!). I'm going to Islay soon for some farm animal vet work - can't wait! Maybe I'll see those cows you speak of.
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RhineRoll Sep 20, 2004 at 7:00 AM

wow... Capercaillie, my favourite band... not taking "hens" to the concerts anymore because they all develop a crush on Charlie MacKerron :-(
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Flamegirl Jul 27, 2004 at 8:29 AM

ahhh, it's been too long since I was on Islay! Shame the ferry is so expensive, but that cheap B&B might come in handy!
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globetrott Oct 1, 2003 at 2:58 PM

a lovely page and great pics ! Unfortunately I have never been to that great island !
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cbeaujean Feb 13, 2003 at 2:59 AM

a page with a smell of whisky...i like your lost chapel!