The Isle of Islay is famous for its numerous whisky distilleries, Islay is a beautiful island with a dozen beaches, several historical sites and not too many tourists. On a clear day you can see over to Ireland. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool in Bowmore, tennis courts in Port Ellen, a golf course at Machrie and diving around some of the many local wrecks. The Isle of Islay is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland and lies in Argyll and Bute. The Isle of Jura, Kintyre peninsula and Northern Ireland are Islays neighbours. Islay is pronounced as Eye-la. The earliest known reference to the Isle of Islay comes in Adomnans, Vita Columbae, a biography of the Irish Saint, Columba or Colum Cille in about 720 AD.
Ardbeg Distillery - Legendary peated whisky distillery on Islay. Ardbeg Distillery stands on the south coast of the Isle of Islay in the Inner H...
Claggain Bay - Discover a Peaceful Shingle Beach on the Isle of Islay Claggain Bay is a secluded coastal bay on the south-eastern coast of the I...
Dunyvaig Castle - Discover the dramatic ruins of a historic stronghold overlooking Lagavulin Bay on the Isle of Islay. Perched on a rocky promon...
Old Kilchoman Parish Church - Explore Historic Church Ruins and Medieval Carved Stones on the Isle of Islay Old Kilchoman Parish Church is an at...
Saligo Bay Beach - Discover Wild Atlantic Scenery and Golden Sands on the Isle of Islay Saligo Bay Beach is a spectacular stretch of golden sand...