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Things to do this Easter on Islay

The Easter holidays in Scotland are coming soon. This year, the Easter bank holiday weekend falls from Friday 7th to Monday 10th April 2023. If …

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Things to do on Islay this Christmas

Islay is a truly magical Scottish island, and even more so at Christmas time. The streets and houses are lit with twinkling …

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Jazz things up in 2023

Here on Islay and our neighbouring isle of Jura, we boast some of the best music festivals in Scotland. So come along and lose yourself in …

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Cantilena Music Festival 2023

Every July, the Cantilena Festival celebrates chamber music with the people of Islay, here in the Hebrides of Scotland. Cantilena began life …

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Lagavulin Bay and Dunyvaig Castle on the coastline of Islay

Islay Festival Fèis Ìle 2023

The Islay Festival (Fèis Ìle in Gaelic) is our island’s festival of whisky, music and culture. It takes place annually during the last week of May. Here …

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Peatzeria: Read The Reviews

We are constantly monitoring our restaurant reviews and using the feedback to ensure Peatzeria is at the top of its game when it comes …

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Wide beaches on Lochindaal, Islay

Hidden Gems on Islay

Today, we’re taking a look at some of the hidden gems on Islay that you might not spot straight away, but that you really shouldn’t miss!

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Scottish writer Ian Rankin with staff members of Peatzeria Restaurant

Ian Rankin Pops in for a Pizza

We were delighted to welcome the award-winning Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin to Peatzeria last week. He popped in for lunch and even…

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Islay Gin to try with your Pizza

We’ve all heard of Islay whisky, but did you know Islay gin was a big deal too? So, if you’re popping in to Peatzeria for lunch or dinner…

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Things to do on Islay in the Evening

A holiday on Islay is all about sitting back and enjoying life at a slower pace. That doesn’t mean that there’s a shortage of Islay nightlife though!

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