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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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Shopping on Islay - great gift ideas

Coming up with great gift ideas isn’t easy! Luckily for you, there are plenty of great gift ideas for men and women on Islay. Here’s our list.

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Scottish tartan and drums.

Scottish traditions to enjoy on Islay

In Scotland we have many traditions, some dating back thousands of years! Here are a few of our favourites, all of which are practises to some extent here on Islay. 

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Responsible Tourism on Islay

Thinking about sustainability is becoming more and more important. But what is responsible tourism? Let’s take a closer look . . .

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Discovering things to do on Colonsay

Colonsay is a little island just off the northern tip of Islay. It’s a stunning place to visit, and is a beautiful place to spend time.

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What to do on a rainy day on Islay

When it rains on Islay, you have two options. Either get your raincoat on and explore the outdoors anyway, or retreat inside and find something…

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Websites and apps for planning your trip to Islay

Are you planning a trip to Islay? Here, we’ve put together a list of useful travel websites and mobile apps to help you when visiting our beautiful…

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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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Discover our Islay Cottages accommodation

One of the most popular places on the island for visitors to stay is Islay Cottages and guests at Islay Cottages get 10% discount here at the Peatzeria!

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One of Peatzeria's signature pizzas

The most westerly pizza!

During your stay on Islay, we highly recommend visiting our neighbouring Hebridean isles of Jura and Colonsay. Both are just a short ferry ride away…

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