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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Things to do on Jura
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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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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Stargazing on Islay
Islay is a fantastic place for stargazing in Scotland! Our island produces only a very small amount of light pollution, meaning that you can see…
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Shopping for gifts on Islay
If you’re looking for gifts or souvenirs during your visit to Islay, take a look at our guide to the best local gift shops. Here are some of our favourite…
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Islay whisky facts
Whisky production is one of the main industries here on the Scottish isle of Islay. Many visitors come here each year because they love Islay whisky…
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