A Highland cow by the Islay coastline

Where to see Highland cows?

Tuesday is #coosday! A day to celebrate the mighty Heilan coo (Highland cow). This iconic breed of cattle originated in the Highlands…

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Panorama of Portnahaven, Isle of Islay, Scotland

Scots Gaelic words to learn on Islay

Although the main language spoken on Islay today is English, we have many Scots Gaelic speakers too. In fact, around 25% of us speak Gaelic…

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A group of visitors walking up the road on Islay

What to bring on your holidays in Islay, Scotland

If this is your first time visiting Islay then you might be wondering exactly what you can expect when you get to the island. What should…

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Two children on a hammock being bothered by Scottish midges

How to deal with Scottish midges

If you are considering a trip to Islay in summer, please don’t let midges put you off. These wee beasties have been chomping at us for thousands…

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Aerial view of Port Ellen on the isle of Islay

How to get to Islay

When visiting Scotland on holiday, our beautiful Scottish island really should be top of your list of places to visit. Famous for whisky, with 9 working…

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Rainbow heart representing LGBT movement, on the beach

LGBT+ travel on Islay, Scotland

Scotland is a diverse and inclusive place to visit, and Scottish people are famous for their warm and friendly dispositions. So gay travellers…

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A traditional Neapolitan pizza

A pizza history ...

Earlier this week, Google celebrated the pizza. The famous Google logo featured a pizza image, and when you clicked on it you could play …

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Thistles growing by the side of the road on Islay

Visiting Islay with an electric car

The electric car market is growing fast. With more and more people taking the eco-friendly option when choosing a vehicle. Electric cars …

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Lighthouse at Port Charlotte on the Isle of Islay

Short on time? Experience Islay in a day...

Islay is a wonderful island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, full of historic attractions, hidden gems, abundant wildlife and spectacular …

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View from The Big Strand beach on Islay

Best beaches before a Peatzeria feast

The isle of Islay is well-known for its magnificent beaches all around the coastline. But today, we are focusing particularly on those beaches …

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