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Jazz things up in 2024

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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Plan an Islay walking week

Islay is a paradise for walkers and hikers. Offering a variety of walking routes, which take in stunning local scenery of beaches, moorland…

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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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Merry Crustmas from Peatzeria

Christmas at Peatzeria (or should that be Crustmas?) on the Isle of Islay is a time when we embrace all things festive! We love our pizza…

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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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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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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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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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New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthy New Year

As a new year approaches, it’s time to set some new goals for a healthy and happy 2019. Here’s our new year’s resolution list for a little inspiration.

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Finlaggan ancient ruins on Islay Scotland

Unearthing our Island’s Ancient History

Here, we are surrounded by history going back about 12,000 years. So, today we’re looking at ancient Islay history and fascinating Scottish archaeological finds.

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