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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A close up of a saxaphone

Jazz Things Up 2022

Here on Islay and Jura, we boast some of the best music festivals in Scotland. And with two years of cancellations, we are delighted to …

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A sunset through trees on a leafy autumnal woodland floor

Travel to Islay in Autumn

If you have decided to travel to Islay in autumn, you are in for a treat. As the summer months slowly fade, we are still able to enjoy beautiful …

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Close up of violin player in orchestra

Cantilena Music Festival 2022

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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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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People's legs running a marathon

Islay Half Marathon's Very Own Pizza!

If you are taking part or spectating at this year’s Islay Half Marathon then read on! To support everyone involved in this fabulous event Peatzeria has created its very own pizza aptly called ‘The Runner’.

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