Islay has eight single malt distilleries waiting to welcome you as well as fantastic wildlife scenery, history and food!
Islay is accessible by plane with a direct route from Glasgow, or by ferry. We suggest 2/3 days to visit some of the distilleries and explore the island by self-drive, or we can arrange escorted or chauffeur drive.
The south end of the island has Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg, and the extraordinary carving of the early Christian monument, the Kildalton Cross is also nearby. Bowmore and Bruichladdich are near the centre, with some wild beaches within easy reach.
Continue your discovery of Islay by way of Kilchoman Distillery, a farm distillery opened only in 2005, towards the western side of the island. Distilleries such as Caol Ila and Bunnahabhain lie to the northeast, and Jura Distillery is just a short ferry journey away.
Please note this is a suggested whisky tour and we can create and advise to your requirements.
Journey through Scotland with your private guide stopping in Inverary or Oban to take a ferry ride or take off from Glasgow by plane to the Island of Islay just 25 miles long with eight distilleries. With a history of producing Whisky starting from as early as the 17th century Islay is renowned for its characterful single malts with their smokiness and notes of sea air and seaweed. It also delivers on spectacular settings, a warm Scottish welcome and somewhere you will not want to leave!
