Things to do in Islay

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The top 16 attractions in Islay

Of Touristic Interest in Islay

Ardberg Distillery

This distillery claims to produce one of the smokiest whiskies in Scotland, and personally I would be tempted to agree with that,

Beaches in Islay

Machir Bay

(3)

This is one of the most famous and photographed beaches of all Islay. It's a meeting of dunes, rivers, sea views (almost always in

Of Touristic Interest in Islay

Bruichladdich Distillery

(1)

Bruichladdich Distillery is neither the biggest nor the most famous, but it is essential to all those who live within a 5 kilomete

Shops in Islay

Destileria Lagavulin

(1)

Of Touristic Interest in Islay

The Rinns of Islay

(2)

On a seemingly inaccessible rocky island, the raging waters of the open sea contrast with the calm, still water of the bay. The vi

Of Touristic Interest in Islay

Kilchoman Distillery

(1)

I was initially surprised to see that this distillery has only operated since 2005, but in reality they have been making whiskey a

Nature Reserves in Islay

The Oa Nature Reserve

(1)

The Oa is a kind of peninsula between Port Ellen and the airport, quite difficult to access (you're recommended to go in a 4x4 veh

Bays in Islay

Lagavulin Bay

(1)

Lavagulin is the name given to three sites which, in order of age, are the bay, the distillery, and the village. The village reall

Churches in Islay

Kildalton Cross

Celtic Crosses like the Kildalton Cross are not usually associated with Christianity, because they belong to an earlier symbolic t

Bays in Islay

Claggain Bay

Heading north along the east coast of Islay and after passing the church of Kidalton, two things are noticeable. The first thing i

Harbors in Islay

Port Askaig Hotel

Churches in Islay

Historic church at Kilchoman

Of Touristic Interest in Islay

El camino del Glen

Lakes in Islay

Finlaggan Lake

(1)

Islands in Islay

Isla y ruinas de Finlaggan

(1)

Castles in Islay

Castillo de Dunyvaig

Activities in Islay

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Edinburgh Castle Ticket

(3.102)

starting from

14.48 £

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Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

(2.646)

starting from

3.72 £

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

(1.091)

starting from

20.69 £

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Edinburgh: Royal Attractions with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

(595)

starting from

57.10 £

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Edinburgh: 24-Hour Family-Friendly Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

(479)

starting from

14.90 £

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