Meri’s guidebook
Islay - a gem of an island...
Islay is known as the Queen of the Hebrides, the pace of life is slower than the mainland, with friendly locals, a multitude of distilleries, stunning beaches and an abundance of wildlife.
A smaller and younger distillery, great whisky and staff. Good for a coffee in the cafe after a windswept walk at Machir Bay. Tours daily throughout the spring, summer, Autumn months.
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Kilchoman Distillery
A smaller and younger distillery, great whisky and staff. Good for a coffee in the cafe after a windswept walk at Machir Bay. Tours daily throughout the spring, summer, Autumn months.
Bruichladdich Distillery
Not just whisky - gin too!
Great gin, almost at the end of the world! Owned and run by three fantastic ladies, worth a trip to Jura and the drive through unspoilt landscape.
Lussa Gin
Great gin, almost at the end of the world! Owned and run by three fantastic ladies, worth a trip to Jura and the drive through unspoilt landscape.
An interesting visit that will let you know just how much wildlife we have here! Great for children too, activities run throughout the summer.
Islay Natural History Trust
33 Main StAn interesting visit that will let you know just how much wildlife we have here! Great for children too, activities run throughout the summer.
See what Islay was like in days gone by, great for entertaining kids on a rainy day!
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The Museum of Islay Life
Daal TerraceSee what Islay was like in days gone by, great for entertaining kids on a rainy day!
Two miles from the cottage, serves breakfast, brunch and food throughout the day and evening. Friendly staff, malt whisky and a toasty fire!
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Bridgend Hotel
Two miles from the cottage, serves breakfast, brunch and food throughout the day and evening. Friendly staff, malt whisky and a toasty fire!
Very handy, just 2 miles away, sells everything from food to boot polish and stamps! They stock a good selection of Scottish produce, including cheeses, Wee Isles mik (in a glass bottle!), smoked fish and meats. A good frozen food section too.
Bridgend Shop
Very handy, just 2 miles away, sells everything from food to boot polish and stamps! They stock a good selection of Scottish produce, including cheeses, Wee Isles mik (in a glass bottle!), smoked fish and meats. A good frozen food section too.