Isle of Islay
The Isle of Islay is famous for its numerous whisky distilleries, Islay is a beautiful island with a dozen beaches, several historical sites and not too many tourists. On a clear day you can see over to Ireland. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool in Bowmore, tennis courts in Port Ellen, a golf course at Machrie and diving around some of the many local wrecks. The Isle of Islay is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland and lies in Argyll and Bute. The Isle of Jura, Kintyre peninsula and Northern Ireland are Islays neighbours. Islay is pronounced as Eye-la. The earliest known reference to the Isle of Islay comes in Adomnans, Vita Columbae, a biography of the Irish Saint, Columba or Colum Cille in about 720 AD.
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Meadowside Bed and Breakfast
Bowmore
Tel: 01496 810479
One triple room and one twin room. Both bedrooms have Sky television, tea and coffee making facilities, radio alarms and hairdryers. Wireless Internet is also available....
Port Askaig Hotel
Port Askaig
Tel: 01496 840245
Situated in arguably the best coastal location in Islay this old drove inn offers a mix of 11 double/twin/family rooms + 1 single room - all with en-suite facilities. Our Self Catering Apartment is available all year round and sleeps 4/5 - lets are on a weekly basis. At Port Askaig Hotel you can...