It's Worth Visiting Islay

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It's Worth Visiting Islay

With a history of thousands of years and inspirational landscapes, Islay (in the Southern Hebrides) is well worth visiting. I remember my friend once told me that nobody would go overseas if Scotland had the weather. As Islay possesses impressive scenery, diverse culture and delicious food and drink, it's actually hard to argue with him.

ISLAY - Queen of the Hebrides

An island in the Southern Hebrides, Islay has a population of around 3,200 people - all of whom are passionate about their home. With 130 miles of coastline, a long rich history and wonderful views, there's much to offer tourists too.

Islay is particularly popular for those who love wildlife, with the working farm of Loch Gruinart Nature Reserve particularly popular. Birdwatching is also extremely popular on the island, because of the large flocks of wild geese that visit every winter.

Whisky lovers will also be interested to know that the island has eight distilleries - including Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain and Laphroaig.

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They are a vital source of income for the island, along with farming, fishing and tourism.

Tourists looking for more active pursuits thoroughly enjoy Islay's rich offering of golf courses, fishing, cycling routes, horse riding, walking and canoeing. While many people enjoy exploring some of the local villages and the quaint, family-run businesses.

Benefiting from the warm Gulf Stream, Islay enjoys mild winters and summers that aren't too hot, although May and June represent the driest and most pleasant weather. It also plays host to several annual festivals, including the popular Islay Festival of Malt and Music in May and the Islay Jazz Festival in September.

Other things to do include:

The Museum of Islay Life - occupying a former church in the visit of Port Charlotte, it contains many exhibits relating to the island's history.

Finlaggen - the centre of the Lordship of the Isles, it is a place great importance in Scottish history.

Islay Natural History Trust - displays illustrate the island's wildlife riches, including birds, butterflies, wild flowers and mammals.

Bowmore Round Church - built in 1767, folklore says it was made round so it had no corners for the Devil to hide in.

Ballivicar Pony Trekking Centre - tailored to the rider's ability, the centre offers rides of one to two hours

The Isle of Jura - a magical place, with 180 people, 5000 deer and one famous whisky distillery.

and much, much more...

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Accommodation on the island is wide ranging, whether you prefer camping, self-catering or lovely hotels. While, to get there, why not fly to the island. You can book Flights to Islay as well as other Scottish Highlands and Islands airports - including flights to Inverness

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