The next morning, we took the ferry from Port Ellen again to Kennacraig and headed to Loch Goil, the place we spent a couple of days stress-free in a loch-side wooden cabin, climbing, consuming numerous tasty salmon, placing across the Loch on a ship, and having fun with among the Scotch we picked up in Islay.
Due to our heavy whisky focus and restricted time throughout this journey, there are definitely a couple of issues that we didn’t get to expertise on Islay. We’d like to see the Corryvreckan whirlpool, go on some coastal hikes, do extra biking, expertise all 18 Machrie hyperlinks, and do some fishing/foraging. We’ll have to return!
What to do
Islay Cycles
Pleasant Jim in Port Ellen will hook you up with pretty Raleigh bicycles. Good for biking the “Three Distilleries Path.”
Ardbeg
Unbelievable distillery with very top quality excursions and a wide range of whiskies at many various worth factors.
Laphraoig
Peat lovers can be remiss to skip Laphraoig! Plus you get to see conventional malting flooring.
Bunnahabhain
Our favourite expertise of our journey was the Warehouse 9 tour at Bunnahabain. It’s to not be missed.
Bruichladdich
Bruichladdich provides one of the best “bang on your buck” on the island. The £5 Distillery Tour is high notch.
The place to eat
SeaSalt Bistro
Bistro and takeaway restaurant in Port Ellen that includes scrumptious contemporary seafood specials and engaging fish and chips.
Peatzeria
Tasty pizza in Bowmore – actually hits the spot after a Scotch tasting!
Lochindaal Resort
Unassuming restaurant with high notch seafood platters. E-book upfront!
The place to remain
Swallows’ Roost
Semi self-catering lodging (fridge, toaster, espresso provides, and so on. however no cook dinner high) close to Port Ellen. In addition they have a “pod” which appears to be like enjoyable!
Islay Home
When you’re searching for extra luxurious lodging, Islay Home is the best way to go. This historic nation lodge provides wonderful service and amenities whereas sustaining a quaint Scottish character.
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