Activities in Isle Of Islay
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Kilchoman Distillery
Kilchoman Distillery, 5 miles southwest of Loch Gruinart, is Islay’s newest, going into production in 2005. The distillery grows its own barley on Islay, and the tourist office explores the history of farmhouse distilling on the island. Its first single-malt was released in 2010, and was so popular it sold out within days.
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Islay Sea Safaris
Can arrange customised tours (£25 per person per hour) by sea from Port Ellen to visit some or all of Islay and Jura’s distilleries in a single day, as well as bird-watching trips, coastal exploration, and trips to Jura’s remote west coast and the Corryvreckan whirlpool.
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Islay Marine Charters
Based at Port Askaig, offering wildlife cruises through the Sound of Islay (adult/child £16/9) to Ardmore Island to see seals and seabirds, and to Loch Tarbert on Jura (£26/15) where you can spot red deer, wild goats, seals and possibly otters.
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Islay Birding
Birdwatching tours by bicycle (£30/60 per half-/full day). There are also 2½-hour wildlife walks (£30 per person) and family bushcraft courses (two adults plus children £60 per half-day) teaching outdoor-survival skills.
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Islay Stalking
Here’s your chance to stalk deer and other wildlife in the company of a gamekeeper, and shoot them not with a gun but with a camera. Morning and evening photographic tours are £20/10 per adult/child.
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Caol Ila Distillery
The Caol Ila Distillery, pronounced ‘cull ee-lah’, is a mile to the north of Port Askaig. It enjoys a wonderful location with great views across to Jura.
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Bunnahabhain Distillery
The Bunnahabhain Distillery, pronounced ‘boo-na-hah-ven’, is 3 miles north of Port Askaig. It enjoys a wonderful location with great views across to Jura.
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