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How to get to Islay from Glasgow – via public transport

How to get to Islay from Glasgow – via public transport

Having lived on the Isle of Islay, off the west coast of Scotland, for the last few years, one of the questions people always ask is โ€“ how do you get there?  How to get to Islay from Glasgow is super simple, and you don’t…

Bruichladdich Walking Path

Bruichladdich Walking Path

The other day, I decided to head over to the Rhinns, on the western side of the island. My destination: the Bruichladdich walking path. One of the great things about Islay is its abundance of nicely maintained walking paths. The walk that I do most…

Where to find Bluebells in Islay

Where to find Bluebells in Islay

Before I lived in Scotland, I didnโ€™t know what a bluebell was. For Americans, bluebells in Scotland (or even bluebells in Islay) wasn’t a thing you knew about. Blue Bell is an American brand of ice cream, which evokes happy memories. On this side of…

My Three Distilleries Path Adventure, with Scotch Malt Whisky Society

My Three Distilleries Path Adventure, with Scotch Malt Whisky Society

I’m so happy to be able to share my review of the SMWS April Tasting Pack, that I tasted while walking the Three Distilleries Path on Islay! Most people donโ€™t know this yet, but Iโ€™ve recently made the Isle of Islay my principle place of…

Glenegedale House – 5 glorious nights in luxury

Glenegedale House – 5 glorious nights in luxury

Sometimes the lure of lush hospitality is too great to ignore. The first time I visited Islay, Scotland’s glorious whisky island, I spent 5 delicious nights at Glenegedale House. Now that I own a place on this delightful island, I’ve also done a wee staycation…

Two wonderfully delicious nights at the Port Charlotte Hotel Islay

Two wonderfully delicious nights at the Port Charlotte Hotel Islay

My first time visiting Islay, the Queen of the Hebrides, was in August 2020 after the first covid lockdown lifted. And I stayed for about a week. My time on Scotland’s famous whisky island was absolutely wonderful, so wonderful that I moved to Islay in…

Visit Islay for the Scotch, Stay for Everything Else

Visit Islay for the Scotch, Stay for Everything Else

Islay whisky is famous for their peatiness. The island, pronounced EYE-lah, is home to 9 active distilleries, and… me! In March 2021, I bought a wee flat on Islay and made it my little sanctuary. So, maybe you could call me an expert on the…