It was the year 560AD that St Columba set foot on Islay, at Kilchiaran Bay, prior to travelling to the Isle of Iona where he founded the famous monastery. Kilchiaran Bay is not a beach like many others on Islay as it is mostly shingle and rock but it … [Read more...] about Kilchiaran Bay
Islay Beaches
There are some amazing beaches on Islay which can be found all over the island, not only on the west coast. We have listed so far 22 of the most stunning Islay Beaches with detailed tips and photos. You can start your discovery with our Islay Beaches Guide
Blackrock Beach
Blackrock Beach is around one mile in length. At low tide there's an opportunity to walk on the mud flats at Bridgend almost as far out as the Gaelic College. This beach is situated at the head of Loch Indaal, directly to the east of Uiskentuie … [Read more...] about Blackrock Beach
Port Ban Beach Bruichladdich
Port Ban is a pretty wee beach, or better two wee beaches next to each other. And 200 metres further south is another wee beach! You can find Port Ban outside Bruichladdich on the road to Port Charlotte. It's a short walk from Bruichladdich … [Read more...] about Port Ban Beach Bruichladdich
Uiskentuie Strand
Uiskentuie Strand, the name derives from Gaelic and means "water of the resting place", can be found at the north end of Loch Indaal. You pronounce Uiskentuie as follows: Oosh-ken-too-ee. Uiskentuie Strand Coming from Bowmore, Uiskentui … [Read more...] about Uiskentuie Strand
Ardtalla Beach Islay
Ardtalla Beach is one of Islay's Hidden Gems and the trip to Ardtalla is about as good as it gets on Islay. It's a 10 mile trip up the stunning south-eastern coast of Islay which will take around 30 minutes to well over an hour. And that does not … [Read more...] about Ardtalla Beach Islay