• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Islay dot Scot
  • Home
  • About Islay
  • Places
  • Villages
  • Blog
  • Islay Photo Prints
  • Cart

Islay dot Scot

Isle of Islay Info and Photos

  • Beaches
  • Whisky
  • History
  • Out and About
  • Wildlife
  • Events
  • Ferry History

Out and About

American Monument

May 25, 2022 by ron

American Monument Land side with Inscriptions

The American Monument, high on the cliffs of the Oa Peninsula, is a silent reminder of the soldiers who lost their lives in Islay's waters in WorldWar I. Sacred to the immortal memory of those American Soldiers and Sailors who gave their lives … [Read more...] about American Monument

Carraig Fhada Lighthouse

May 15, 2022 by ron

Carraig Fhada Lighthouse

Carraig Fhada Lighthouse is the square iconic lighthouse to be found at the entrance of the bay opposite Port Ellen. It's a famous landmark on Islay and a welcoming sign for visitors entering the island by ferry. The lighthouse was commissioned in … [Read more...] about Carraig Fhada Lighthouse

Texa Island

April 20, 2022 by ron

Chapel on the Isle of Texa

The Isle of Texa is located just off the south east coast of Islay and a few miles from Port Ellen. The island is visible from Islay as well as from the Islay ferry just before you enter Port Ellen harbour. The island, 48 ha/119 acres in size and … [Read more...] about Texa Island

Kilchoman Beach Through the Seasons

August 29, 2021 by ron

Kilchoman Beach

If there's one beach on Islay I have to call my favourite it must be Kilchoman Beach, although I have some other favourites too. I must have been at Kilchoman Beach around a hundred times and I can safely say that the conditions, the light, the … [Read more...] about Kilchoman Beach Through the Seasons

Amazing Corryvreckan with Islay Sea Adventures

August 28, 2021 by ron

Islay Sea Adventures Wave Dancer

The amazing Corryvreckan trip! The memories of things I did while on Islay which made the most lasting impressions have almost all got something to do with being out on a boat. It started with my first ever sailing to Islay on a Calmac ferry and the … [Read more...] about Amazing Corryvreckan with Islay Sea Adventures

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to page 4
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Discover Islay’s Wildlife

Seal Pup on the Rocks at Ardnave

Islay Wildlife

I'm not sure if there are places in Europe where wildlife is more abundant and as diverse as on Islay. Wherever you walk or drive, there is always something to be seen, and often something special … Read More... about Islay Wildlife

Search the site ..

Follow us on Social Media

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Explore Islay by Bike

Islay Bikehire

Some recent updates

Thomas Telford Church Portnahaven

Thomas Telford Churches on Islay

Thomas Telford was quite the Scottish engineer in his days. Thomas Telford is … [Read More...] about Thomas Telford Churches on Islay

The Wavedancer in Port Ellen Marina

Islay Sea Adventures Trip

Islay Sea Adventures Trip review. For centuries people have used the seas as a … [Read More...] about Islay Sea Adventures Trip

Advertising




Recommended Reading

Islay Whisky Island BookWhisky Island: A portrait of Islay and its whiskies
Islay’s fascinating story is uncovered in this must have book. This is the updated version of Peat Smoke and Spirit and is the last word on Islay and its whiskies. Purchase here…

Footer

A Personal Note

This website is not an (un)official Islay Tourism initiative in any way. It’s a place where I write about my own personal experiences, trips, walks, meetings and share some articles for which I’ve been given permission personally to publish them.

The photos are all taken by myself and can be purchased either by making an enquiry directly to me or by visiting the Islay Prints section Here

Recent

  • Islay Accommodation – How to Save Money
  • Thomas Telford Churches on Islay
  • Kilnave Cross and Chapel
  • Kildalton Cross and Chapel
  • Islay The Land of the Lordship

Shop Info

My Account – Privacy Policy – Purchase Agreement – Terms and Conditions

Sitemap to All Posts and Pages

Scroll Through the Categories

Website by Rons Pixels © 2022 - About me - Contact