Saturday 6 April 1968 was a new beginning in ferry travel for Islay and the forerunner of ferries as we know them today. On a beautiful sunny, day 50 years ago, Western Ferries" brand new red and white ferry, MV "Sound of Islay", sailed into Port … [Read more...] about Looking Back at the First RoRo Ferry on Islay
Islay Blog by Ron
Islay Eagle Encounter
Spotting an Eagle on Islay is difficult and I know many who have never seen one or have only seen it flying high up in the sky. You really need some luck to get a "Close Encounter" with these majestic birds and you need to keep your eyes open all the … [Read more...] about Islay Eagle Encounter
Path of the Fisherman – Port Wemyss
Portnahaven and Port Wemyss (pronounce port weems) in the south west of the Rhinns of Islay, are two of the most beautiful and picturesque villages on the island. As a first time visitor you might get the impression that it's only one village, … [Read more...] about Path of the Fisherman – Port Wemyss
Islay’s Hill Forts – Dun Nosebridge and Dun Guaidhre
That times weren't always as peaceful as nowadays can be determined by the large numbers of forts (Gaelic: Duns) on Islay, the silent witnesses of days gone by. Islay had around 80 forts and fortified sites, from which most of them are ruined and … [Read more...] about Islay’s Hill Forts – Dun Nosebridge and Dun Guaidhre
A Stunning Walk up Beinn Bheigeir Islay
The 9th of May 2015 was a special day for me as I finally succeeded to do one of my most desired walks on Islay, the walk up Beinn Bheigeir from Claggain Bay. Beinn Bheigeir, which is Gaelic for mountain of the vicar, is with 491 metres the highest … [Read more...] about A Stunning Walk up Beinn Bheigeir Islay