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Isle of Arran Ferry – A Tribute

June 15, 2022 by ron

Isle of Arran Ferry at Sea

Trevor Boult, an officer in the merchant navy, profiles the MV Isle of Arran a ship that has served Islay well Remarks such as 'she's a fine sea boat' and 'she's my favourite' about the ferry Isle of Arran are made with enthusiasm and some … [Read more...] about Isle of Arran Ferry – A Tribute

How to Check if your Ferry to Islay is Sailing

May 13, 2022 by ron

Wild Sea Islay

The winter season is the time that there will be an increase in ferry diversions and disruptions. This is due to the larger number of storms as well as tricky swell conditions. If you're travelling to Islay by car during the winter season it's a good … [Read more...] about How to Check if your Ferry to Islay is Sailing

Mailboat in distress off Islay 12 Mar 1937

May 2, 2022 by ron

The paddle-steamer MV Pioneer in the Sound of Islay

From the Glasgow Herald 12th March 1937, With thanks to Malcolm Ogilvie, the Museum of Islay Life and the Ileach local newspaper Passengers who left Port Askaig, Islay, early yesterday morning for West Tarbert, at the head of the loch of that … [Read more...] about Mailboat in distress off Islay 12 Mar 1937

The Sinking of Islay Ferry Lochiel

February 2, 2022 by ron

MV Lochiel Ferry almost under water

Robert Holden recalls the sinking of Islay Ferry Lochiel sixty years on for the Ileach, a fascinating story I might add. It came as a shock to realise that the MV Lochiel sank over 60 years ago last October. I remember so much of it quite … [Read more...] about The Sinking of Islay Ferry Lochiel

RMS Pioneer in the Sound of Islay

January 5, 2022 by ron

RMS Pioneer in the Sound of Islay

I came across a very old Islay postcard, posted in 1908, of the good old steamer ferry days. The photo on the postcard is from Islay photographer Cameron and shows one of the mail steamers that visited Islay in the early 1900s, the RMS Pioneer, in … [Read more...] about RMS Pioneer in the Sound of Islay

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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

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Kilnave Cross overlooking Loch Gruinart

Kilnave Cross and Chapel

The site of Kilnave Chapel and Cross is one of the most tranquil places on … [Read More...] about Kilnave Cross and Chapel

Kildalton Cross and Chapel

Kildalton Cross and Chapel

Kildalton Cross and Chapel should be on everybody's list of things to do on … [Read More...] about Kildalton Cross and Chapel

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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…

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