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2025 Islay Travel Guide: Weather, Transportation, Popular Attractions, and Everything You Need (Updated 2025 4)

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What to Do

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Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle

10
4.7/52,082 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Laphroaig Distillery

Laphroaig Distillery

2.7
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2.7
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Lagavulin Distillery

Lagavulin Distillery

2.7
5.0/51 Reviews
Bruichladdich Distillery

Bruichladdich Distillery

2.7
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Palace of Holyroodhouse

Palace of Holyroodhouse

8.8
4.7/5178 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Ardbeg Distillery

Ardbeg Distillery

2.6
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Kilchoman Distillery

Kilchoman Distillery

2.5
4.0/52 Reviews
American Monument

American Monument

2.5
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Bowmore Distillery

Bowmore Distillery

2.5
5.0/51 Reviews

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Islay, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Lochside Hotel

Lochside Hotel

4.1/541 Reviews
Port Askaig Hotel

Port Askaig Hotel

3.2/524 Reviews
Braeside Craighouse Jura

Braeside Craighouse Jura

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Port Charlotte Hotel

Port Charlotte Hotel

4.6/563 Reviews
Glenegedale House

Glenegedale House

4.9/536 Reviews
Another Place, the Machrie

Another Place, the Machrie

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The Bruce

The Bruce

4.1/52 Reviews
Skerrols House

Skerrols House

4.9/511 Reviews
Bridgend Hotel

Bridgend Hotel

4.6/535 Reviews

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Islay dishes and foodie spots.
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Peatzeria

Peatzeria

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. NZD35/person
"Western-style"
SeaSalt Bistro & Takeaway

SeaSalt Bistro & Takeaway

4.0/52 Reviews
Avg. NZD61/person
"Western-style"
The Celtic House Coffee Shop

The Celtic House Coffee Shop

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Avg. NZD4/person
"Coffee Shops"
"View"
Port Charlotte Hotel Restaurant

Port Charlotte Hotel Restaurant

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Avg. NZD57/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"Open Late"
Bowmore Hotel Restaurant

Bowmore Hotel Restaurant

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"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Lochindaal Hotel Restaurant

Lochindaal Hotel Restaurant

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Avg. NZD150/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Kilchoman Distillery Cafe

Kilchoman Distillery Cafe

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"Coffee Shops"
Yan's Kitchen

Yan's Kitchen

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"Western-style"
Cafe Blasta

Cafe Blasta

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"Western-style"
The McTaggart Community Cybercafe

The McTaggart Community Cybercafe

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"Coffee Shops"
The Port Askaig Restaurant

The Port Askaig Restaurant

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"Bars/Bistros"
Lochside Inn Hotel Restaurant

Lochside Inn Hotel Restaurant

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"Western-style"
"Open Late"

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