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2025 Islay Travel Guide: Weather, Transportation, Popular Attractions, and Everything You Need (Updated 2025 4)
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Edinburgh Castle
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"Historic buildings"
Laphroaig Distillery
2.7
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2.7
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Lagavulin Distillery
2.7
5.0
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1 Reviews
Bruichladdich Distillery
2.7
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
8.8
4.7
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178 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Ardbeg Distillery
2.6
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Kilchoman Distillery
2.5
4.0
/5
2 Reviews
American Monument
2.5
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Bowmore Distillery
2.5
5.0
/5
1 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
4.1
/5
41 Reviews
No. 1 Charlotte Street
4.5
/5
7 Reviews
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
4.6
/5
13 Reviews
Port Askaig Hotel
3.2
/5
24 Reviews
Braeside Craighouse Jura
4.5
/5
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Another Place - the Machrie
4.5
/5
48 Reviews
Port Charlotte Hotel
4.6
/5
63 Reviews
Glenegedale House
4.9
/5
36 Reviews
Another Place, the Machrie
4.3
/5
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The Bruce
4.1
/5
2 Reviews
Skerrols House
4.9
/5
11 Reviews
Bridgend Hotel
4.6
/5
35 Reviews
What to Eat
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Peatzeria
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Avg. NZD35/person
"Western-style"
SeaSalt Bistro & Takeaway
4.0
/5
2 Reviews
Avg. NZD61/person
"Western-style"
The Celtic House Coffee Shop
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Avg. NZD4/person
"Coffee Shops"
"View"
Port Charlotte Hotel Restaurant
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Avg. NZD57/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"Open Late"
Bowmore Hotel Restaurant
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"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Lochindaal Hotel Restaurant
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Avg. NZD150/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Kilchoman Distillery Cafe
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"Coffee Shops"
Yan's Kitchen
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"Western-style"
Cafe Blasta
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"Western-style"
The McTaggart Community Cybercafe
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"Coffee Shops"
The Port Askaig Restaurant
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"Bars/Bistros"
Lochside Inn Hotel Restaurant
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Best of Islay
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Islay
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Trump Turnberry
4.5
/5
70 Reviews
Lough Erne Resort
4.3
/5
68 Reviews
The Town House
4.6
/5
17 Reviews
Ness Walk
4.7
/5
116 Reviews
Popular Cultural Hotels Near Islay
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Aurora North Coast
5.0
/5
23 Reviews
Glengorm Castle
4.6
/5
24 Reviews
Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa
4.2
/5
57 Reviews
Glenapp Castle
4.7
/5
53 Reviews
RiverBeds - Luxury Wee Lodges with Hot Tubs
4.4
/5
1 Reviews
Trump Turnberry
4.5
/5
70 Reviews
Glencoe House
4.8
/5
53 Reviews
Linnhe Lochside Holidays
4.5
/5
52 Reviews
Ardcana
4.7
/5
34 Reviews
Inverlochy Castle Hotel
4.4
/5
41 Reviews
The Whispering Pine Lodge
4.4
/5
78 Reviews
Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa
4.7
/5
125 Reviews
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Winterton
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Loch Ness Lodge
4.8
/5
63 Reviews
The Old Manse of Blair, Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
4.4
/5
55 Reviews
Armadale Castle Cabins
4.6
/5
17 Reviews
The Whispering Pine Lodge
4.4
/5
78 Reviews
The Lovat
4.6
/5
44 Reviews
The Old Mill Inn
4.8
/5
51 Reviews
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Galgorm
4.6
/5
86 Reviews
Isle of Eriska Hotel Spa & Island
4.3
/5
69 Reviews
The Culloden Estate and Spa
4.3
/5
58 Reviews
The Merchant Hotel
4.6
/5
61 Reviews
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
4.5
/5
112 Reviews
Grand Central Hotel Belfast
4.5
/5
126 Reviews
Glenapp Castle
4.7
/5
53 Reviews
Bishop's Gate Hotel
4.6
/5
95 Reviews
Trump Turnberry
4.5
/5
70 Reviews
Slieve Donard
4.2
/5
98 Reviews
Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa
4.0
/5
40 Reviews
Cameron House on Loch Lomond
4.3
/5
53 Reviews
Popular 4-star Select Hotels Near Islay
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The Salthouse Hotel
4.4
/5
48 Reviews
Bushmills Inn Hotel & Restaurant
4.7
/5
40 Reviews
Bayview Hotel
4.7
/5
42 Reviews
Me & MRS Jones
4.4
/5
40 Reviews
Corrie House
4.8
/5
8 Reviews
Portavadie Loch Fyne Scotland
4.4
/5
75 Reviews
Mingary Castle - Restaurant with Rooms
4.9
/5
42 Reviews
No.26 by the Sea
4.9
/5
40 Reviews
The Perle Oban Hotel & Spa
4.4
/5
106 Reviews
DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick
4.2
/5
93 Reviews
Auchrannie Resort
4.6
/5
54 Reviews
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat
4.0
/5
40 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Islay
Historical attractions
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Beaches and shores
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Specialty exhibition halls
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Science & technology museums
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Sightseeing tours
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Boat tour
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Sightseeing bus
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Night view
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Leisure activities
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Farms and pastures
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Spa/massage
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Camping · Campsites
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Outdoor activities
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Mountain climbing
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Cycling
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Hiking
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Exhibitions & events
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Performances
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Concerts
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Parks
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Skybound experiences
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Water sports
Popular Attractions in Islay
Glenmachrie
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Bunnahabhain Distillery
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Braehouse Gallery
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Port Ellen - Kennacraig Ferry
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Kilchoman Distillery
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The Round Church
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Islay Studios
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The Museum of Islay Life
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Laphroaig Distillery
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Claggain Bay
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Popular Restaurants in Islay
SeaSalt Bistro & Takeaway
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The Celtic House Coffee Shop
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Port Charlotte Hotel Restaurant
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Kilchoman Distillery Cafe
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Bowmore Hotel Restaurant
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Lochindaal Hotel Restaurant
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Yan's Kitchen
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Cafe Blasta
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The McTaggart Community Cybercafe
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The Port Askaig Restaurant
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Lochside Inn Hotel Restaurant
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Golden dragon
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Port Mor Bistro
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An Tigh Seinnse
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Taj Mahal
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The Cottage Cafe & fish bar
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Drome Cafe
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Gate 1 Cafe
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Bridgend Hotel Restaurant
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Starboard Restaurant
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White Hart Islay Restaurant
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Taste Bowmore
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Debbie's
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Dmitry Severianov's piece of Laphroag
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Duffies
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Burnside Lodge B&B
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Port mor
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Cyber Bistro
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Lynnlabels
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Lochindaal Seafood Kitchen
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