Get active
On Islay
Fat biking along the shore, wild swimming in the Atlantic, hiking across the island. Golden eagle watching from the highest peak, sea kayaking with seals and wildlife boat tours from nearby Port Ellen. Active is a state of mind on Islay.
Fatbikes
On the beach
Explore the seven-mile long beach and nearby places with our fatbikes.
Golf
Championships links course
Ranked 75th in the world in Golf World's Top 100 with a Wee course for beginners and social golf activities.
Stargazing
Aurora borealis
Vividly bright stars blanket the northern Scottish sky, where the naked eye is all you’ll need to inspire awe. The greens of the aurora borealis are often sighted on Islay.
Islay e-wheels
Electric and pedal bikes
Explore the island by road or footpath, book with Islay e-wheels to get your bike dropped off to the hotel.
Wildlife
Sea, land and sky
Bird watching, geese chough, golden eagles, stags, dolphins seals. Islay is full of rewards.
Whisky tours
Ten distilleries
Explore the distilleries of Islay each with their own unique character and charm.
Sea kayaking
Explore the inlets, coastlines and lochs by sea kayak
Historic sites
And places of interest
Islay has a rich heritage reaching back as far as 12,000 years, explore the monuments, round church and museums.