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.

Best beaches to wild swim

Best beaches to wild swim

On Islay

Walks

Walks

Nearby and further afield

RSPB reserves, coastal routes and distillery pathways.

Fatbikes

Fatbikes

On the beach

Explore the seven-mile long beach and nearby places with our fatbikes.

Golf

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

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

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

Wildlife

Sea, land and sky

Bird watching, geese chough, golden eagles, stags, dolphins seals. Islay is full of rewards.

Whisky tours

Whisky tours

Ten distilleries

Explore the distilleries of Islay each with their own unique character and charm.

Islay Sea Adventures

Islay Sea Adventures

Wildlife tours by boat

Sea kayaking

Sea kayaking

Explore the inlets, coastlines and lochs by sea kayak

Historic sites

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.