A community led festival with an array of events happening across the island - now part of Islay’s busy annual events calendar and Argyll’s thriving cultural scene.
Our hotel on Islay
Another Place, The Machrie
Facing the Atlantic, with unbroken views of dunes, sea and sky, lies The Machrie on the Isle of Islay. A contemporary hotel with 43 beautifully designed rooms, suites and family lodges, a world-class golf links, restaurant, outside sauna and hot tub garden, screening room and modern art collection.
Freshly landed seafood served on the terrace. Far-stretching empty sands. Cool clear waters inviting you in. On Islay, “Queen of the Hebrides” – and one of the easiest to reach islands off the west coast of Scotland – adventure, awe and a landscape teeming with wildlife await among the rugged Rhinns and sheltered bays.
Autumnal escapes on Islay
Golden light and flora. The guttural call of the deer rut. The migratory arrival of thousands of barnacle geese. Music and jazz festivals. Or just simply quieter tee times on our championship links. Autumn is a spectacular time to begin your Islay adventure. See what’s happening on Islay here.
And with children staying free when they share your room, including October half term, there’s no better time to make some Machrie memories.
Our rooms
From double rooms to the two-bed family Lodges, all spacious with stunning views of the surrounding countryside or ocean.
18 Restaurant & Bar
Seasonal dishes using the best locally-sourced ingredients. A menu celebrating Islay, fresh seafood, small scale farmers and artisan businesses.
Offers and breaks
A weekend escape, an active golf break, or a foodie stay. Explore our active breaks, offers and last minute opportunities.
Art
Discover the star pieces and secrets of one of Scotland’s most surprising modern art collections…
Stay and play world-class golf
An iconic Scottish championship links set against a dramatic Atlantic backdrop, The Machrie, Islay is a hidden gem fast being recognised as a must-play bucket list course - one of the top 50 golf resorts in the UK & Ireland, and in ‘Golf World’s Top 100’ list.
Put your game to the test in autumn when the course is at its quietest and still in excellent condition. Stay and play with a round of golf each day.
Fatbiking
Explore the seven-mile long beach and nearby places with our adult and children's fatbikes.
Islay
The Queen of The Hebrides
Just off the Atlantic west coast of Scotland, Islay’s natural landscape, sandy beaches and rugged coastline have been shaped by the Scottish elements. 23 beaches. Abundant wildlife. Ten whisky distilleries. Weaving bike tracks on untrodden sands, cutting across the deep on a wildlife boat trip, toasting the sunset with an island-made whisky on the dune deck.
The Machrie
Hotel
Local provenance and beautiful interiors sit front and centre. Discover libraries, screening rooms, and fresh seafood on the restaurant deck—drams of whisky, firepit cocktails and art.
The journey
How to get here
In its remoteness lies Islay’s charm. We believe the journey is part of your adventure – across air, sea and land there are many ways to reach us.
Get outside
Active Islay
Whisky, wildlife and wild swimming in the Atlantic. Fat biking, coastal walks and RSPB reserves. Smokey whisky and a championship golf course.
Stories from Islay
Curated by the Another Place collective, here you’ll find a digital companion of inspirational stories and happenings from the island of Islay. Discover our favourite things to do, where to find the best whisky distilleries, swimming spots and wildlife photographers.
Explore upcoming events
Race to The Machrie
13 September - 14 September 2025
The annual tournament designed to give young and budding under-18 golfers the opportunity to play one of Scotland's finest links courses returns to The Machrie. Supported by the Steven Gallacher Foundation.
Sponsored by Caol Ila, Islay Jazz Festival is happening in September.
End the season in style, and come together with your chosen team of four players on our championship links for a challenging, and camaraderie-boosting, group golf competition with three rounds over three days. Supported by Bruichladdich.
Raise a dram or two at Islay's famous annual whisky festival, with each distillery hosting their own open day with tastings, tours and live music.
A week-long residency of world-class classical music on the Isle of Islay where professional musicians and students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland bring together their unique sound of chamber music to the island.