The isle of Islay is only approximately 25 miles long but hosts nine distilleries. Besides the exquisite booze the isle is also a natural beauty spot and even offers golf course for those who require whisky & golf.
As we operate from St Andrews we would suggest a 4 day tour. However, we can collect you pretty much anywhere in Scotland.
Day 1
9 am pick up St Andrews
10.30 am Stirling Castle
1pm Luss Lunch
3pm Kennacraig to Port Askaig
6 pm arrive at B&B
7.30 pm Dinner
Day 2
9 am Leave Port Askaig
9.15 am Ardnahoe
10 am Coal Ila
11 am Bunnahabhain
1 pm Bruichladdich (Lunch!)
4 pm Kilchoman
7 pm Arrival B&B Bridgend
Day 3
9 am Leave Bridgend B&B
9.30 am Bowmore
11 am Ardbeg & lunch
2 pm Lagavulin
4.30 pm Laphroig
7 pm Port Ellen to sail or stay till next morning
Day 4
10 am Leave Kennacraig
11 am Inveraray Castle
1.30 pm Lunch Killin
6pm Arrival St Andrews
Other attractions
Maybe nine distilleries in two days is too much to cope? Feel free to speak to us about your wishes and preferences and we will create your individual bespoke tour. Here are some more things to do on the way to and from Islay and on Islay itself