Warm welcomes, plenty of whisky, and miles and miles of unspoilt golden beaches with aquamarine waters, the island of Islay is a wonderful destination for a summer trip. Known as Scotland's 'whisky ...

Elements of Islay, the award-winning independent whisky brand, is releasing Beach Bonfire, a special limited edition of 288 bottles which will be exclusively available at Islay’s festival Fèis Ìle (26 ...

The rain-lashed isle of Islay off Scotland’s west coast is not always easy to get to. Temperamental ferries run three times a day from the mainland port of Kennacraig and frequent sea mists can ...

A wild, rural treat, Islay is well worth the work it takes me to get here — a winding journey on board the Caledonian Sleeper for a dawn arrival in Glasgow. From there, it’s a final 100 miles of road, ...

The place closest to my heart is Islay. It’s big and varied, so I’ll home in on one particular spot: the fabulous beach at Sanaigmore in the north-west of the island. The long arc of fine sand is ...

The island of Islay—which sits off the western coast of Scotland—is a salty, scrubby outpost of whisky and tradition; it’s also been home to the world-renowned Laphroaig Distillery since 1815.

Scotland's west coast islands come in all shapes and sizes and are among the jewels in the nation's crown. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've ...