Islay, which is about 25 miles long and 18.5 miles wide is served by Caledonian MacBrayne ferries from Kennacraig at least twice daily to either Port Askaig, close to Jura, or Port Ellen.

Islay has a gentle landscape of pastoral land and peaty moors, as well as some fine seashores, sandy beaches and a golf course. The Island's industries include whisky distilling of which there are eight distilleries. Islay is also a haven for bird watchers who can view the tens of thousands of rare geese and many varieties of ducks who find their winter quarters on the delightful shores of Lochindaal.

Port Charlotte on a Summer Evening