Bag the MacPhies of Colonsay and Oronsay
A MacPhie is a climb in excess of 300ft in height, and is Colonsay and Oronsay's equivalent to a Munro.
Immerse yourself in Islay
Islay has a place in the heart of every whisky lover, but it’s not just the world-class distilleries that draw visitors to this beautiful, fertile and fascinating inner Hebridean island. With miles of sandy beaches, outstanding Scottish wildlife and a rich Highland heritage, there’s so much to see and do on Islay.
There’s plenty for kids to do too, and Islay is a great place for an active family holiday in Scotland. Islay has a varied geology which in turn gives rise to a diverse range of natural habitats from moorland to peat bogs. Enjoy an outdoor adventure on Islay, with fantastic walking, cycling, golf, horse riding and kayaking on offer.
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The beautiful Hebridean island of Islay is one of the most wildlife-rich places on the west coast of Scotland. Its sandy bays, moorland, machair, bogs, lochs, woodlands, sea cliffs, and shoreline support an incredible array of flora and fauna, from rare butterflies to iconic Scottish creatures such as otters, seals, and eagles. Here’s how to enjoy the wonderful wildlife of Islay.
Getting Here
You can travel by both bus & Car to Islay and Jura. Bus information can be found on West Coast Motors and Ferry information can be found on CalMac Ferries. Here you will find a number of Ferry and bus options to travel to Islay & Jura.
There are a number of Scotrail trains to Oban, from Glasgow and the North of Scotland. From there you will need to take the ferry across to Colonsay from Oban. Ferry information can be found on CalMac Ferries.
You can even fly to Islay, from Glasgow or to Islay and Colonsay from Oban. More information can be found on LoganAir and HebrideanAir.