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9 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Islay That You Shouldn't Miss
The Isle of Islay spans 240 square miles, with an impressive 130 miles of coastline. The island is famous for its malt whiskies, and there are eight distilleries on the island. To be sure, many people visit the Isle to tour distilleries and "appreciate" whisky, but the wildlife and scenery are also a big draw. Bird-watching is particularly popular through the year. Just don't try to squeeze it in after a distillery tour or two. Looking through binoculars has been known to make some people woozy, especially after whisky.
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1. Lossit Bay
2. Finlaggan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By Purpledancinglion - Stewarton, United Kingdom
Well worth a visit to this historic settlement. Unfortunately the visitor centre wasnt open as we visited on the first sunday in November. so missed the VR experience. Despite this well worth our time. ground was pretty marshy, walking boots were a good choice of foot wear.
3. Kildalton Cross
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4.5 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By 0Pete_23 - Dartford, United Kingdom
Part of ancient history you can sense the celts all around you as you wander through the ruins of the isolated church. The monolithic cross which dates back to the 8th century is one of the best preserved in Scotland and the cross itself is worth a careful study. If you have time and the weather is kind to you a wander around the area is worthwhile.
4. American Monument
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By johnboyPeterborough
The walk from the car park to the monument is around a mile and although the day was a bit wet and very windy it was a good bracing walk The views back across the land and out to sea are superb particularly the raw and wild beauty of the Mull of Oa The monument itself which commemorates the several hundred lives lost from 2 troop ships in 1918 is very impressive. It was built by the American Red Cross and honouring their military is something the Americans seem to do particularly well
5. Dunyvaig Castle
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By 985harryk - Leven, United Kingdom
I used to live on Islay and would often walk my dogs around the castle. I would regularly see otters around the castle and even crossing my path when walking.
6. Loch Indaal
7. Rhinns of Islay Lighthouse
8. Islay House Square
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By smithfreeman - Charlotte, United States
Normally you would tour this kind of building as part of a museum, and never expect to be able to stay there. The Islay house has just as much history as the rest of the island and puts you right in the middle for quick access to every part of the island, every distillery, the Woolen Mill, etc. Very friendly staff greeted us, toured us around the main house and made us feel completely at home in what feels like one step removed from a castle. The breakfast and dinner were excellent and only paled compared to the whisky selection. Can't wait to stay again!
9. Singing Sands
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By U7861IYkevinp - Blackpool, United Kingdom
Birds, seals, swim. Lovely shelving beach great for kids on nice days, warm enough to swim in October.
