The Islay festival of whisky, music & culture
The Islay whisky festival, tastings & whisky distillery tours.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026 11:43:40 by Barry Arends
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| 2 | Name | The Islay festival of whisky, music & culture | ||
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| 4 | Description Headline | The Islay whisky festival, tastings & whisky distillery tours. | ||
| 5 | Description Short | Join us on an exciting journey to the Isle of Islay. Experience the island’s famous single malts, traditional music and Gaelic culture at the annual Islay Whisky Festival – Fèis Ìle. Islay is the Queen of the Hebrides, and whisky is just one of the jewels in her crown. Visit the Mull of Oa peninsula, the Three Distilleries Path and the island beaches. Discover historic gems, learn about the island way of life, and sample the finest whisky straight from the source. Travel through the west of Scotland, stopping at Loch Lomond, Oban, and Glen Coe. This tour is a feast for the senses. | ||
| 6 | Description | Join us on an exciting journey to the Isle of Islay. Experience the island’s famous single malts, traditional music and Gaelic culture at the annual Islay Whisky Festival – Fèis Ìle. Islay is the Queen of the Hebrides, and whisky is just one of the jewels in her crown. Visit the Mull of Oa peninsula, the Three Distilleries Path and the island beaches. Discover historic gems, learn about the island way of life, and sample the finest whisky straight from the source. Travel through the west of Scotland, stopping at Loch Lomond, Oban, and Glen Coe. This tour is a feast for the senses. | ||
| 7 | Web Url | https://www.highlandexplorertours.com/3-6-day-tours/4-day-tour-the-islay-festival-of-whisky-music-culture | ||
| 8 | Start Location | Edinburgh Bus Station | Long: -3.192163 | Lat: 55.954597 |
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| 10 | End City | Edinburgh Bus Station | Long: -3.192163 | Lat: 55.954597 |
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Itinerary
Name: Day 1: Edinburgh to Port Ellen
Short Description: We depart Edinburgh at 8.00am and travel to the charming village of Luss on Loch Lomond. We continue our journey west, stopping at the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint, before lunch in pretty Inveraray, which sits on Loch Fyne. Afterwards, we board the ferry to Islay before settling into our accommodation for the night (Overnight: Port Ellen)
Description: We depart Edinburgh at 8.00am and travel to the charming village of Luss on Loch Lomond. We continue our journey west, stopping at the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint, before lunch in pretty Inveraray, which sits on Loch Fyne. Afterwards, we board the ferry to Islay before settling into our accommodation for the night (Overnight: Port Ellen)
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Name: Day 2: Isle of Islay
Short Description: We spend our morning exploring the rugged peninsula that is the Mull of Oa. Visit the American Monument from WW1 and look out for wildlife in the RSPB Nature Reserve. Enjoy lunch and a dram at Kilchoman Distillery. Why not try their famous Cullen Skink? And learn about the revival of the traditional farm distilling. We finish the day back in Port Ellen, to experience the local Islay Festival celebrations. (Overnight Port Ellen)
Description: We spend our morning exploring the rugged peninsula that is the Mull of Oa. Visit the American Monument from WW1 and look out for wildlife in the RSPB Nature Reserve. Enjoy lunch and a dram at Kilchoman Distillery. Why not try their famous Cullen Skink? And learn about the revival of the traditional farm distilling. We finish the day back in Port Ellen, to experience the local Islay Festival celebrations. (Overnight Port Ellen)
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Name: Day 3: Isle of Islay
Short Description: We spend our morning with a visit to the ancient Kildalton Cross Next, you can walk the Three Distilleries Path to Lagavulin, Ardbeg and Laphroaig, where you will be rewarded with coastal views and more drams! We then visit our final distillery Bunnahabhain, the most remote distillery on Islay where you can pick up any pre ordered releases. We’ll then go for dinner in a local restaurant and return to the hotel.
Description: We spend our morning with a visit to the ancient Kildalton Cross Next, you can walk the Three Distilleries Path to Lagavulin, Ardbeg and Laphroaig, where you will be rewarded with coastal views and more drams! We then visit our final distillery Bunnahabhain, the most remote distillery on Islay where you can pick up any pre ordered releases. We’ll then go for dinner in a local restaurant and return to the hotel.
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Name: Day 4: Port Ellen to Edinburgh
Short Description: We spend our morning with a visit to the ancient Kildalton Cross Next, you can walk the Three Distilleries Path to Lagavulin, Ardbeg and Laphroaig, where you will be rewarded with coastal views and more drams! We then visit our final distillery Bunnahabhain, the most remote distillery on Islay where you can pick up any pre ordered releases. We’ll then go for dinner in a local restaurant and return to the hotel.
Description: We spend our morning with a visit to the ancient Kildalton Cross Next, you can walk the Three Distilleries Path to Lagavulin, Ardbeg and Laphroaig, where you will be rewarded with coastal views and more drams! We then visit our final distillery Bunnahabhain, the most remote distillery on Islay where you can pick up any pre ordered releases. We’ll then go for dinner in a local restaurant and return to the hotel.
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Inclusions
Item 1: Passionate Local Guide
Item 2: 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation
Item 3: All Ferry Crossings
Item 4: Whisky Distillery Experience at Bunnahabhain & Kilchoman
Item 5: Whisky Tastings at Ardbeg, Laphraoig & Lagavulin
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Name: Bagpipes at the Islay Festival Feis Isle | photo by Ben Shakespeare
Bagpipes at the Islay Festival Feis Isle | photo by Ben Shakespeare
Bagpipes at the Islay Festival Feis Isle | photo by Ben Shakespeare
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Name: Ceilidh at the Islay Festival Feis Isle | photo by Ben Shakespeare
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