Isle of Islay info

The Scottish Isle of Islay is part of the southern Hebrides and is inhabited by approx. 3200 people. The Isle of Islay is also called Queen of the Hebrides. With 8 working whisky distilleries, the stunning scenery, amazing wildlife and all the friendly people, Islay is a five star holiday destination .

The Isle of Islay is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland and lies in Argyll and Bute. The Isle of Jura, Kintyre peninsula and Northern Ireland are Islay's neighbours. Islay is pronounced as Eye-la. The earliest known reference to the Isle of Islay comes in Adomnan's, Vita Columbae, a biography of the Irish Saint, Columba or Colum Cille in about 720 AD.

Islay’s climate benefits from the warm Gulf Stream, bringing mild winters with little frost or snow and summers that are not too hot. The driest, most pleasant weather is often from May to July, when the long daylight hours are most enjoyable. Several annual festivals on the island attract many visitors, especially the Islay Festival of Malt and Music, which is held annually in May and brings many people to the island. Then, all available beds are often booked a long time in advance. Other festivals are the Islay Jazz Festival in September and the Cantilena Chamber Music Festival at Easter and in the summertime

If your planning visit to Scotland, make sure that your holiday itinerary includes a visit to the Isle of Islay in Scotland. Well worth a visit.

For further information about the Hebrides island, Islay, hotel and bed and breakfast accommodation for your visit to this Western Isle, please visit http://www.islayinfo.com