Islay, Inner Hebrides, Scotland
(Above image captures view from Port Askaig looking towards Jura.) This evening, I am posting information on the island of Islay which is the southernmost of the Inner Hebridean islands, a chain which lie of Scotland's West Coast. Information on Islay Etymology: The name may be derived from 'island in two', 'law island' or, possibly, named after a Pictish princess name Ile. Population: 3228 persons. Gaelic speakers: Approximately 25 pct of the population speak Gaelic. Travel to Islay: By ferry from Kennacraig on the Scottish mainland with journey times of between two hours and two hours twenty minutes depending on whether destination port is Port Askaig or Port Ellen. There are also flights from Glasgow. Area: 239 square miles. Principal activities on Islay: Whisky distilling, tourism, farming and fishing. Potential visitor interests: Visiting whisky distilleries, golf, bird watching, historic sites such as Finlaggan and visiting nearby island of Jur...