Islay, Inner Hebrides, Scotland
Introduction This afternoon I am posting information on the island of Islay which is the southernmost of the Inner Hebridean islands, a chain which lies off Scotland's West Coast. View from Port Askaig looking towards Jura 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 Jura . ...