Your video just about made me cry! I was on Islay in 2014 and have been obsessed ever since. I feel like I left a part of my soul there. The peace and quiet and the bare desolation of the late winter/early spring landscapes are just wonderful. Islay is stunning in all kinds of weather.
That long straight road from Port Ellen - Bowmore sure brings back some memories.....I worked on Islay for a few months back in the 1960's, I was 17 at the time. Following a night out we got stranded in Port Ellen and decided to walk back home to our lodgings in Bowmore by the same road as you cycled. Not sure how long it took but we were certainly glad to arrive in Bowmore as dawn was beginning to break. We were too knackered to go to work that day.
Beautiful video ! Really captures the Magic of Islay. I love it so much, We are making a third trip this December. If you are a whisky fan, it is a true bucket list destination. Do what you must, save your pennies, get a second job, or whatever it takes,,,, just go 😍👍😎
Thanks so much for this excellent video. My wife and I am going to Islay next July to celebrate my 78th birthday. We’re staying in Port Ellen at the Islay Hotel and doing a Laphroig distillery tour. We’re too old for bicycles 😉 but any other suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Nicely done James. You’re really good at this - great delivery, wonderful drone shots, and very interesting. You have just put Islay on our go to list!
Thanks for posting this wonderful video! At the beginning, you gave shout outs to Islay’s whisky, wildlife and stunning landscape. Let me add one more…the Ileachs are some the most hospitable folks that I’ve ever had the pleasure of interacting with. You hit two of the iconic distilleries, but when I spent three days on Islay, I was more focused on whisky, and visited five distilleries, adding Ardbeg, Bowmore, and Bruichladdich, with the latter providing my favorite tour. I noticed that the Singing Sands beach is on An Oa peninsula. On an island with some tremendous scenic views (across the strait from the Paps of Jura is probably the choice of most visitors), one of the most stunning settings is the American monument at the tip of An Oa. It’s a 10m tall granite cylindrical tower with a conical cap, reminiscent of the ancient church towers in Ireland. It was built as a memorial to the hundreds of American sailors and soldiers who lost their lives in shipwrecks of two troop ships off the coast of Islay during WW1. Because of the courageous efforts of Ileachs to save drowning men at the peril of losing their own lives, and the Ileachs who opened their homes and hearths to those who survived and gave them loving care, a special bond exists between the US and Islay, that is rekindled every year with a ceremony at the monument. The monument is about 6 miles from Port Ellen. www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/islay/americanmonument/index.html
Great video! About to make the 5 hour drive from the Highlands down to Islay and this was an awesome preview of what we’re about to enjoy for a couple of days. Thanks for sharing, safe travels!
My wife and I just returned from Scotland a couple days ago, and spent 4 days in Islay. One of the most beautiful places I've been to if youre into landscapes and small town vibes. What made it more magical was seeing the northern lights where we were staying (glamping spot next to Lagavulin). I'm not sure if you had a chance to eat at Balaclava, but man their lamb and steak were just perfection. Youre right about the whisky tasting too, I got carried away and bought a few bottles....not cheap but worth it to take home as they are exclusive only to Scotland (maybe just within the distillery)
Planning our trip to Islay. Thanks James for an inspiring video. From the landscape to the whisky it all looks amazing. Question. How far from your cabin to Port Ellen? Was it an VRBO or Airbnb? Cheers.
You are allowed to wild camp (almost) anywhere in Scotland as long as you abide by the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. I know of people who have wild camped on Islay. As long as you follow the rules there shouldn’t be any problems.
@@JamesBTravel thank you so much My plan at the moment is walking the kintyre and Arran coastal way visiting Springbank kilkerran Arran and lagg distileries 😂 Your video make me want to go to islay to visit the isle too
Hi, what a place! I am going there with a friend in October. Could you tell me what’s the name of the little cabine you stayed in at Port Charlotte? All the best. Tom (Geneva).
You were staying in a cabin at Port Ellen. Could you please tell me the name of this place you were staying in? We're planning a trip Islay and would love to stay here.
Am loving your video, while estranged in Oz. Thanks for posting it. Did you know there is a tradition in parts of the UK that while gorse is in flowering, so is kissing...hey ho.
Wild camping is legal in most of Scotland as long as it’s on unenclosed areas and not on private property. I’d recommend checking out the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for more info. www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/camping
Thank you for this wonderful video! I love the whiskys of Islay and now I've got an impression about the island. Greetings from Hamburg/Germany!
Your video just about made me cry! I was on Islay in 2014 and have been obsessed ever since. I feel like I left a part of my soul there. The peace and quiet and the bare desolation of the late winter/early spring landscapes are just wonderful. Islay is stunning in all kinds of weather.
Just watched your video from here in the USA. Want to go to Islay and visit the scotch distilleries. Thank you for sharing!
That long straight road from Port Ellen - Bowmore sure brings back some memories.....I worked on Islay for a few months back in the 1960's, I was 17 at the time. Following a night out we got stranded in Port Ellen and decided to walk back home to our lodgings in Bowmore by the same road as you cycled. Not sure how long it took but we were certainly glad to arrive in Bowmore as dawn was beginning to break. We were too knackered to go to work that day.
Beautiful video ! Really captures the Magic of Islay. I love it so much, We are making a third trip this December. If you are a whisky fan, it is a true bucket list destination. Do what you must, save your pennies, get a second job, or whatever it takes,,,, just go 😍👍😎
Thank you, this brings back memories.
Thanks so much for this excellent video. My wife and I am going to Islay next July to celebrate my 78th birthday. We’re staying in Port Ellen at the Islay Hotel and doing a Laphroig distillery tour. We’re too old for bicycles 😉 but any other suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Great video! Thanks for giving us glimpses of beautiful Islay! I especially loved the colourful drone shots of the beaches 💙
Thanks Anna! 😊
Nicely done James. You’re really good at this - great delivery, wonderful drone shots, and very interesting. You have just put Islay on our go to list!
Thanks Nigel. I’d highly recommend Islay if you ever get a chance to visit.
Thanks for posting this wonderful video!
At the beginning, you gave shout outs to Islay’s whisky, wildlife and stunning landscape. Let me add one more…the Ileachs are some the most hospitable folks that I’ve ever had the pleasure of interacting with. You hit two of the iconic distilleries, but when I spent three days on Islay, I was more focused on whisky, and visited five distilleries, adding Ardbeg, Bowmore, and Bruichladdich, with the latter providing my favorite tour.
I noticed that the Singing Sands beach is on An Oa peninsula. On an island with some tremendous scenic views (across the strait from the Paps of Jura is probably the choice of most visitors), one of the most stunning settings is the American monument at the tip of An Oa. It’s a 10m tall granite cylindrical tower with a conical cap, reminiscent of the ancient church towers in Ireland. It was built as a memorial to the hundreds of American sailors and soldiers who lost their lives in shipwrecks of two troop ships off the coast of Islay during WW1. Because of the courageous efforts of Ileachs to save drowning men at the peril of losing their own lives, and the Ileachs who opened their homes and hearths to those who survived and gave them loving care, a special bond exists between the US and Islay, that is rekindled every year with a ceremony at the monument.
The monument is about 6 miles from Port Ellen.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/islay/americanmonument/index.html
Great video! About to make the 5 hour drive from the Highlands down to Islay and this was an awesome preview of what we’re about to enjoy for a couple of days. Thanks for sharing, safe travels!
Thanks for posting !
Nice video. I enjoyed watching..looking forward to going there.
Such a calming vlog ☺️
Shame you didn't get the weather but it looked beautiful all the same. Will be adding Islay to my list!
thanks for this video! it allowed to feel the atmosphere of the island 🩵
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
So relaxing, thanku
My wife and I just returned from Scotland a couple days ago, and spent 4 days in Islay. One of the most beautiful places I've been to if youre into landscapes and small town vibes. What made it more magical was seeing the northern lights where we were staying (glamping spot next to Lagavulin). I'm not sure if you had a chance to eat at Balaclava, but man their lamb and steak were just perfection.
Youre right about the whisky tasting too, I got carried away and bought a few bottles....not cheap but worth it to take home as they are exclusive only to Scotland (maybe just within the distillery)
Very nice video ...pleasant to watch thanks for sharing.
Hi ! Thank you for great videos 😀we have followed your tips and we are now on Islay, ready to bike to RSPB Loch Gruinart 👍
Thanks for very informative video, hope to visit Islay next year March
Good job James, thanks mate.
Well done. I can see what my GGGG Great Grandmother, Anne Sutherland used to see. Beautiful place.
James will be famous!
Ich war 1979 dort,es war wundervoll,die Menschen dort waren sehr freundlich,ich denke sehr oft daran
great video, liked it a lot, thanks for sharing.
Wow beautiful daffodil field
Wonderful 👏👏👏
Great video! Cheers!
O Bonnie Scotland, I’ll see her again 🏴
Planning our trip to Islay. Thanks James for an inspiring video. From the landscape to the whisky it all looks amazing. Question. How far from your cabin to Port Ellen? Was it an VRBO or Airbnb? Cheers.
It was quite a long way to walk, about 30 mins up a very steep hill, but by car would only be about 5-10 mins. We found it on AirBnb.
Is it possible to wild camp on Islay ? I’ve seen a message on the ferry website saying no wild camping
Thank you 😊 for your answer
You are allowed to wild camp (almost) anywhere in Scotland as long as you abide by the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. I know of people who have wild camped on Islay. As long as you follow the rules there shouldn’t be any problems.
@@JamesBTravel thank you so much
My plan at the moment is walking the kintyre and Arran coastal way visiting Springbank kilkerran Arran and lagg distileries 😂
Your video make me want to go to islay to visit the isle too
That sounds like a great plan! Arran whisky is one of my favourites!
Wild camping is allowed as long as you respect your surroundings
Hi, what a place! I am going there with a friend in October. Could you tell me what’s the name of the little cabine you stayed in at Port Charlotte? All the best.
Tom (Geneva).
It was called Port Ellen Pod at Swallows Roost and it was in Port Ellen. Hope you have an amazing time! 😊
@@JamesBTravel thanks 🙏
Great job, James, one question please, where did you hire the ebikes?
Thanks Oliver. We hired them from Islay E-Wheels in Port Ellen.
@@JamesBTravel Great, James, end of may I will be there and I want to hire bikes too.
Great, hope you have a great time!
You were staying in a cabin at Port Ellen. Could you please tell me the name of this place you were staying in? We're planning a trip Islay and would love to stay here.
Hey just checked out the comments. It's Port Ellen Pods at Swallow Roost. Thanks. 🙈
Here’s the link if that’s helpful - abnb.me/aRtPL23Hjzb
Am loving your video, while estranged in Oz. Thanks for posting it. Did you know there is a tradition in parts of the UK that while gorse is in flowering, so is kissing...hey ho.
Прошу прощения, что вмешиваюсь. Но я слышал, что где-то у берегов острова на мели лежат останки немецкой субмарины U-570 ? Вы не видели их ?
Well there's a u_boat of the cost
Are you free to and camp in one of these scottish islands I'm from Australia
Wild camping is legal in most of Scotland as long as it’s on unenclosed areas and not on private property. I’d recommend checking out the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for more info. www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/camping
If you found anyone speaking Irish gaelic, I would be very impressed.
very great