Day Trips

If you fancy a trip to other islands in the area why not take the ferry across to Jura or slightly further up the Sound of Islay to Colonsay. A short ferry trip from Port Askaig takes you across the Sound to Jura. Jura or ‘Island of Deer’ as it is otherwise known has it’s own world renowned distillery which is worth a visit but the Jura House Walled Garden is probably thee most popular visitor spot. Jura is more mountainous than it’s neighbour Islay and is made famous by its two prominent peaks known as the Paps of Jura which are visible from all over Islay let alone Jura. The island has a huge red deer population hence the name and golden eagles also breed here.

Colonsay can also be reached by taking a ferry from Port Askaig. The crossing is longer but worth a trip never the less. Due to its size a popular way of exploring Colonsay is by bicycle and it is a good idea to leave your car on Islay and take your bike on the ferry.