What to do if it rains!

It is possible the rain could fall on your visit and if so there are a variety of places to visit of interest. You could choose a day like this to visit any one of the 7 working distilleries – Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Lagavulin or Laphroaig. All are located on the shore side in spectacular surroundings. Tours can be arranged (check web links for details or check literature in house) and be sure to have a wee dram!

You could also choose to visit the Round Church in Bowmore or go for a swim at the Mactaggart Leisure Centre. A trip to Islay House Square in Bridgend hosts a variety of interest. The Islay Ales Brewery, The Islay Woollen Mill and Elizabeth Sykes Batiks are all located here.

A rainy day could also see you staying put in Port Charlotte and visiting the excellent Wildlife Information Centre (great for the kids) and/or the museum of Islay Life followed by a bar lunch in the Port Charlotte Hotel. You may even wish to spend the rest of the afternoon in the bar sampling the local malts!