The Best Things to Do on Islay in Scotland + Why You Should Visit Islay

Scotland is one of my very favorite travel destinations in the world. Even after several trips there in the last few years, I keep find myself dreaming of going back again and again. (And planning trips again and again!)

Because, even though Scotland isn’t very big, there’s a LOT to do there.

For example, did you know that Scotland has nearly 800 islands? Yes, EIGHT HUNDRED! Not all of them are inhabited or worth visiting – but a lot of them are.

And while I’ve visited other islands like Skye and Lewis and Harris on my own in the past, I knew that I had to wait to visit the island of Islay until I could take my husband, Elliot, with me.

You see, Elliot is a very big fan of Scotch whisky. And Islay is a very big producer of Scotch. In fact, many…