Part of the
Hurtigruten Group

Islay - Port Ellen—Islay Heritage Walk

Excursion

Free

Duration
3h00
Season
Available all year
Min. number
0 traveller(s)
Booking code
INCL-ISY1

Join a local guide for a heritage walk and discover more about Islay whiskey, local history and island life.
  • Discover the history, heritage and culture of Islay with the help of your local guide.

  • Admire the coastal views at the picturesque inlet of Sròn Dubh

  • See the iconic white storehouses of the Laphroaig distillery, which is known for its peaty, smoky malts.


Whiskey Island

On this heritage walk through Islay’s Port Ellen toward Laphroaig Distillery, you’ll learn about the island’s famous whiskey, history and modern-day island life.  

Admire the coastal views at the picturesque inlet of Sròn Dubh, visit the MacDougall monument, which sits atop a grassy mound overlooking the sea, and see the iconic white storehouses of the Laphroaig Distillery, which is renowned for its peaty, smoky malts.

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Please wear warm, waterproof clothing and comfortable walking shoes.  

  • Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. There is approximately 3.7 mi of walking. 

  • Wheelchair accessible: No 

  • Language Availability: English

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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