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MYSTERIOUS: Islay - What They Never Told You

Whisky galore – and now plenty more besides: exploring the Scottish island of Islay

Distilleries are the backbone of Islay’s economy and tourist trade. Thanks to their success, other businesses – from breweries and farms to restaurants and chocolatiers – are now thriving and adding to the island’s appeal

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Family-run Scottish distillery lands deal to sell award-winning rum in Germany

A FAMILY-RUN distillery in Islay has struck a lucrative deal with one of Germany's leading premium spirits importers to sell its award-winning…

The National (Scotland)

Wind farm could have ‘significant’ impact on islands, conservation chiefs warn

The National Trust for Scotland says it objects to plans by ScottishPower Renewables to build a two gigawatt wind farm near Colonsay and Islay.

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Fishermen recall mystery of 'yellow submarine' hauled ashore on Islay

TWO fishermen have recalled how they unexpectedly hauled in a “yellow submarine” off Islay more than 20 years ago, with their surprising catch…

The National (Scotland)

Fishermen recall mystery of ‘yellow submarine’ hauled ashore on Islay in 2005

John Baker’s surprising discovery brought international attention to the island.

Evening Standard

Fishermen recall mystery of ‘yellow submarine’ caught and hauled ashore

The surprising discovery brought international attention to the island

The Independent UK

Bruichladdich: How a mothballed Victorian distillery in Scotland was brought back to life

Islay-born Adam Hannett has spent two decades shaping the modern soul of an iconic Islay distillery

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A bottle of whisky made me a Scottish landowner – here is how you can claim your plot

Marc Shoffman travelled 600 miles to find his own patch of earth, promised by a slip of paper

The Independent UK

MV Isle of Islay successfully completes second sea trials

The second sea trials for the first of four new ferries ordered for Scottish routes from a shipyard in Turkey have been carried out successfully

The National (Scotland)

MV Isle of Islay successfully completes first sea trials

THE first sea trials for the first of four new ferries ordered for Scottish routes from a shipyard in Turkey have been carried out successfully

The National (Scotland)

Plans for caravan park on Scottish island refused by council bosses

PLANS for a caravan park on Islay have been refused planning permission after council chiefs ruled it was against the character of the area ...

The National (Scotland)

Exploring Scotland's peat – an endangered resource that when it’s gone, it’s gone

PEAT is an endangered resource. Formed from decomposed vegetation around 12,000 years ago, it grows at a mere millimetre per year. It can take up to…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish whisky giant unveils plans for new island distillery

PLANS have been revealed for a new distillery on Islay – which would see a drinks giant add whisky from the island to its portfolio for the first…

The National (Scotland)

Singers from Lewis and Islay win gold at Royal National Mòd

THE Royal National Mòd has awarded two of the top prizes for Gaelic song at this year's festival.

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Scottish Gaelic centre welcomes government grant for virtual experience

A GAELIC centre in Islay has welcomed Scottish Government funding for a virtual experience as part of efforts to grow the language ...

The National (Scotland)

Second ferry to service Scottish islands successfully launched in Turkish shipyard

THE second of four ferries being built to service the Scottish islands has been launched in a shipyard in Turkey. MV Loch Indaal was launched…

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Reborn distillery Port Ellen welcomes Islay whisky pilgrims with smoky delights

The resurrection of Islay whisky distillery Port Ellen has been hailed by connoisseurs, among them Neil Ridley, who explored the smoky delights of this Scottish west coast gem

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CalMac announces Islay ferry cancellations after engine issues

CALEDONIAN MacBrayne have announced several cancellations on their Islay route following engine issues with one of their ferries.

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Insider UK

Companies urged to register for Argyll offshore wind opportunities

ScottishPower explains the details of its MachairWind project being developed west of Islay

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Beverage of the Week: Glenmorangie’s got a whisky for everyone (and a wonderful 14 year malt)

The $55 14 year brings an explosion of flavor -- and holds up compared to the smoother, more mellow (and expensive) 18 year.

Insider UK

Construction of four CalMac ferries in Turkey 'on schedule'

Keel laying and steel cutting milestones reached for ferries serving Islay, Jura and the Little Minch

The National (Scotland)

Names of new ferries for Islay and Jura announced after public vote

THE names of two new ferries for Islay and Jura have been announced following a public vote.

Daily Record

Scots mum and four kids evacuated from Sudan to rebuild lives in Scotland

Jennifer McLellan, from Islay, fled the war-torn African nation she called home for more than 15 years last month but was forced to leave her husband and all their possessions behind.

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Classic Defender Works V8 Islay Edition Costs An Arm And A Leg

Only 30 are being made.

Daily Record

Scots mum and kids flee war-torn Sudan on rescue flight but husband left behind

Jennifer McLellan, a teacher from Islay, made it to Cyprus with her four children amid a ceasefire around capital Khartoum but was forced to leave her husband behind.

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