Travel to Islay
By Car
Drive to Kennacraig in Argyll and Bute. From Glasgow, this journey takes about 2.5 hours. Take the A82 up Loch Lomondside, turning onto the A83 at Tarbet. Continue on through both Inverarary and Lochgilphead towards Tarbert on Loch Fyne. The ferry port of Kennacraig is just five miles on from Tarbert. Please note that it is simply a terminal and not a town or village.
By Bus
A daily bus service operates from Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station (West Coast Motors), making a connection with the ferry at Kennacraig. Contact the Travel Centre at Buchanan Street on + 44 (0) 141 332 7133, or visit www.citylink.co.uk
By Ferry
Caledonian MacBrayne run the two hour crossing which runs frequently throughout the year, with additional sailings in the Summer. For general enquiries telephone + 44 (0) 1475 650100, for bookings and reservations: + 44 (0) 990 650000, + 44 (0) 1880 730253, or + 44 (0) 1496 302209. Website at www.calmac.co.uk.
By Air
Loganair runs a 35 minute scheduled service from Glasgow to Islay. This is the quickest way and can provide spectacular views of the islands and Kintyre. For information on schedules or bookings check www.flybe.com. We can collect Machrie guests from the airport.
Taxis on the island include Carol Macdonald + 44 (0) 1496 302155, Fiona’s Taxis + 44 (0) 1496 302622, and Lamont’s Taxis + 44 (0) 1496 810449. You can hire a car from D & N Mackenzie at the Airport. Telephone them on + 44 (0) 1496 302300. Car hire is also available from Islay Car Hire
Further information about the Isle of Islay can be obtained at Islayinfo - The Ultimate Online Islay guide. For Islay pictures have a look at the Islay Picture Gallery