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Things to do in Islay, Scotland: The Best Museums
The Isle of Islay spans 240 square miles, with an impressive 130 miles of coastline. The island is famous for its malt whiskies, and there are eight distilleries on the island. To be sure, many people visit the Isle to tour distilleries and "appreciate" whisky, but the wildlife and scenery are also a big draw. Bird-watching is particularly popular through the year. Just don't try to squeeze it in after a distillery tour or two. Looking through binoculars has been known to make some people woozy, especially after whisky.
Restaurants in Islay
1. Museum of Islay Life
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
This museum on the history of the Isle of Islay features photographs, first-hand documents and artifacts of the island's inhabitants.
Reviewed By WendyMcL13 - Fleet, United Kingdom
Approximately £4 per adult to get in. Close to Port Charlotte Hotel so could walk or park in road opposite entrance door of museum. Spent about 30 minutes there think up to 1 hour is average visit. See artefacts from WWII & local island life. We dropped in on way back from a morning outing. Restricted opening times were 11-2mon-fri note on door will confirm times if they change them.
2. Outback Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By 501eddieo - Port Ellen, United Kingdom
Beautiful place to visit, very welcoming staff owner, cakes are fantastic, good choice and good choice of hot drinks, plus very comfortable place to chill and have a natter, great art to look at and purchase, got to be on the list to visit ????????????
3. Islay Natural History Trust
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Hands-on activities, a Wildlife Den, live sea life, fantastic displays and a reference library - whatever your interest, come to the Islay Natural History Centre to discover and experience the amazing wildlife and geology of this beautiful island. Shells, skulls, rocks, caterpillars and chrysalises, we're a great first-stop introduction to Islay's wildlife for all ages. Tickets valid for 1 week.
4. Islay Studios
5. Braehouse Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
