Scotland Day Two: Trek to the Isle of Islay

Our ferry to the Isle of Islay

Day Two we made our way from Glasgow to Kennacraig for the ferry to Port Ellen on the Isle of Islay. Before reaching Kennacraig, we stopped at Loch Goil and at the Fyne Ales Brewery for lunch and a tasting.

Full Scottish Breakfast in Glasgow before heading out

Eggs Royale – with Scottish smoked salmon

Quick stop at Loch Goil

Chris and Hannah enjoying the view

Loch Goil

Fyne Ales Brewery

Selection of beer displayed with their awards – bought some to take with us to Islay!

My venison roll

Koen’s wild game pie

Tasting with lunch

Group photo

Arrived at Kennacraig!

Trying to get ready for the photo

Okay, ready!

Once we arrived at Port Ellen, we settled into our farmhouse at Callumkill Estate in Ardbeg. Such a beautiful house and location!

Callumkill Estate Farmhouse

The entrance

The dining room

Our bedroom

The view

After dropping off our things, we went for a drive – taking in the beauty of Isle of Islay. The roads aren’t busy, so we were able to pull over quite often.

Beautiful double rainbow

Double rainbow

View of Lagavulin

The manly men

Ready for our closeup

In Ardbeg

Beauty everywhere

We drove to Bowmore – the largest city on Islay. At the end of their For dinner we had a delicious dinner in Bowmore at the Harbour Inn. Definitely recommend if you’re in Islay!