Best Landmarks in Isle of Islay
Discover the best landmarks in Isle of Islay. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
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The 10 best landmarks in Isle of Islay
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The Machrie
A stylish coastal retreat on Islay blending world-class golf, modern luxury, and serene Hebridean landscapes.
Port Ellen, Isle of Islay PA42 7AN4.6Excellent 291 Reviews -
American Monument
A lighthouse-shaped war memorial honouring over 600 lives lost at sea during World War I, standing sentinel on a remote Scottish clifftop.
Mull of Oa, Isle of Islay PA42 7AU4.8Excellent 280 Reviews -
Kildalton Cross
Scotland's finest surviving 8th-century Celtic cross, carved in stone and still standing where it was first erected over 1,200 years ago.
Unnamed Road, Isle of Islay PA42 7EE4.7Excellent 220 Reviews -
Carraig Fhada Lighthouse
Islay’s rare square lighthouse, built in 1832 as a memorial to Lady Ellinor Campbell, standing watch over the whisky coast near Port Ellen.
Islay, Isle of Islay4.7Excellent 88 Reviews -
Skerrols House
A peaceful guesthouse retreat on Islay offering luxurious comfort, scenic views, and warm Scottish hospitality in Bridgend.
Bridgend, Isle of Islay PA44 7PF4.9Excellent 68 Reviews -
Kilnave Chapel and Cross
A windswept Islay ruin and ancient cross, where early Christianity meets the tragic legacy of clan warfare on the shores of Loch Gruinart.
Unnamed Road, Isle of, Gruinart, Isle of Islay PA44 7PP4.5Excellent 31 Reviews -
Dunyvaig Castle
Explore the evocative ruins of Dunyvaig Castle, a historic naval fortress of Clan MacDonald perched above Lagavulin Bay on Islay’s rugged coast.
Isle of Islay4.7Excellent 32 Reviews -
South Islay Parish: Kilarrow Church
Islay’s iconic Round Church, a unique 18th-century circular parish church standing proudly at the head of Bowmore’s Main Street with views to Loch Indaal.
45 Main St, Bowmore, Isle of Islay PA43 7JJ4.5Excellent 45 Reviews -
The Island Bear
A warm, traditional bed and breakfast in Bowmore offering cozy comfort and easy access to Islay’s whisky heritage and scenic charm.
Shore St, Bowmore, Isle of Islay PA43 7LB4.7Excellent 27 Reviews -
Islay Ferry Terminal
Scenic ferry gateway on Islay connecting to Jura and the Scottish mainland, blending maritime heritage with stunning coastal views.
Port Askaig, Isle of Islay PA46 7RD4.7Excellent 6 Reviews
More landmarks in Isle of Islay
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Port Ellen War Memorial
A solemn memorial to local sacrifice, standing witness to two world wars and maritime tragedy.
Islay, Isle of Islay, UK4.6Excellent 8 Reviews -
Ruvaal Lighthouse
Victorian lighthouse guarding the Sound of Islay, designed by the legendary Stevenson engineers in 1859.
Isle of Islay PA46 7RB4.6Excellent 8 Reviews -
Leodamais
Luxury self-catering homes overlooking Leodamais beach, blending coastal tranquility with Islay’s rich heritage and whisky culture.
79 Frederick Cres, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay PA42 7BG5.0Excellent 2 Reviews -
Old Lochindaal Distillery Warehouses
Historic whisky warehouses anchoring Port Charlotte’s rich distilling heritage on scenic Islay’s coast.
33 Main St, Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay PA48 7TX4.0Very Good 2 Reviews -
Monument to Irish immigrants aboard the Exmouth Castle
A solemn tribute on Islay’s rugged coast honoring 241 Irish emigrants lost in the 1847 Exmouth Castle shipwreck.
Unnamed Road, Isle of Islay PA44 7PT4.5Excellent 2 Reviews -
Cultoon Stone Circle
Bronze Age ellipse of standing and fallen stones bearing mysterious cup-and-ring carvings on Islay's windswept moorland.
Islay, Isle of Islay5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
St Columba’s Episcopal Church : Islay
A sacred sanctuary honouring 1,400 years of Scottish Christian heritage on the Isle of Islay.
Bridgend, Isle of Islay PA44 7PY5.0Excellent 1 Reviews
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