The Whisky Coast has been created in collaboration with hotels, restaurants, golf courses, spas, tour operators and visitor attractions in the west coast & islands of Scotland.

The 'angel's share', as it is known, is the process of evaporation through the natural breathability of the barrel as the whisky matures. Who would want to begrudge the angels their share of this lovely magic!?

Information on accommodation available on this holiday.
Additional accommodation is available including the The Harbour Inn & Restaurant in Bowmore, Islay.

Enchanting Argyll & The Isles - perfect for gardens, walking, whisky, wildlife and birds.

FRIDAY - Isle of Arran. Sail from Ardrossan at 12.30 or 15.15 for the 55 minutes crossing to Brodick for three nights in your choice of hotels or guest house. Other ferry times are available.

Arran is an island of superb contrasts, with mountains, beaches, wild deer, seals, small coastal villages, lovely walks, seven golf courses, local food delicacies, craft studios, even a friendly brewery and distillery!

MONDAY - Isle of Islay. Drive to Lochranza in the north of Arran for the 09.30 or 10.45 ferry to Claonaig on the Kintyre Peninsula (30 minutes). Drive the 5 miles to Kennacraig for the 13.00 ferry to Port Askaig, arriving at 15.05, and enjoy 4 nights in Islay.

You can also visit the Isle of Jura, 5 minutes by ferry from Port Askaig (not included). On Wednesday you have the option of spending the afternoon in Colonsay, one of the most isolated Inner Hebridean islands. The ferry departs Port Askaig mid morning for the 70 minutes crossing and arrives back in Port Askaig at 19:25 (see below)

FRIDAY - Sail from Port Ellen at 09.45 to Kennacraig, arriving at 12.05. There is also a later ferry from Port Askaig at 15.30, arriving 17.35.

Your holiday includes 7 nights accommodation (3 nights in Arran and 4 nights in Islay) and ferry crossings with own car as detailed. Prices are per person based on two sharing car & en-suite twin/double bedroom: 7 nights bed & breakfast staying at: Dunvegan Guest House in Arran & The Harbour Inn Hotel in Islay: price per person: £539 Kinloch Hotel in Arran & The Harbour Inn Hotel in Islay: price per person: £599 (Apr, May, Sep, Oct) and £629 (June-Aug) Supplements apply depending on hotels and room types chosen in Islay e.g. The Harbour Inn or The Inns Over-by, both in Bowmore, add £5 pp, pn for a Superior Room The Bridgend Hotel in Bridgend, add £5 pp, pn Port Charlotte Hotel in Port Charlotte, add £18 pp, pn Evening Meals are available at Dunvegan Guest House in Arran - add £22.00 per person, per night. Dinner is available at hotels, with a choice of table d'hote, a'la carte restaurant and bar menus. Auchrannie Spa Resort and Auchrannie Country House Hotel in Arran - please ask for a quote for either of these hotels. Optional Extra: If you wish, your return ferry day trip to Colonsay on Wednesday can be pre-booked: £8.20 per person, car £43.00 (2010).

Some additional ideas!
Combine with a night or two in Gigha before or after Islay. Easy to add on a visit to Colonsay, or Mull and Skye, or the Isle of Bute.

Other start days are possible, as are longer or shorter stays. Can also be taken 'in reverse', visiting Islay first then Arran.

We recommend the Ordnance Survey Landranger Maps for Arran (No. 69) and Islay (No. 60). Available for £6.99 each - please let us know if you wish to add it to your booking.

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