Getting to Islay
Getting around the island is easy by car or on a bike. It is approximately 25x25miles in size. May roads are single track but have plenty of passing places so be prepared to pull in. And don't forget to wave to anyone you pass - it's called the Islay wave and the locals will all give you this friendly greeting.
Buses On Islay
There are two bus routes which use the main roads on the island. The 450 runs from Bowmore in the centre of the island to Portnahaven in the south west, while the 451 runs between Port Askaig in the north-east down to Port Ellen and Ardbeg in the south. For more details and timetables click here
Islay Taxis:
Daly Cabs: 07436558007, dalycabs@gmail.com
Islay Taxis (Stuart Doyle): 07771921157 or 01496850170, info@islaytaxis.com / www.islaytaxis.com
Bruichladdich Taxis (Andrew): 07899942673 or 01496850271, am245@btinternet.com
Baulds Private Minibus Hire: 07899753815, bauldsbus@gmail.com
McIntyre Private Hire Taxi: 07359 489038, mcintyreprivatehire@gmail.com / www.mcintyreprivatehireislay.co.uk
Hughie’s Taxis 07737491429
Bonnie Island Taxis: 07903568724, bonnieislaytaxis@outlook.com
Carol – Taxi minibus service: 07775782155 or 01496302155
Bowmore Taxi Service: 07899756159 or 01496810449, enquiryislaytours@outlook.com
Jim’s Taxi Bowmore: 07497528633 or 07967505991, jimmaccalman@hotmail.com
Car Hire
Islay Car Hire; 01496810544, www.islaycarhire.com
Cresswell Cars Ltd: 01496302300, www.cresswellcars.com
Port Charlotte Hotel,
Main Street, Port Charlotte,
Isle of Islay, PA48 7TU.
Open to residents & non-residents, a range of bar meals are served at lunchtime and evening.
12 noon – 2pm.
Served between 6pm - 9pm
