Meri’s guidebook
Distilleries
The smallest Distillery on the island, less of an industrial feel than the bigger ones on the island. Lovely visitors centre, friendly staff. Go for a walk along Machir Bay and call in here for coffee, cake, even a dram or a tour!
10 locals recommend
Kilchoman Distillery
The smallest Distillery on the island, less of an industrial feel than the bigger ones on the island. Lovely visitors centre, friendly staff. Go for a walk along Machir Bay and call in here for coffee, cake, even a dram or a tour!
The shiniest and newest Distillery on the island! Lovely views, good food, the shop is tocked with rums and whisky from all over (the Distillery is too young yet to have its own whisky ready for sale). The bonus with Ardnahoe is they are the only Distillery to offer a fully accessible tour with no steps.
9 locals recommend
Ardnahoe Distillery
The shiniest and newest Distillery on the island! Lovely views, good food, the shop is tocked with rums and whisky from all over (the Distillery is too young yet to have its own whisky ready for sale). The bonus with Ardnahoe is they are the only Distillery to offer a fully accessible tour with no steps.
This Distillery has just undergone a massive makeover. Situated at the end of a winding, spectacular drive with views across to Jura, Colonsay and Mull.
6 locals recommend
Bunnahabhain Distillery
This Distillery has just undergone a massive makeover. Situated at the end of a winding, spectacular drive with views across to Jura, Colonsay and Mull.
Currently undergoing a huge renovation and rejig, promises to be spectacular when done, just check ahead to make sure they are open (closed to the public, February 2020).
7 locals recommend
Caol Ila Distillery
Currently undergoing a huge renovation and rejig, promises to be spectacular when done, just check ahead to make sure they are open (closed to the public, February 2020).
Jura Distillery station
A short skip across the water takes you to Jura, the island of deer.
Enjoy the short ferry journey to lovely Jura and head to the hotel for a lovely lunch to sustain your explorations for the day!
Jura Hotel
Enjoy the short ferry journey to lovely Jura and head to the hotel for a lovely lunch to sustain your explorations for the day!
Food Scene
Well worth the amazing drive to the furthest point of the island. This gin is made by three special ladies and is the nicest gin I have ever tasted. Tours can be booked in advance.
Lussa Gin
Well worth the amazing drive to the furthest point of the island. This gin is made by three special ladies and is the nicest gin I have ever tasted. Tours can be booked in advance.
Ballygrant Inn
Just two miles from the cottage.
Just 2 miles from the cottage you can walk to the hotel through the woods and along the river.
8 locals recommend
Bridgend Hotel
Just 2 miles from the cottage you can walk to the hotel through the woods and along the river.
Shopping
Bridgend Stores
Just 2 miles from the cottage you can find most things here!
A S Porter - Family Butcher
Shore StreetFantastic produce served with a smile!