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| Whether your interests are with the island’s beautiful natural environment, the vast numbers of birds and wildlife or the world’s finest single malt whiskies, The Harbour Inn is the ideal base from which to explore this fine island. |
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| There are many locations of historic interest, some dating back to the Iron Age and others relating to the turbulent times in Scottish history when the “ Lord of the Isles “ were engaged in contesting ownership of western Scotland. Interesting visits may include the Museum of Islay Life located in the picturesque conservation village of Port Charlotte where you will also find the Wildlife Field Centre. At the Islay Woollen Mill, near Bridgend, visitors and see an original working mill in action. |
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Islay is a bird watchers paradise be it the barnacle geese or the elusive corncrake to name bur two with over 100 species being present on the island all year round. Guided bird watching tours can be arranged. In conjunction with Islay Birding (www.islaybirding.co.uk) we can arrange expert guided birdwatching tours….brilliant for beginners – excellent for experts
Due to demand from both professional and amateur photographers we can offer daily expeditions to photograph Islay’s marvellous scenery and wildlife. We can arrange for you to have access to fantastic sites immediately, without the need for research and have more time to achieve that long awaited image
We can also arrange; fly (salmon and trout ) and sea fishing , pony trekking, clay pigeon shooting, stalking, island tours and distillery visits (and why not try your hand at peat-cutting as well) |
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| Golf can be arranged on the island’s challenging 18 hole championship links course at Machrie. |
| All our residents have free use of the local leisure Centre, situated 100 metres from the hotel featuring heated swimming pool, gym, sauna and sunbed. |
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As an alternative to “ doing it on your own “ we can also arrange customised day trips….you can bird and nature watch; see historical sites; visit a working croft and generally experience the beauty of Islay and the neighbouring island of Jura where red deer roam in their thousands…all at your pace. And of course there are eight working distilleries who welcome visitors with a complimentary dram or two….
It is YOUR tour so tell us what you would like to include and we will do the rest.
“ excellent knowledge of the island’s bird and wildlife, great all round package – do it if you have a chance “ James and Heather, Australia.
And if you have time – how about brushing up on your Bushcraft skills – various levels of learning available – spend time in the wilderness – exploring, discovering, conserving and sharing. You will be taught a handful of easily learned kills that will give you the insight, courage and confidence to travel more comfortably in Nature. |
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NEW this year… Escape to the Edge… in conjunction with Islay Birding, an internationally successful environmental bushcraft organisation, we are able to offer a fun and effective personal and team development service. Our programme of activities is tailor made to suit both the corporate and “ weekend away “ markets. We will give you the opportunity of having fond memories with friends and colleagues while at the same time experiencing A Taste Of Islay. For further information contact Core Solutions at : info@harbour-inn.com
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