An excellent source of information about Islay is the website for
the local newspaper,
The Ileach, which is regularly updated.
Based in Port Ellen, Fiona Livingstone for taxi and minibus hire
can be contacted on 01496 302622 or 07808 303200 (mobile).
The Machrie features a championship golf course, providing a
challenge to players of all levels.
Jeremy Hastings runs birdwatching tours on Islay, and his
website
islaybirding.co.uk features an exhaustive list of birds that can be found
there, along with the latest birding news.