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Islay

The Hebridean island of peaty single malts, with a string of distilleries along its shores, wild beaches and winter flocks of geese.

Photo: Euan Nelson · CC BY-SA 2.0
Best Time to Go
May–Sep
Our full guide to Islay is being written. It's on the Scotland list as If You're Nearby.

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Northern Ireland
About 39 miles away

Tens of thousands of basalt columns stepping into the sea on the Antrim coast.

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Fort William

Scotland
About 83 miles away

The Highland town below Ben Nevis, Britain's highest peak, close to the dramatic valley of Glen Coe.

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Isle of Skye

Scotland
About 106 miles away

The Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing and the Fairy Pools.

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The Full Short List

Scotland

Edinburgh, lochs and the wild Highlands.

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