Listers, I have been reading and saving for almost a decade various tips you have posted about travel to, in and around Islay, and about accommodations there. Now I am hoping for some updates. I am planning a family trip to Islay (also including Edinburgh and Glasgow this time). I'm quite familiar with Edinburgh and Glasgow, but have never got closer to Islay than to look across the strait. My wife and I both trace our genetic roots to Ballychatrigin, Oa, with rellies at Upper Killeyan. I'm tentatively thinking of some time in June, July, August or September, 2017, avoiding the Edinburgh Festival in August. Any advice would be welcome on: * Timing * Transport from Edinburgh or Glasgow to Islay * Transport within Islay * Accommodation in all 3 locations * Anything else I should have asked about With thanks for any help you can give me, I look forward to more reading .. Ken Harrison North Vancouver, Canada