On Oct 27, 2006, at 13:33, Sue Visser wrote: > There is an article with pics in the latest edition of the Ileach > (Islay's newspaper) about the second stage of construction at Port > Askaig. With construction huts all over the dock area, it's not the > place I'd choose to either land or leave Islay. This next stage of > construction will last 42 weeks. Something to keep in mind when > booking your ferry tickets....I'd choose Port Ellen until it's > completed. Having just returned from Islay, I would also choose either Port Ellen or Bowmore. Port Charlotte is sort of "out of the way" although the restaurant at the Port Charlotte Hotel is well worth a visit (and I would suggest reservations). Port Askaig didn't have much to offer, except for the fact that it had the ferry terminal - but Port Ellen does too. McKenzie Motors rent cars and will meet you at the Port Askaig terminal if you take the noon ferry and you can leave the car at Port Ellen Ferry terminal for the morning ferry to return to Kennacraig. Don't be afraid to drive on the "wrong side of the road" on Islay. It takes a little getting used to, but the roads are straight (and narrow) but not crowded and there aren't any dreaded roundabouts. I guess Bowmore had more going on - but Port Ellen was great. I stayed at the White Hart Hotel - quite reasonable and they have a nice waterfront grassed area in front with picnic tables, etc. that you can take your beverage of choice to in good weather. The Machrie Hotel and Golf Course near Port Ellen has a good dining room as well and a great bar. If anyone wants info on car rentals, etc. - let me know. Nancy MacLarty

I was only commenting on the ferry venue - which has to be either Port Ellen or Port Askaig. For the time of construction, Port Ellen is what I'd recommend. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy A. MacLarty" <nanmac825@dccnet.com> To: <sct-islay@rootsweb.com> Cc: "ISLAY LIST" <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 5:58 PM Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] planning a trip to Islay in 2007??? On Oct 27, 2006, at 13:33, Sue Visser wrote: > There is an article with pics in the latest edition of the Ileach > (Islay's newspaper) about the second stage of construction at Port > Askaig. With construction huts all over the dock area, it's not the > place I'd choose to either land or leave Islay. This next stage of > construction will last 42 weeks. Something to keep in mind when > booking your ferry tickets....I'd choose Port Ellen until it's > completed. Having just returned from Islay, I would also choose either Port Ellen or Bowmore. Port Charlotte is sort of "out of the way" although the restaurant at the Port Charlotte Hotel is well worth a visit (and I would suggest reservations). Port Askaig didn't have much to offer, except for the fact that it had the ferry terminal - but Port Ellen does too. McKenzie Motors rent cars and will meet you at the Port Askaig terminal if you take the noon ferry and you can leave the car at Port Ellen Ferry terminal for the morning ferry to return to Kennacraig. Don't be afraid to drive on the "wrong side of the road" on Islay. It takes a little getting used to, but the roads are straight (and narrow) but not crowded and there aren't any dreaded roundabouts. I guess Bowmore had more going on - but Port Ellen was great. I stayed at the White Hart Hotel - quite reasonable and they have a nice waterfront grassed area in front with picnic tables, etc. that you can take your beverage of choice to in good weather. The Machrie Hotel and Golf Course near Port Ellen has a good dining room as well and a great bar. If anyone wants info on car rentals, etc. - let me know. Nancy MacLarty ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCT-ISLAY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message