We're just back from Islay via Port Askaig. Apart from a few large containers and some construction materials (complete with wee men in dayglo vests and hardhats), all of which/whom are fenced off round the corner past the booking office, there seems no disruption to the terminal to date. The main parking / acess areas to both the Kennacraig ferry and the Jura ferry were as normal and the new road over the hill is a great improvement. Regards Iain MacIntosh -----Original Message----- From: sct-islay-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:sct-islay-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sue Visser Sent: 27 October 2006 21:34 To: ISLAY LIST Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] planning a trip to Islay in 2007??? Hi listers Are you planning a trip to Islay within the next year? 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. Also if you are visiting and would rather not rent a car.....Christine Logan has started a new Islay tour business called the Lady of the Isles , website http://www.ladyoftheisles.co.uk/ or email christine@ladyoftheisles.co.uk Don't forget to check out other travel options at http://www.islayinfo.com/ and click on Travel Info. Cheerio Sue Visser ------------------------------- 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