Leisure Activities

Museum of Islay Life

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Dave

Museum of Islay Life
Port Charlotte
Isle of Islay
PA48 7UA

Phone/fax: + 44 (0)1496 850358
Website: www.islaymuseum.org

This former church was purchased in 1976 and the Museum opened the following year. The bulk of the exhibits are in the main body of the building while the former vestry houses an extensive library. A gallery was constructed at one end in 1998 to act as an office and store. A small shop area sells books and pamphlets about Islay as well as a range of gifts.

There are over 1600 items in the main Museum collection, covering all ages from the Mesolithic, c.8000 BC, to the 1950s. The Victorian and Edwardian ages are especially well represented, with exhibits showing what it was like to live in a simple house as well as how the laird lived at the same time.

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Mactaggart Leisure Centre

Posted on April 2, 2007 by Dave

pool-220Mactaggart Leisure Centre
School Street
Bowmore
Isle of Islay
Argyll PA43 7JS

Tel: +44 (0)1496 810767
Email: mlc@macunlimited.net

Islay’s community owned leisure centre has a 25 meter heated indoor pool, a gym, sauna and a coin operated laundrette.

It is located next to Bowmore Distillery. The Centre is closed on Mondays.

Contact the Centre for details of activities. Programmes are changed reagularly to reflect school holidays etc.

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Fishing Islay Estates

Posted on April 2, 2007 by admin

LochSkerrolsboats902Fishing Islay Estates
Estate Office
Bridgend
Islay PA44 7PT

Tel: 01496 810221
Website: www.islayestates.com

There are numerous fresh water lochs on the Islay Estates in which brown trout can be caught. The best months are May, June and July. The main lochs are Gorm, Skerrols and Finlaggan and these fish well throughout the season.

There are good trout in Loch Ardnave, but it is not recommended after July because of weed growth. Loch Ardnahoe is very deep; it fishes better after the end of May and is noted for its very large trout.

Lochs Laingeadail, Drolsay and Leathan are less accessible, but offer an interesting outing for someone walking on the hills.

A bank permit covers all lochs, except Loch Gorm. The Boat hire charge includes your fishing permit. There are boats on Lochs Gorm, Skerrols, Cam, Finlaggan, and Ardnahoe. The Fishing Season is between 15th March and 30th September.

Salmon and Sea Trout fishing is also available, for more information please contact the Estate Office.

Brown Trout : Weekly permit £30
3 Day Permit £22
Daily Permit £12
Boats : £30       Boat (after 3pm): £20
Permits are available from the Islay Estates Office 01496 810 221

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Islay Natural History Trust

Posted on April 2, 2007 by Dave

The Field Centre in Port Charlotte features comprehensive information on Islay’s wildlife and birdlife, and holds activities days for the kids throughout the season from Easter to late October.

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