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Plans for caravan park on Scottish island refused by council bosses

PLANS for a caravan park on Islay have been refused planning permission after council chiefs ruled it was against the character of the area ...

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Exploring Scotland's peat – an endangered resource that when it’s gone, it’s gone

PEAT is an endangered resource. Formed from decomposed vegetation around 12,000 years ago, it grows at a mere millimetre per year. It can take up to…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish whisky giant unveils plans for new island distillery

PLANS have been revealed for a new distillery on Islay – which would see a drinks giant add whisky from the island to its portfolio for the first…

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Singers from Lewis and Islay win gold at Royal National Mòd

THE Royal National Mòd has awarded two of the top prizes for Gaelic song at this year's festival.

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Scottish Gaelic centre welcomes government grant for virtual experience

A GAELIC centre in Islay has welcomed Scottish Government funding for a virtual experience as part of efforts to grow the language ...

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Second ferry to service Scottish islands successfully launched in Turkish shipyard

THE second of four ferries being built to service the Scottish islands has been launched in a shipyard in Turkey. MV Loch Indaal was launched…

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Reborn distillery Port Ellen welcomes Islay whisky pilgrims with smoky delights

The resurrection of Islay whisky distillery Port Ellen has been hailed by connoisseurs, among them Neil Ridley, who explored the smoky delights of this Scottish west coast gem

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CalMac announces Islay ferry cancellations after engine issues

CALEDONIAN MacBrayne have announced several cancellations on their Islay route following engine issues with one of their ferries.

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Companies urged to register for Argyll offshore wind opportunities

ScottishPower explains the details of its MachairWind project being developed west of Islay

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Beverage of the Week: Glenmorangie’s got a whisky for everyone (and a wonderful 14 year malt)

The $55 14 year brings an explosion of flavor -- and holds up compared to the smoother, more mellow (and expensive) 18 year.

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Construction of four CalMac ferries in Turkey 'on schedule'

Keel laying and steel cutting milestones reached for ferries serving Islay, Jura and the Little Minch

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Names of new ferries for Islay and Jura announced after public vote

THE names of two new ferries for Islay and Jura have been announced following a public vote.

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Scots mum and four kids evacuated from Sudan to rebuild lives in Scotland

Jennifer McLellan, from Islay, fled the war-torn African nation she called home for more than 15 years last month but was forced to leave her husband and all their possessions behind.

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Classic Defender Works V8 Islay Edition Costs An Arm And A Leg

Only 30 are being made.

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Scots mum and kids flee war-torn Sudan on rescue flight but husband left behind

Jennifer McLellan, a teacher from Islay, made it to Cyprus with her four children amid a ceasefire around capital Khartoum but was forced to leave her husband behind.

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Inside the distillery helping to secure one Scottish island's farming future

A DISTILLERY in Islay has released a new rye whisky in a first for both the distillery and the island in a move which will help farmers for years to…

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Island distilleries operating ‘hand to mouth’ due to ferry disruption, industry warns

DISTILLERIES on Jura and Islay are operating “hand to mouth” due to the continued CalMac ferry disruption, the Scotch Whisky Association has…

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Distilleries operating ‘hand to mouth’ due to ferry disruption

Only one ferry is currently operating on the route to and from Jura and Islay

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From orcas to hunting eagles: where to see the spectacular sights of Wild Isles

David Attenborough’s new documentary series celebrates Britain’s native fauna and flora. Here’s how to spot them for yourself

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Turkish shipyard named as preferred bidder to build new Scots ferries

The Cemre Marin Endustri AS shipyard in Turkey is already building ferries for Islay.

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Lidl launches 19-year-old Islay single malt whisky in time for Christmas

With December just around the corner, Lidl has unveiled a new 19-year-old Islay single malt whisky, but stock is limited so you will need to act fast to get your hands on it.

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Islay distillery buys local hotel

The 13-bedroom hotel in Port Ellen comes with a popular bar and restaurant

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Construction of two new Islay ferries begins

The steel cutting ceremony took place at a shipyard in Turkey where the vessels are being made

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Licence granted for Islay's first rum distillery

This should help facilitate the despatch of orders to customers

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'Thousands' of dead birds taken to landfill after washing up on island's beach

A CHARITY in Islay says it has taken “more than 3000” birds to landfill sites after they washed up on a nearby beach with avian flu.

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