The inaugural Gintyre Festival took place in April, 2018 as a collaboration between Campbeltown Town Hall, Explore Campbeltown and local gin producers, Beinn an Tuirc Distillers. We brought a variety Scottish gin producers together and attendees had a fantastic afternoon sampling and buying.

Enjoy a two-day music festival held in the Carradale Village Hall. See some fantastic lives acts on two different stages, a main stage, and an outdoor stage.

Walk Islay is an annual walking event taking place across Islay, Jura and Colonsay. Walks vary from easy to challenging and take in the beautiful island scenery, from beaches and lochs to mountains and moors. Wildlife abounds in all corners with a chance to see eagles, otters, deer, goats and chough.

The Mull Music Festival is a weekend of free music in the pubs and hotels of Tobermory. Featuring folk-rock bands, traditional fiddle and accordion dance and ceilidh music and Gaelic singers, it's a fantastic few days and always popular. You'll need to book your accommodation ahead.

Come and enjoy three weeks of events and activities celebrating spring on the beautiful island of Colonsay. Learn more about the secret lives of Colonsay's Seabirds, the RSPB reserve on Oronsay, the island's diverse flora and fauna and visit some of the less well-known areas of the island. Alongside these outdoor activities, there will be […]

Opening Muster of the season could there be curry?

The Tiree 10k & Half Marathon is an annual event on the Hebridean island of Tiree. Known for its un-spoilt beaches, clean air, sunshine, crystal waters and relaxed pace of life, it's a great place to run. All abilities are welcome, whether you walk, jog, run, or race for a podium spot. The atmosphere is […]

The Scottish Six Days Trial is a Motorcycle Trial with a difference!  It has the additional test of reliability over long distances with riders completing up to 100 miles each day over six consecutive days. Each day they will take on a combination of rough moorland, rocky tracks and public roads in the best - […]

Is the corncrake your nemesis? Has your best sighting just been a fleeting glance and you didn't get that photo? Did you know that one of the best places to see the corncrake, along with a host of other fantastic and often rare wildlife, is the Isle of Coll?  And, the best time of year is late […]