Islay with a Dug

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Pic: @jwbassman
Visiting Islay with a dug (dog)? Here's a wee guide to the distilleries Gus and I visited in April 2019. Hopefully this can help some folks planning a trip.

NOTE: None of the distilleries allow dogs on tours, the only one that does (that I know of) is the excellent Lindores Abbey in Fife.

Ardbeg
No dogs allowed inside the premises (which was a bit gutting as the cafe is so good) but they are allowed around the grounds which made for some good pictures.



Ardnahoe
No dogs allowed inside.


Bowmore
Dogs allowed in the shop and the bar. Gus's favorite area was round the back of Warehose No.1 which provided first class toilet facilities with some stunning views.




Bruichladdich
Really dog friendly shop. Treats, water and hugs provided. Excellent.


Bunnahabhain
Same story as Bruichladdich. Spent 30 mins here in the shop just chatting while Gus slept on the floor.

Caol Ila
Diageo.. No dogs allowed inside but the grounds are ok.


Kilchoman
No dogs allowed inside. Again the cafe here is great so it was a takeaway coffee for me and sit outside whilst everyone else was enjoying some cake in the warm.


Laphroaig
Dogs allowed on the grounds, in the shop, bar and museum


Lagavulin
Diageo.. No dogs allowed inside but the grounds (of which you cannot really get to any unless on a tour) are ok.


Other places..

Machir Bay


Loch Indaal Bowmore

Peatzeria Bowmore

And of course, CalMac Ferries


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