The Inner Hebrides island of Islay is a wildlife hub and outdoor activity centre. The Hebrides archipelagos are adjacent to Scotland’s west coast, north of Ireland. Islay features picturesque villages, ancient ruins and churches, and a coast with pristine beaches. Premiun whisky is Islay’s most famed product. An option for tourism is car hire at Glenegedale Airport.

Glenegedale Airport (Islay Airport) is situated next to Islay’s south central shore, four miles from the ferry pier at Port Ellen. Glenegedale Airport has flight arrivals from mainland Scotland operated by a UK domestic carrier. Air ambulances also fly from Glenegedale Airport.

Car rental at Glenegedale Airport services are provided by reputable Islay firms as well as national companies. The small airport concourse has disabled access and toilets, payphones and an eatery serving refreshments and snacks. Beside Glenegedale Airport, Machrie Golf Links offers the chance of playing with Laggan Bay’s golden sands as a backdrop. Machrie has an attached hotel.

The A846 Bowmore to Port Ellen road passes Glenegedale Airport. Both towns are an easy car hire at Glenegedale Airport drive. Port Ellen is spread around a picturesque bay and offers pubs, guest houses and a whisky distillery. A trip to Islay would not be complete without sampling Islay’s renowned product. Ancient sites, some from the Bronze Age, are dotted around Islay.

Islay’s roads reach most of its coast and sites. The remnants of Borraichill Mor Fort are near Port Ellen. Bowmore boasts a striking circular church. Beaches, hiking trails and wildlife viewing vantage points are accessed conveniently with budget cheap car hire at Glenegedale Airport. From Glenegedale Airport alternate transport is public bus or taxi.