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Welcome to Machrie View, a luxurious self-catering lodge located on the beautiful inner Hebridean island of Islay. Situated midway between Bowmore and Port Ellen, the lodge is perfectly situated to experience all that Islay has to offer.

Situated midway between Bowmore and Port Ellen, the lodge is perfectly situated to experience all that Islay has to offer. Your journey to Islay: - Your Hebridean journey by ferry is the best way to clear away the cobwebs. The picturesque drive from Glasgow to the ferry terminal at Kennacraig takes you past Loch Lomond and if you don’t stop for oysters and sea food at Loch Fyne will take you approximately two and a half hours. You could even leave your car at Kennacraig and travel as a foot passenger as taxi transfers from the Islay ferry terminals can be arranged. Details of your travel options are set out below. By Car & Ferry At the Kennacraig ferry port, there are sailings to Port Askaig or Port Ellen on Islay which takes two hours. You can also travel as a foot passenger for a modest each way cost. Advance booking for your car is a necessity. For more information on ferry timetables – visit the calmac website. Calmac also operates a ferry from Oban to Islay on a Wednesday and a Saturday. By Air Loganair manage the Glasgow to Islay service with flights available daily. For the latest information on flights and to book visit the loganair website. The airfield is very close to Lodge. Private charters are available with The Little Jet Company. For more information visit the website. Kintyre Express There is a fast passenger ferry service that links up Islay and Northern Ireland which runs from April to September. For more details visit the kintyre express website. Nb. we cannot link to the website directly due to terms and conditions of 3rd party booking sites.