The Scottish Island you need to ride. Africa Twin to Islay.

Join me on the first part of my Scottish island-hopping adventure to Islay. Riding my Honda Africa Twin, I journey from Argyll across three scenic ferries over sea lochs and the Sound of Islay to Scotland’s legendary whisky island.

In this episode:

Ride stunning coastal and back roads through Argyll

Cross sea lochs and the Sound of Islay by ferry

Camp at Port Mòr near Port Charlotte

Discover Islay’s landscapes and world-famous whisky distilleries

Visit famous distilleries like Ardbeg, Bruichladdich, Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Bunnahabhain.

The adventure doesn’t end here — in Part 2, we continue the journey to Jura, another rugged Scottish island full of dramatic scenery and hidden whisky gems.

Whether you love motorbike adventures, Scottish travel, or whisky tourism, this vlog captures the spirit and beauty of Scotland’s islands.

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0:00 Introduction – Leaving Dunoon
0:45 First ferry across Holy Loch
2:15 Riding scenic backroads through Argyll
4:30 Second ferry – Portavadie / Tarbert
5:50 Quick stop for supplies at the Co-op
7:20 Meeting friends / Monkey bikes gathering
8:40 Third ferry – Sound of Islay to Port Askaig
10:15 Arrival on Islay – first impressions
11:30 Exploring coastal roads and scenery
13:00 Camping setup at Port Mòr near Port Charlotte
14:15 Port Charlotte town / whisky distilleries
16:00 Sunset ride along the coast
17:30 Evening adventures / dinner and socialising
19:00 First night reflections on Islay
20:00 Wrap-up / teaser for next episode (Jura)