Enquiries

For all enquiries, please contact Maggie or Robin by telephone on +44 (0) 1496 302596 or by e-mail on info@samhchair.co.uk. Please click here for a map.

You can reach Islay from the mainland either by ferry or by air from Glasgow airport:

• Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry service between Kennacraig and Port Ellen or Port Askaig on the island. The timetables for this and all other services are available online. Also provided is a rather nice route map showing where the ferry docks and the roads on Islay. It is strongly recommended that you book your ferry in advance by calling +44 (0)8000 665000.
• British Airways flies from Glasgow airport to Glenegedale, Islay's airport, just over five miles from Bowmore. Flight time is around 30 minutes. Timetables for these and other flights are available online or you can call British Airways Reservations on +44 (0)1496 302022.
• Scottish Citylink operates a bus service from Buchanan Street in Glasgow to Kennacraig, leaving Glasgow at 9.00am and 1.30pm and arriving in time for the ferry crossing at 1.00pm and 6.00pm respectively. Enquiries +44 (0) 8705 505050.

When you arrive on the island, follow the road to the Mull of Oa. Turn left immediately past the new cemetery and follow the road over the hill (signposted Carraig Fhada lighthouse). Samhchair is the second house on the bay.