General Information

General Information

Location
Bruichladdich is remotely situated on the shores of Loch Indaal, 40 mins. by car from the airport, and 20 minutes from the main village of Bowmore.

The Distillery Shop
The shop stocks Bruichladdich branded clothing suitable for Islay’s climate:

Storm (breathable) coats, sleeveless heavy weight breathable Jerkins, reversible sleeveless light-weight jerkins, sailing smock shirts & trousers, rugby shirts, polo shirts, bomber jacket style blousons, T Shirts, fleeces, scarves, mitts & caps etc.
Check here for photos and price details (or to order in advance)

General Store
There is a general store close by to the distillery, stocking basic toiletries, house hold items and foods.

Expenses Incurred
Any additional costs incurred while staying at the distillery will be charged at the end of the week to your credit card.

Extended Stays
You may well wish to stay on (or arrive earlier) than your scheduled dates. We recommend that a period of two to three days either side of the selected week are included in your trip to allow for acclimatisation to Islay Time. The section on Islay on this website has several suggestions of places to stay on Islay that we are pleased to recommend. People tend to be reluctant to leave. Click Here

Room Occupation
The Distillery House is closed on weekends. However rooms can be occupied by newly arrived guests from Saturday 1pm but must be vacated by the following Saturday at 9am. No meals can be provided on Saturday or Sundays – you will have to eat out. Guests arriving by plane Saturday morning can be collected from the airport free of charge.

Restaurants
Islay is blessed with very good beef, lamb, fish and seafood. You may wish to try one or two of the restaurants: Our local three are the Port Charlotte Hotel (restaurant and bar meals), The Croft Kitchen (restaurant and tea room) and The Loch Indaal (bar meals) - all are situated in Port Charlotte, one and a half miles to the west. An Tigh Sailen (Maureen’s bar) at 8 miles away at Portnahaven is well worth a trip or two. Do not leave it late as last food orders are generally quite early – around 8pm.

Bring a Partner
Your partner, sharing your room, is welcome for an extra charge of £300. Extra curricular activity (of the mundane sort) is their own responsibility, though we would be happy to advise.

Own Accommodation
The is a Board & Lodging discount of 30% for those wishing to make their own accommodation arrangements. They will be responsible for arranging transport to and from the distillery.

Public Transport
There is a bus service that runs past the distillery to Port Charlotte, and that services the ferry ports of Port Askaig and Port Ellen as well as the Airport and the main village of Bowmore

Taxis
While there is plenty of opportunity for a lift from various members of the staff (at their own risk), going either to Port Ellen or Port Charlotte, here are the taxi numbers just in case:

Carol Macdonald 01496 302155 Mobile 07775782155
Fiona Livingstone 01496302622 Mobile 07808 303 200

Medical
Doctor Grace Gibson - Port Charlotte 01496 850 210
Islay Hospital 01496 301 000

Car Hire
You may want to drive from Glasgow and take the ferry to Islay; in this case Jim Neary’s Car Rental Scotland can help – as well as the usual car hire firms. Check the ‘Islay’ section of our website for full travel details.
Mrs Mackenzie - Islay Airport - 01496 302 300 (with advanced notice)
Car Rental Scotland – Glasgow Airport - info@carrentalscotland.com

Other Things To Do:
Clay pigeon shooting, riding, cycling, golf, swimming, walking, sea safaris, wild life cruises, sea fishing, fly fishing, diving, bird watching, museums, historic sites, sauna & fitness, gardens, Scottish/Ceilidh Dancing, aerobics, massage, wild life & conservation, and Gaelic centre.

You Will Need to Bring:
In addition to usual travel necessities: An outdoor, waterproof coat. Jumpers (no formal clothes required) Trousers, Wellington boots or Walking boots Mobile phone charger, Telephone charge card, Driving licence – if you wish to hire a car.

Drinks
Wine, whisky and beer is included with your dinner. The house bar is stocked at the beginning of the week with whisky, beer and wine. Extra stocks can be purchased if required. In addition a fine wine list is also available at reasonable prices.

Meals
Three meals a day: Cooked Scottish breakfast, packed sandwich lunch, and three course dinner. If you have any specific dietary requirements please ensure you let us know on your reservation form. We are blessed with exceptional local Islay produce and are delighted to use these where possible.