Diary of What’s On

What’s On Islay: updated 3rd January 2026

A Month by Month Guide to What’s Happening on Islay in 2026

Ceramic painting and Art Workshops at Persabus Pottery:

Pottery Party Nights, Painting Workshops and Pottery Painting ‘Takeaways’

Fun for all the family at Persabus.

Enjoy a pottery painting session. We can offer afternoons or evenings 7 days a week during the winter season. Get in touch to book a painting workshop or pottery painting party night.

Or why not choose a pottery takeaway? We supply all the materials, pack everything into a box for you to enjoy at home. 

We also have a wide range of island inspired ceramics on sale

At Persabus the pottery will be open Tuesday to Friday 12noon to 4pm ;Saturday 12noon to 3pm http://persabus.co.uk/pottery/.

Mindfulness and Art Workshops: Persabus Pottery

‘How Do you See the Sea?’ Enjoy a relaxing afternoon exploring your creative process. Capturing the textures, and patterns of the colourful tapestry of Islay’s coastline and seascapes. The shapes and form of beachy treasures through a variety of media combined with mindful exercises.

Workshops can be booked throughout the year. To find out more read our article here

Booking essential as spaces limited

Tideline Mosaic and Felt workshops: Emma Baker holds her workshops in her lovely garden studio setting, just a mile outside Port Ellen. To find out more contact Emma on 07845036456 or email [email protected]

Swimming, gym and Sauna: MacTaggart Leisure Centre: 25m x8.5m four-lane pool; gym overlooking Loch Indaal – fully equipped with range of cardio and resistance machines. Five-seater Eco sauna. See website for times and more detailsFacilities | MacTaggart Leisure Centre

Pilates – Pilates classes suitable for absolute beginners to experienced intermediates are held at Bruichladdich Hall every Thursday (6.15-715 or 7.30-8.30pm) £8.50 per session. Run by Pilates With Hannah, a qualified level 3 mat pilates instructor. Visitors welcome, some mats available to borrow. Contact hannah on 07879628072 for more information or to book.

Local produce/crafts

Islay Celtic Craft Shop, Portnahaven: Offering a wide range of unique art, souvenirs and gifts, the majority of which are handmade from natural materials sourced on Islay, the Celtic Craft Shop has been trading for over three decades. Open Mondays to Saturdays. Islay Celtic Gift and Craft Shop | Explore Islay & Jura

The Blue Letterbox at Port Ellen sells artisan crafts and gifts from makers across the islands. The Blue Letterbox | Explore Islay & Jura

Windswept Farm, Port Charlotte, sells a range of island produce and Scottish produce, including meat reared on the farm, readymeals, deli produce, preserves and pickles and a range of gifts and handicrafts including crocheted items made on the farm. Windswept Farmshop Islay | Explore Islay & Jura

Enjoy a range of beauty treatments at Elysium Therapies in Port Ellen

Massage | Complementary And Beauty Therapy | Port Ellen