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Whisky your way around Scotland's west coast

Unfurl the whisky map of Scotland and you'll see that the west coast features prominently. It's home to producers of some of the world's best loved drams and some of the country's most promising whisky brands. If you'd like to be whisky-ed off on an adventure around some of the best whisky and gin distilleries in Scotland - you can build your own island-hopping itinerary at calmac.co.uk sailing from one island distillery to another using our multi-island function when booking.

Whisky your way around Scotland's west coast : Find out more

A festive getaway on the west coast

A festive getaway on the west coast: Find out more

Discover book locations set on the west coast

Discover book locations set on the west coast: Find out more

Scotland's Top Film and TV Locations

Scotland's Top Film and TV Locations: Find out more

Leave the Car Behind: A Hebridean Adventure Awaits

Leave the Car Behind: A Hebridean Adventure Awaits : Find out more

Solo Sojourn: Embracing the West Coast's Wild Beauty

Solo Sojourn: Embracing the West Coast's Wild Beauty: Find out more

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Road to the isles: Find out more

Ten Places to Experience Live Music on Scotland's West Coast

Ten Places to Experience Live Music on Scotland's West Coast: Find out more

The Ultimate Guide to Island Wildlife Watching in Scotland

The Ultimate Guide to Island Wildlife Watching in Scotland: Find out more

When and Where to see Marine Wildlife in Scotland

When and Where to see Marine Wildlife in Scotland: Find out more

Autumn adventures and winter wonderlands

Autumn adventures and winter wonderlands: Find out more

Stunning Stargazing Spots in Scotland

Stunning Stargazing Spots in Scotland: Find out more

Summer holidays on Scotland's west coast and islands

Summer holidays on Scotland's west coast and islands: Find out more

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Scotland holidays for foodies : Find out more

The west coast's most captivating walks and trails

The west coast's most captivating walks and trails: Find out more

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Your late summer getaway is now boarding: Find out more

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Wild Discovery Whale and Dolphin Watching : Find out more

10 reasons why Scotland in autumn is unmatched

10 reasons why Scotland in autumn is unmatched: Find out more

Blue Scotland's Guide: Top Destinations for Surfing and Swimming

Blue Scotland's Guide: Top Destinations for Surfing and Swimming: Find out more

Family holidays in Scotland in 2024

Family holidays in Scotland in 2024: Find out more

Experience the best of Scottish island culture

Experience the best of Scottish island culture: Find out more

Time for Tee? Discover great places to golf

Time for Tee? Discover great places to golf: Find out more

Experience the Magic of the Summer Solstice in the Scottish Islands

Experience the Magic of the Summer Solstice in the Scottish Islands : Find out more

Family friendly days out on the Clyde islands

Family friendly days out on the Clyde islands: Find out more

Fantastic days out and short breaks from Oban

Fantastic days out and short breaks from Oban: Find out more

Adventures during the summer holidays

Adventures during the summer holidays: Find out more

Family friendly days out from Oban

Family friendly days out from Oban: Find out more

Beautiful beaches demanding to be discovered.

Beautiful beaches demanding to be discovered.: Find out more

Summer Holidays in Scotland - West is Best

Summer Holidays in Scotland - West is Best : Find out more

Weekend getaways, short breaks and quick escapes to Scotland

Weekend getaways, short breaks and quick escapes to Scotland: Find out more

The Ultimate Guide to Island Hopping with CalMac

The Ultimate Guide to Island Hopping with CalMac : Find out more

Historic Landmarks, Heritage Sites & Buildings in Scotland

Historic Landmarks, Heritage Sites & Buildings in Scotland: Find out more

West of Scotland hidden gems and off-the-beaten track adventures

West of Scotland hidden gems and off-the-beaten track adventures: Find out more

Dog friendly travelling, days out and holidays in Scotland

Dog friendly travelling, days out and holidays in Scotland: Find out more

The best outdoor experiences on Scotland's west coast

The best outdoor experiences on Scotland's west coast: Find out more

Hop on the Arts Trail this Easter - Tobermory Open Studios 2024

Hop on the Arts Trail this Easter - Tobermory Open Studios 2024: Find out more

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Top things to do in Scotland at Easter: Find out more

Bank holiday getaways - day trips and short breaks

Bank holiday getaways - day trips and short breaks: Find out more

Blue Scotland's Guide: Top Five Scottish Island Surfing Destinations

Blue Scotland's Guide: Top Five Scottish Island Surfing Destinations: Find out more

Blue Scotland's Guide: The Five Best Wild Swimming Spots in the Outer Hebrides

Blue Scotland's Guide: The Five Best Wild Swimming Spots in the Outer Hebrides: Find out more

The perfect romantic getaway in Scotland

The perfect romantic getaway in Scotland: Find out more

Isle of Arran - 'A wee love Story'

Isle of Arran - 'A wee love Story' : Find out more

Top 20 of 2024

Top 20 of 2024: Find out more

Robert Burns - 8 interesting facts you didn't already know about the Bard.

Robert Burns - 8 interesting facts you didn't already know about the Bard.: Find out more

CalMac Island Bites - A taste of the islands of Skye and Raasay

CalMac Island Bites - A taste of the islands of Skye and Raasay: Find out more

Winter break ideas on Scotland's west coast

Winter break ideas on Scotland's west coast: Find out more

Navigating the Gaelic Tapestry: A beginners guide to learning Scottish Gaelic

Navigating the Gaelic Tapestry: A beginners guide to learning Scottish Gaelic : Find out more

Freya has the islands all sewn up

Freya has the islands all sewn up : Find out more

Solo Travel in Scotland - Best of the West

Solo Travel in Scotland - Best of the West: Find out more

Family cycling trips in Scotland

Family cycling trips in Scotland: Find out more

Cycling in Scotland - Experience the Hebridean Way

Cycling in Scotland - Experience the Hebridean Way : Find out more

Cycling in Scotland - hop aboard the five ferries

Cycling in Scotland - hop aboard the five ferries : Find out more

Cycling in Scotland - the west coast has it all

Cycling in Scotland - the west coast has it all : Find out more

Discover some of Scotland's most stunning cycle routes with CalMac

Discover some of Scotland's most stunning cycle routes with CalMac: Find out more

Summer on Colonsay: A Father and Son Bikepacking Adventure

Summer on Colonsay: A Father and Son Bikepacking Adventure: Find out more

Island-hopping adventures for every season

Island-hopping adventures for every season: Find out more

Blue Scotland's Guide: The Best Beaches in the Outer Hebrides

Blue Scotland's Guide: The Best Beaches in the Outer Hebrides: Find out more

It's time to discover the wild side of the isles

It's time to discover the wild side of the isles : Find out more

It's time to reconnect with your favourite island places.

It's time to reconnect with your favourite island places. : Find out more

Taste the luxury - a gift from this extraordinary landscape

Taste the luxury - a gift from this extraordinary landscape: Find out more

It's time to discover the islands. This magical outdoor playground is closer than you think

It's time to discover the islands. This magical outdoor playground is closer than you think: Find out more

Classic destinations offering something for everyone

Classic destinations offering something for everyone : Find out more

Places in Scotland that you need to see in 2023

Places in Scotland that you need to see in 2023: Find out more

Landscape to Larder

Landscape to Larder: Find out more

Ginspiration and dram-filled adventures on the west coast

Ginspiration and dram-filled adventures on the west coast: Find out more

Summer 2023: Islands of Possibilities

Summer 2023: Islands of Possibilities: Find out more

Enjoy our tasty Winter Warmers this season

Enjoy our tasty Winter Warmers this season: Find out more

13 Haunting Locations on Scotland's west coast and islands

13 Haunting Locations on Scotland's west coast and islands: Find out more

A perfect autumn adventure

A perfect autumn adventure : Find out more

Late summer getaway

Late summer getaway: Find out more

Plan your summer 2022 adventure here

Plan your summer 2022 adventure here: Find out more

Unwind in nature this Easter

Unwind in nature this Easter: Find out more

Our Top Picks for 2022

Our Top Picks for 2022: Find out more

Stargazing options on the west coast

Stargazing options on the west coast: Find out more

Double the joy and shop thoughtfully this year

Double the joy and shop thoughtfully this year : Find out more

Otherworldly scenery and spooky stories

Otherworldly scenery and spooky stories : Find out more

Treat yourself - get cosy on Scotland's west coast this season

Treat yourself - get cosy on Scotland's west coast this season: Find out more

As the seasons change once more, swap the ordinary for an extra-ordinary

As the seasons change once more, swap the ordinary for an extra-ordinary: Find out more

The wonders of the west coast - the things we love and miss the most

The wonders of the west coast - the things we love and miss the most : Find out more

Double the joy you spread by island s-hopping for gifts

Double the joy you spread by island s-hopping for gifts: Find out more

West Coast Ginspiration

West Coast Ginspiration: Find out more

Spirit of the Islands - World Whisky Day

Spirit of the Islands - World Whisky Day: Find out more

Robert Robertson's 2015 #Mòd journey!

Robert Robertson's 2015 #Mòd journey! : Find out more

Spring into Scotland's great outdoors

Spring into Scotland's great outdoors: Find out more

Say 'I do' to a memorable mini-moon

Say 'I do' to a memorable mini-moon: Find out more

6 Reasons to Sail to Campbeltown

6 Reasons to Sail to Campbeltown : Find out more

Are ye dancin'? Are ye asking?

Are ye dancin'? Are ye asking?: Find out more

CalMac Ferries and Edinburgh Dungeon presents, "The Fair-haired Doctor"

CalMac Ferries and Edinburgh Dungeon presents, "The Fair-haired Doctor": Find out more

The beautiful coasts and waters of the West

The beautiful coasts and waters of the West: Find out more

Grab your jacket and let's go outdoors

Grab your jacket and let's go outdoors: Find out more

West Coast Waters

West Coast Waters: Find out more

Food for the soul on Scotland's west coast

Food for the soul on Scotland's west coast: Find out more

12 breath-taking island locations to add to your travel bucket list

12 breath-taking island locations to add to your travel bucket list: Find out more

Skye, Raasay, Ardnamurchan and the Small Isles

Skye, Raasay, Ardnamurchan and the Small Isles: Find out more

Autumnal ideas

Autumnal ideas : Find out more

Explore Islay's wild side and uncover fun for all the family.

Explore Islay's wild side and uncover fun for all the family. : Find out more

A perfect day out on Arran

A perfect day out on Arran: Find out more

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Buses, bays and beautiful mansions - a day's adventure on Bute : Find out more

Spellbinding and striking scenery await you on your trip to the Inner Hebrides

Spellbinding and striking scenery await you on your trip to the Inner Hebrides: Find out more

An island dream: discovering Tiree by bike

An island dream: discovering Tiree by bike: Find out more

Meet The Producers

Meet The Producers: Find out more

Looking Back At A Father and Son Cycling Adventure

Looking Back At A Father and Son Cycling Adventure : Find out more

Nurturing yourself with nature and nutrition

Nurturing yourself with nature and nutrition: Find out more

Protecting Our Coast And Waters

Protecting Our Coast And Waters: Find out more

Rachel Keenan's Five Habits to Stay Happy and Healthy at Home

Rachel Keenan's Five Habits to Stay Happy and Healthy at Home: Find out more

The SS Lochgarry and the heroic Little Ships of Dunkirk

The SS Lochgarry and the heroic Little Ships of Dunkirk : Find out more

Rachel Keenan's Outdoor Photography Blog Part 4

Rachel Keenan's Outdoor Photography Blog Part 4: Find out more

Rachel Keenan's Outdoor Photography Blog Part 3

Rachel Keenan's Outdoor Photography Blog Part 3: Find out more

Rachel Keenan's Outdoor Photography Blog Part 2

Rachel Keenan's Outdoor Photography Blog Part 2: Find out more

Meet the Master - Lewis MacKenzie

Meet the Master - Lewis MacKenzie: Find out more

No Ordinary Ferry Company

No Ordinary Ferry Company: Find out more

Lockdown list of classic west coast films

Lockdown list of classic west coast films: Find out more

Bringing Islands to You - Island Diaries Episode 3

Bringing Islands to You - Island Diaries Episode 3: Find out more

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Bringing Islands to You - Island Diaries Episode 1: Find out more

Rachel Keenan's Outdoor Photography Blog Part 1

Rachel Keenan's Outdoor Photography Blog Part 1: Find out more

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Bringing the islands to you - beautiful island locations through the lens: Find out more

Easter family holidays on the west coast and islands

Easter family holidays on the west coast and islands : Find out more

The Coig

The Coig: Find out more

4 island winter woodland walks for the whole family

4 island winter woodland walks for the whole family: Find out more

CalMac Island Bites - Discovering the Firth of Clyde one bite at a time!

CalMac Island Bites - Discovering the Firth of Clyde one bite at a time!: Find out more

Planning a holiday to the Inner Hebrides? Enjoy the local delights of Oban and Mull in one trip

Planning a holiday to the Inner Hebrides? Enjoy the local delights of Oban and Mull in one trip: Find out more

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Family Adventures Close to Home : Find out more

Whisky Island Hopping adventure

Whisky Island Hopping adventure: Find out more

Escape to these 4 romantic west coast islands

Escape to these 4 romantic west coast islands: Find out more

The Body Toolkit by Katrina Mather

The Body Toolkit by Katrina Mather: Find out more

Get peaty: explore Scotland's island distilleries

Get peaty: explore Scotland's island distilleries: Find out more

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20 Top West Coast Picks for 2020: Find out more

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Christmas with CalMac : Find out more

9 delicious reasons to visit Islay - the whisky isle

9 delicious reasons to visit Islay - the whisky isle: Find out more

A visit to Islay with Caledonian MacBrayne

A visit to Islay with Caledonian MacBrayne : Find out more

Playing Hopscotch with CalMac Ferries in Argyll and Bute

Playing Hopscotch with CalMac Ferries in Argyll and Bute: Find out more

The ultimate packing list for your trip to Scotland's west coast and islands

The ultimate packing list for your trip to Scotland's west coast and islands: Find out more

Ultimate Summer Day Trips with Robin McKelvie

Ultimate Summer Day Trips with Robin McKelvie : Find out more

Island Getaway To Bute

Island Getaway To Bute : Find out more

A Father and Son Cycling Adventure

A Father and Son Cycling Adventure : Find out more

The Ultimate Outdoor Hebrides Adventure

The Ultimate Outdoor Hebrides Adventure: Find out more

Push the boat out for a happy Mother's Day

Push the boat out for a happy Mother's Day: Find out more

Scotland's hidden gems - 7 wee islands you must see

Scotland's hidden gems - 7 wee islands you must see: Find out more

A guide to the best Scottish castles across the west coast and islands

A guide to the best Scottish castles across the west coast and islands: Find out more

Unbeatable Kintyre - enjoy the journey by bike

Unbeatable Kintyre - enjoy the journey by bike: Find out more

Family Island adventures you can do in a day: A Viking voyage to Largs and Cumbrae

Family Island adventures you can do in a day: A Viking voyage to Largs and Cumbrae: Find out more

Take a hike with a walking day trip to the island of Mull

Take a hike with a walking day trip to the island of Mull : Find out more

Ginspiration: 9 island and west coast gins to try

Ginspiration: 9 island and west coast gins to try: Find out more

Three Isles Tour - score a hat-trick in just one day!

Three Isles Tour - score a hat-trick in just one day!: Find out more

The ultimate Colonsay day trip

The ultimate Colonsay day trip: Find out more

A beginners guide to the Islay Music and Malt Festival Fèis Ìle

A beginners guide to the Islay Music and Malt Festival Fèis Ìle: Find out more

#RoamResponsibly with CalMac Ferries

#RoamResponsibly with CalMac Ferries: Find out more

Visit Eigg on a CalMac Adventure

Visit Eigg on a CalMac Adventure: Find out more

Ultimate Guide to Islay's Whisky Distilleries

Ultimate Guide to Islay's Whisky Distilleries: Find out more

Mull and Morvern: An Island Hopping Adventure

Mull and Morvern: An Island Hopping Adventure: Find out more

Take a rest in the west this Spring

Take a rest in the west this Spring: Find out more

Things to do with Kids on Arran

Things to do with Kids on Arran: Find out more

10 Great Scottish Winter Retreats

10 Great Scottish Winter Retreats: Find out more

Discover stunning Sleat on the Isle of Skye

Discover stunning Sleat on the Isle of Skye: Find out more

Coll's Star Attraction

Coll's Star Attraction : Find out more

5 Great Self-Catering Winter Getaways

5 Great Self-Catering Winter Getaways: Find out more

10 winter travel tips for your island adventure with CalMac Ferries

10 winter travel tips for your island adventure with CalMac Ferries: Find out more

5 places to spot winter wildlife on the islands

5 places to spot winter wildlife on the islands: Find out more

5 Cosy West Coast Winter Warmers

5 Cosy West Coast Winter Warmers : Find out more

A beginner's guide to getting the ferry

A beginner's guide to getting the ferry: Find out more

Discover the Outer Hebrides | Lewis and Harris

Discover the Outer Hebrides | Lewis and Harris: Find out more

From Lost Glasgow to Island Discovery: A trip to the isles on a vintage bus

From Lost Glasgow to Island Discovery: A trip to the isles on a vintage bus: Find out more

Discover the Outer Hebrides | Uist and Barra

Discover the Outer Hebrides | Uist and Barra: Find out more

Wild Cowal - Home to Scotland's Finest Spa?

Wild Cowal - Home to Scotland's Finest Spa?: Find out more

Richard Gaston's Top 5 Scottish Waterside Views

Richard Gaston's Top 5 Scottish Waterside Views: Find out more

Richard Gaston's Top 5 Scottish Hikes

Richard Gaston's Top 5 Scottish Hikes: Find out more

Richard Gaston's Top 5 Scottish Beaches

Richard Gaston's Top 5 Scottish Beaches: Find out more

Richard Gaston's Top 5 Wild Swimming Locations in Scotland

Richard Gaston's Top 5 Wild Swimming Locations in Scotland: Find out more

Richard Gaston's Top 5 Scottish Bothies

Richard Gaston's Top 5 Scottish Bothies: Find out more

The best 5 island destinations to visit this Spring

The best 5 island destinations to visit this Spring: Find out more

Your 5 must do's during the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology

Your 5 must do's during the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology: Find out more

Five Autumn Highlights with Robin McKelvie

Five Autumn Highlights with Robin McKelvie: Find out more

Isles Highlights with Robin McKelvie

Isles Highlights with Robin McKelvie: Find out more

Scottish Agricultural Shows and Highland Games

Scottish Agricultural Shows and Highland Games: Find out more

Fine Food & Drink in the Firth of Clyde with Robin McKelvie

Fine Food & Drink in the Firth of Clyde with Robin McKelvie: Find out more

Barra, the Outer Hebrides in Miniature with Robin McKelvie

Barra, the Outer Hebrides in Miniature with Robin McKelvie: Find out more

Four wild and delicious Scottish ingredients that will spice up your cooking

Four wild and delicious Scottish ingredients that will spice up your cooking : Find out more

From ferry to festival, celebrating 20 years of Heb Celt

From ferry to festival, celebrating 20 years of Heb Celt: Find out more

The Chaotic Scot interviews Bella and the Bear

The Chaotic Scot interviews Bella and the Bear : Find out more

A Food Lovers Holiday to the Southern Hebrides - Islay, Jura and Colonsay

A Food Lovers Holiday to the Southern Hebrides - Islay, Jura and Colonsay: Find out more

#Isleathon - An island challenge like no other

#Isleathon - An island challenge like no other: Find out more

Butefest - Weekend Highlights Part 1

Butefest - Weekend Highlights Part 1: Find out more

Cycling the West Coast of Scotland

Cycling the West Coast of Scotland: Find out more

ButeFest - Weekend highlights Part 2

ButeFest - Weekend highlights Part 2: Find out more

5 Reasons to love Best of the West Festival by Dougie Baird

5 Reasons to love Best of the West Festival by Dougie Baird: Find out more

Discover the islands with our new RET fares!

Discover the islands with our new RET fares!: Find out more

A Guide of where to eat on Canna, Muck, Eigg and Rum (aka the Small Isles)

A Guide of where to eat on Canna, Muck, Eigg and Rum (aka the Small Isles): Find out more

7 days of fun with the kids during the school holidays

7 days of fun with the kids during the school holidays: Find out more

5 Reasons to visit Harris in the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design

5 Reasons to visit Harris in the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design: Find out more

Mark Beaumont's Hebridean Way Cycle Challenge

Mark Beaumont's Hebridean Way Cycle Challenge: Find out more

A Beginners-Intermediate level guide to climbing on the Scottish islands

A Beginners-Intermediate level guide to climbing on the Scottish islands: Find out more

What do we search for when we go climbing?

What do we search for when we go climbing?: Find out more

Climbing Scotland's glorious west coast

Climbing Scotland's glorious west coast: Find out more

Climbing Amongst The Clouds of Arran

Climbing Amongst The Clouds of Arran: Find out more

Whisky Galore, and more...

Whisky Galore, and more...: Find out more