Interviews

March 1, 2026Books, Interviews

E49 – My Early Days on Islay – Margaret Storrie

This is the second of two episodes based on a conversation with Dr Margaret Storrie recorded in October 2025. In this episode, Margaret reveals how she first discovered Islay as […]
February 1, 2026Books, Interviews

E48 – “Lady Charlotte Bury” by Margaret Storrie

In this episode, Dr Margaret Storrie talks about her latest book, focussing on the unconventional life of Lady Charlotte Bury Campbell, who was known as a notorious diarist (think Lady […]
January 1, 2026Interviews

E47 – Pickups 4 Peace – Beth Newman

At the end of November 2025, Beth Newman returned from her second visit to Lviv, Ukraine in support of Pickups For Peace, a charity initially organised by Scottish farmers to […]
December 10, 2025Interviews

E45 – Catriona Bell – Life on Islay 2

This podcast has been released today (10th December) to mark Catriona’s 90th birthday. Happy Birthday Catriona, from all on the podcast team. Catriona Bell is well known on Islay for […]
November 1, 2025Interviews, Series - Housing

E44 – Housing on Islay – Part 3 – Wakey-Wakey Islay

We continue our exploration of local housing issues on Islay and Jura. This time Russell discusses the core issue of land ownership and particularly the role of community buyouts with […]
October 1, 2025Interviews, Series - Housing

E43 – Housing on Islay – Part 2 – A Builder’s Perspective

This Is Islay continues the conversation on housing issues on Islay, exploring the unique challenges and issues which face individuals and families seeking a place to live in our island […]
September 23, 2025Interviews

E42 – I’d Be Dressing A Banana

In a conversation with Jean MacLellan, Kate Skinner tells us about the Co-Op’s history with Fairtrade, and how Fairtrade and buying Fairtrade products makes a difference all over the world. […]
August 11, 2025Interviews

E39 – 2025 Islay Book Festival

This Is Islay’s Jean MacLellan in conversation with Charlène Busali, Chair of Islay Book Festival, discussing the festival programme, authors, events and activities. The 2025 Islay Book Festival takes place […]
August 1, 2025Interviews

E38 – Rhinns Lighthouse Festival 2025

The Rhinns Lighthouse was engineered by Robert Stevenson and became operational in 1825. To mark its 200th birthday, local communities have organised the Rhinns Lighthouse Festival to take place over the weekend of August 8-10, 2025. To learn more about the festivities, Jolyon Thurgood met with Mairi Trawber and Angus Ferguson, members of the Festival Committee.
July 1, 2025Interviews

E37 – Catriona Bell – Life on Islay 1

Catriona Bell is well known on Islay for her various contributions to the community over many years. She was one of those who set up and managed The Ileach in […]