Interviews

June 1, 2025Education, Interviews

E35 – Islay Primary Schools Collab

In September 2024, we recorded a conversation with Islay primary school teachers Amy Hannett (Port Ellen Primary) and Morvern Scott (Gaelic Medium, Bowmore Primery) about plans to work with This […]
May 15, 2025Interviews

E34 – Cancer Support Group Islay

In May 2025, This is Islay chatted with Cancer Support Group Islay (CSGI), shortly after its first birthday. Three founding members: Jennifer Gillies, Jo O’Farrell and Agnes McEachern, discuss why […]
February 24, 2025Interviews

E32 – Gus Newman – A Port Ellen Lad

In May 2024, we joined Gus Newman in his corner office in Lagavulin. In this first conversation with Gus, he tells us about his life, ventures / adventures in the […]
August 22, 2024Interviews

E31 – Islay Book Festival 2024

This episode features a conversation between our own Jean MacLellan and Charlène Busali, chair of the Islay Book Festival committee. They discuss this year’s festival, programmes and activities for different […]
February 29, 2024Interviews

E29 – The view from 2 wheels

Sharon Jones, enjoying her island holiday, took to two wheels along with her husband Mike, and recorded this contribution to our podcast series as they cycled the highways and byways […]
February 28, 2024Interviews

E28 – Slowing Down on Islay – A Whisky Tourist’s Perspective

In this episode, Lars Weitbrecht, a traveller from Germany, shares his introduction to Islay whisky from his father, then his own discovery of more Islay whisky, the Islay landscape and […]
January 24, 2024Interviews

E27 – MAYDS ay MYCOS

In May 2023, Jolyon interviewed Fiona Kalache MBE who manages Mid Argyll Youth Development servies, known as MAYDS. In this role, Fiona provides support and guidance to the programmes offered […]
October 26, 2023Interviews

E26 – Mental Health Support for Islay Youth

Mid Argyll Youth Development Services (MAYDS) work with Exchange Counselling to provide mental health support for young people at Islay High School. In this episode, Glen speaks to Lynn Johnstone […]
October 19, 2023Interviews

E25 – The Ileach is 50 Years Old!

The Independent Newspaper for Islay and Jura, The Ileach, was launched in 1973. In this episode, Glen Roberts talks with Brian Palmer, the current editor, and Calum Murray, past editor, […]
July 30, 2023Interviews

E24 – Art on Display – Interactions

Three Scottish Artists – Cathy Wilson, Anne Campbell and Pauline McGee – discuss their art and inspiration to put on their Exhibition “Interactions” taking place at the Gaelic Centre near […]