Interviews

• 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 at 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, 2023Event, Interviews

  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 […]

• May 19, 2023Event, Interviews

  E23 – Return of Feis-Ile 2023

  We speak with Lesley McCall, Secretary of the Fèis Ìle Committee, about the Festival, which takes place across Islay and Jura over 10 days at the end of May, and […]

• December 21, 2022Interviews

  E21 – Christmas In The (Islay) Air

  It’s the end of the year, Christmas is coming very soon, and we present our last episode of 2022.  Glen talks with Maureen MacDonald, Headteacher of Port Ellen Primary School […]

• October 21, 2022Interviews

  E20 – Best Ports Improve with Age

  This Is Islay talks with Nasir Udin, Senior Civil Engineer with CMAL – Caledonian Maritime Assets – about the improvements to be made to the harbours at Port Ellen and […]

• October 7, 2022Interviews

  E19 – What’s new at Bruichladdich Hall

  This Is Islay talks with Angus Rice, Chairman of the Hall Committee, about the improvements recently made to the village hall in Bruichladdich. Ready for many upcoming events, including The […]

• September 29, 2022Interviews

  E18 – The Ileach (Fortnightly)

  This Is Islay in conversation with Brian Palmer, a big wheel in the Islay cycling world, a drummer, and also full-time editor of the Ileach, Islay’s own award-winning newspaper.  How […]