Emergency Services

Important contact numbers and services on Islay

In Case of Emergency

Call 999 (UK Emergency Number) for immediate assistance with Police, Ambulance, or Fire services.

Emergency Services

Police Scotland

24/7

Emergency police response for crimes and urgent situations

999
Islay

Scottish Ambulance Service

24/7

Emergency medical response and ambulance services

999
Islay

Scottish Fire & Rescue

24/7

Fire response, rescue services, and emergency support

999
Islay

UK Coast Guard

24/7

Maritime emergency response and rescue at sea

999
Islay Waters

Hospital

Islay Medical Practice

Primary care GP services and medical consultations

Islay Health Centre

24/7

Local health centre with emergency and routine medical services

Port Ellen Medical

Minor injury clinic and medical services

01496 302042
Port Ellen

Medical Services

NHS 111

24/7

Non-emergency medical advice and NHS services

111
Scotland-wide

Out of Hours GP Service

24/7

Emergency GP services available evenings, nights, and weekends

111
Scotland-wide

Lloyds Pharmacy

Pharmacy services, prescriptions, and medication advice

Support Services

Tourist Information Centre

Tourist assistance and local information

Islay Taxi & Tours

24/7

Local taxi services and emergency transport

Emergency Vet

Argyll Vets – Islay

Main Street, Bowmore, Isle of Islay, PA43 7JH

The local veterinary practice on Islay. For out-of-hours emergencies, call the main Argyll Vets line.

Useful Information

  • • NHS 111: Call for non-emergency medical advice available 24/7
  • • Teladoc/Online GP: Available for consultations with registered healthcare providers
  • • Pharmacy: Available for minor ailments and medication advice
The Islay Way

The Queen of the Hebrides — famous for its world-class whisky, stunning landscapes, and warm Scottish hospitality.

Getting Here

✈️ Fly to Islay Airport

Daily flights from Glasgow (45 mins). Seasonal services from Edinburgh and Oban. Airlines: Loganair. Book ahead for best prices.

⛴️ Ferry from Kennacraig

CalMac ferries to Port Ellen & Port Askaig (2-2.5 hrs). Multiple sailings daily. Vehicle bookings essential.

🚗 Drive + Ferry

2.5 hrs Glasgow to Kennacraig, then ferry crossing. Total journey ~5 hours.

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