Islay’s isolated location has helped give the Scottish island its charm — and produce some of the most prized whiskys in the world. There’s plenty here for tourists — from bird-watching and seal ...

The following script is from "Whisky Island" which aired on May 3, 2015. Bob Simon and Steve Kroft are the correspondents. Harry Radliffe II, producer. 60 Minutes is constantly on the lookout for ...

The rain-lashed isle of Islay off Scotland’s west coast is not always easy to get to. Temperamental ferries run three times a day from the mainland port of Kennacraig and frequent sea mists can ...

I recently travelled to The Machrie on the island of Islay to experience stunning golf and iconic whisky ...

Scottish single malt whiskies are grouped by region, each of which has its own character. The most distinc­tive are the single malts of Islay island, known for their salty maritime flavours: earthy, ...

Islay is the antithesis of London: often there’s not another person, car or house to be seen for miles. It seemed to be the perfect destination for two city-dwellers with symptoms of burnout to enjoy ...

Islay—pronounced eye-la—has been one of Scotland’s whisky heartlands since at least the 1700s. Once a cottage industry, making Scotch here is now big business: global giants Beam Suntory, Diageo, LVMH ...

Just 20 miles off the coast of southwestern Scotland, Islay is a landscape of mesmerizing beauty. The rolling greenery, pounding surf and sea breeze form the ideal setting for the area’s main industry ...

ScottishPower is planning a tidal energy project that will supply all the electricity for one of Scotland's most famous islands, the Guardian can reveal. The company is close to signing a supply ...

The following script is from "Whisky Island" which aired on May 3, 2015. Bob Simon and Steve Kroft are the correspondents. Harry Radliffe II, producer. 60 Minutes is constantly on the lookout for ...