‘Staycation’ Islay

| February 26, 2021
The storms died down The hedgerows were suddenly filled with the excited chirruping of birds. The sun came out and the daylight hours stretched on into the early evening. The tease of the spring to come as even the air feels fresher and everything just looks so much brighter. Islay is a place of spectacular [...]

Easing of Lockdown

| June 25, 2020
As we move forward there is supposed to be a gradual easing out of lockdown. ‘Supposed’ as the Islay whisky gods seem to be going against this latest guidance. We have been spoilt with weeks of beautiful sunshine. Just as the Scottish Government gave the go ahead for socially distanced get togethers outdoors at the [...]

Crabbit Tourists

| May 18, 2020
Lockdown did not stop our latest visitors in their mission to enjoy a holiday sampling ‘The Persabus Experience’. Despite the government restrictions tourists arrived at our door looking for suitable accommodation for their brief holiday on the farm. At Persabus we remain closed for bookings just now, apart from key workers. We will not be [...]

Islay Blog: 50 Shades of Magnolia

| February 23, 2019
At Persabus Farm we pride ourselves on offering a warm Islay welcome. This week it has been a bit of a chaotic, haphazard kind of an 'Islay welcome'. I have had a career change. It’s that time of year again. A window between guests and I have been working away as painter and decorator. Painting [...]

Islay blog: The New Accommodation Wing

| January 18, 2019
The new  suite at Persabus has gained the approval of our resident guests. The latest addition to the Happy Farmer’s portfolio of accommodation is already in high demand. He was made aware of its comfort when the residents almost missed their breakfast. They were so happy enjoying the new complex. It is proving quite difficult [...]