Just watched the report, nice mix of opinions, great photography of the Isle and the beaches, and good to show that its not always sunny on Islay. Same issues in Cornwall, and in my native Lake District where young people can't buy a home, and entire villages have been depopulated, like Hilton in the Eden Valley where there are no longer any residential properties, 100% holiday laws or second homes. Your sunny smile and sparkling eyes brought some sunshine to my day. Will have a dram of my favourite old Bowmore 18 year old tonight and raise a glass to you and the people of Islay. Chris.
Brilliant doc! Well made, beautiful shot and edited. As an American bloke I hope you'll indulge my sentiments as I raise a dram of Ardbeg 10, under the stars of California, playing fetch with my dog in between nosing. To visit Islay has long since been at the top of my bucket list. I can't offer up an easily interpretable explanation as to why I've been dreaming, for years now, of the day I can travel to your wonderous isle. I've always wondered, how the evergrowing presence of tourism is looked upon by the locals and the negative effects that comes with holidayers, seemingly overtaking your grounds and robbing it of the very nature that makes it so alluring and desirable to those like myself. I don't wish to travel during Fèis Ìle, though I appreciate both its intended role and frustration undoubtedly it causes to those locals who just wish to live their lives. I'm hoping 2023 is the year I can venture, rent a bike, hang a hat and see all that I imagine Islay is made up of. It's more than just whisky. It's a tranquil peacefulness, the sound of the waves, the hamlet-like buildings, the language, the people...again, for myself at least, I can't fully encapsulate my appreciation for your region. But it's there. And I hope you'll allow me to experience it some day, in the offseason, as a visitor, not wishing to exploit or takeover, to cause ruckus or clog roads, but as a traveler, always and forever enamored by Islay, just being a fly on the wall, a flake in the glass, laying adrift, taking in your culture, in an attempt to escape my own, because...I've come to appreciate yours, so very very much. PS: If ever I can travel there, I promise not to get too sh*tfaced. I've been kicked out of friends houses, by their wives, to drink my "vile concoction" outside, as its lingering scent "ruins" living rooms. More for me. The peace and appreciation remains. Not sure where this is going with this...just that, I really love your land, it's wares and hope very much to visit someday and provide a con-less impact on the ecosystem.
Nicely done video. I am a scotch fan. I didn’t realised that much of a local predicament regards to e impact of e whisky industry on Islay. It’s good to know. Environmental social impact vs economic gains. I hv always only seen e brighter side of e picture honestly. But would hv to visit Scotland someday, seem like a gem of a place nonetheless, from a tropical climate I am from.
I’m from Florida, USA, and can relate to being born and raised in a tourist destination. Having said that, I don’t consider my love of Islay whisky to be fleeting or “trendy,” and the preservations of the distilleries, and the communities who run them, are forefront in my consciousness.
Really great video. As I am a whiskeytourist who’s been over many times with my guide dog I always knew the other side of it after talking to people but really your documentary brings it home. I really enjoyed the way you matched the music and it’s intrinsic melodiousness to the mood of each segment. Very well done. Thanks for it.
This was just a documentary on the whinging about the negatives of Islay whisky. An attitude change needs to take place from the tone of this documentary. There is such strong global identity present in Islay so that should be grasped and taken advantage of. Massive employment and tourism opportunities, if that's not one of the best things for a rural community then Islay needs some serious perspective. Maybe a better representation of the community could have taken place in this documentary rather than a sombre sob story.
BOA Oh dear! Unfortunately, the marking guidelines for the project required the background music in addition to the narrative audio. Thank you for your feedback.
Just watched the report, nice mix of opinions, great photography of the Isle and the beaches, and good to show that its not always sunny on Islay. Same issues in Cornwall, and in my native Lake District where young people can't buy a home, and entire villages have been depopulated, like Hilton in the Eden Valley where there are no longer any residential properties, 100% holiday laws or second homes.
Your sunny smile and sparkling eyes brought some sunshine to my day.
Will have a dram of my favourite old Bowmore 18 year old tonight and raise a glass to you and the people of Islay.
Chris.
Brilliant doc! Well made, beautiful shot and edited. As an American bloke I hope you'll indulge my sentiments as I raise a dram of Ardbeg 10, under the stars of California, playing fetch with my dog in between nosing. To visit Islay has long since been at the top of my bucket list. I can't offer up an easily interpretable explanation as to why I've been dreaming, for years now, of the day I can travel to your wonderous isle. I've always wondered, how the evergrowing presence of tourism is looked upon by the locals and the negative effects that comes with holidayers, seemingly overtaking your grounds and robbing it of the very nature that makes it so alluring and desirable to those like myself. I don't wish to travel during Fèis Ìle, though I appreciate both its intended role and frustration undoubtedly it causes to those locals who just wish to live their lives. I'm hoping 2023 is the year I can venture, rent a bike, hang a hat and see all that I imagine Islay is made up of. It's more than just whisky. It's a tranquil peacefulness, the sound of the waves, the hamlet-like buildings, the language, the people...again, for myself at least, I can't fully encapsulate my appreciation for your region. But it's there. And I hope you'll allow me to experience it some day, in the offseason, as a visitor, not wishing to exploit or takeover, to cause ruckus or clog roads, but as a traveler, always and forever enamored by Islay, just being a fly on the wall, a flake in the glass, laying adrift, taking in your culture, in an attempt to escape my own, because...I've come to appreciate yours, so very very much.
PS: If ever I can travel there, I promise not to get too sh*tfaced. I've been kicked out of friends houses, by their wives, to drink my "vile concoction" outside, as its lingering scent "ruins" living rooms. More for me. The peace and appreciation remains. Not sure where this is going with this...just that, I really love your land, it's wares and hope very much to visit someday and provide a con-less impact on the ecosystem.
Great documentary.
Great job on this video!
See you soon in winter!
Really well made video, interesting to see the local issues too.
Nicely done video. I am a scotch fan. I didn’t realised that much of a local predicament regards to e impact of e whisky industry on Islay. It’s good to know. Environmental social impact vs economic gains. I hv always only seen e brighter side of e picture honestly. But would hv to visit Scotland someday, seem like a gem of a place nonetheless, from a tropical climate I am from.
This was super interesting. It’s good to see both sides. If I ever make it to Islay I will try my best to be be a respectful tourist.
Great documentary. When your next?
I’m from Florida, USA, and can relate to being born and raised in a tourist destination. Having said that, I don’t consider my love of Islay whisky to be fleeting or “trendy,” and the preservations of the distilleries, and the communities who run them, are forefront in my consciousness.
Love Your work. thumbs up from Poland. After this whole situation with covid I start planning a visit in Islay :)
Really great video. As I am a whiskeytourist who’s been over many times with my guide dog I always knew the other side of it after talking to people but really your documentary brings it home. I really enjoyed the way you matched the music and it’s intrinsic melodiousness to the mood of each segment. Very well done. Thanks for it.
Islay makes the good shit. Hell ya
Nice job !
This was just a documentary on the whinging about the negatives of Islay whisky. An attitude change needs to take place from the tone of this documentary. There is such strong global identity present in Islay so that should be grasped and taken advantage of. Massive employment and tourism opportunities, if that's not one of the best things for a rural community then Islay needs some serious perspective. Maybe a better representation of the community could have taken place in this documentary rather than a sombre sob story.
great potential...sadly ruind by palying music while talking, didn´t finish watching
BOA Oh dear! Unfortunately, the marking guidelines for the project required the background music in addition to the narrative audio. Thank you for your feedback.