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E54 – The Museum of Islay Life
In this episode, Jolyon meets with Malcolm Ogilvie, Deputy Chair of the Museum of Islay Life, and Museum Manager Christine McPhie. We learn about the origins of the Museum in Port Charlotte, and take a tour of its highlights. Find out more at https://www.islaymuseum.org . Acknowledgements:Many thanks to Malcolm Ogilvie and Christine McPhie of the Museum…
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The Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards 2026 took place in the Kingsmill Hotel Inverness on the 6th February. This is Islay was shortlisted in the Podcast of the Year category and we are delighted to say we won. Accepting the award on our behalf, left to right, are Katelin McClymont (Operations Coordinator PSG Group) and Nicola McAlley (Head judge)
Photo supplied by Alison White for Highlands and Islands Media Awards 2026.
Judges described this as “an exceptionally tough category, ultimately awarding Podcast of the Year to This Is Islay for its clear positive impact on the local community, wide range of voices, breadth of locally driven topics and high production quality. Run by volunteers, the podcast celebrates the people, places and events that shape island life. Congratulations to Glen Roberts, Jolyon Thurgood and the whole team.”
This Is Islay is a community podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections which shape the Hebridean island communities of Islay and Jura.
