Everything you need to know for a holiday
Plan your way round the country
Useful Information
Currency and money
There are few facilities on the island, and one of the things which is particularly lacking is banks. There is a Bank of Scotland branch in Bowmore and RBS branches in Bowmore and Port Ellen, but they have very short opening hours. There are a few more cash machines scattered around, but even so there may well not be one anywhere near where you are staying or spending the day. Make sure you do all your banking before you go, and stock up on cash every time you are near a machine.
Shop opening
Many of the small shops on the island are open for fairly short hours, with only the co-op in Bowmore and a couple of other stores staying open after about 5.