Kennacraig to Isle of Islay

[Rivertowy]

Due to ferry disruptions because of strong winds many ferries have re sheduled etc.
I crossed from Aaran to Mull of Kinyre today ok but Calmac ferry website not showing any ferries till Tuesday to Islay so called into Kennacraig port to check up on ferries to Isle of Islay. I was told by old woman with nose ring that as I wasn't booked into any campsites on Islay, she could not sell me a ticket to Islay as no 'wild camping' allowed there.
I have 4 apps on phone saying otherwise, so I contacted Calmac bookings on phone direct and was told I could book ferries in both morning and afternoon tomorrow=Sunday for my campervan. No issues with wild camping mentioned. I told the guy I was speaking to about the ring nosed woman's cliam, but he said it wasn't in his remit and quite right too.
So, I would love to go to Islay for a week or more.
Is it dooable as a freeloader/wilder, as I am totally self sufficient for weeks?

 

[davep10000]

Due to ferry disruptions because of strong winds many ferries have re sheduled etc.
I crossed from Aaran to Mull of Kinyre today ok but Calmac ferry website not showing any ferries till Tuesday to Islay so called into Kennacraig port to check up on ferries to Isle of Islay. I was told by old woman with nose ring that as I wasn't booked into any campsites on Islay, she could not sell me a ticket to Islay as no 'wild camping' allowed there.
I have 4 apps on phone saying otherwise, so I contacted Calmac bookings on phone direct and was told I could book ferries in both morning and afternoon tomorrow=Sunday for my campervan. No issues with wild camping mentioned. I told the guy I was speaking to about the ring nosed woman's cliam, but he said it wasn't in his remit and quite right too.
So, I would love to go to Islay for a week or more.
Is it dooable as a freeloader/wilder, as I am totally self sufficient for weeks?

We found Islay one of the best and friendliest places to WC, all the locals wave at you, even taxi drivers. Options for waste disposal as well. My favourite Scottish Island, and I live in Scotland! Don't believe the calmac woman, she is out of order... Loads of places to WC, all recommended.

 

[barryd]

I certainly wild camped there but its over 15 years since I was last there on a boys trip. We even stayed outside the Bowmore Distillery as nobody dared drive after our visit. Things may have changed though. I have heard that some places now say you have to have a site booked. Mull was supposedly one of them but people on here have reported otherwise.

 

[Fisherman]

Due to ferry disruptions because of strong winds many ferries have re sheduled etc.
I crossed from Aaran to Mull of Kinyre today ok but Calmac ferry website not showing any ferries till Tuesday to Islay so called into Kennacraig port to check up on ferries to Isle of Islay. I was told by old woman with nose ring that as I wasn't booked into any campsites on Islay, she could not sell me a ticket to Islay as no 'wild camping' allowed there.
I have 4 apps on phone saying otherwise, so I contacted Calmac bookings on phone direct and was told I could book ferries in both morning and afternoon tomorrow=Sunday for my campervan. No issues with wild camping mentioned. I told the guy I was speaking to about the ring nosed woman's cliam, but he said it wasn't in his remit and quite right too.
So, I would love to go to Islay for a week or more.
Is it dooable as a freeloader/wilder, as I am totally self sufficient for weeks?

I had tit for tat letters on MMM with the author of an article on this very matter regarding mull.
They put an article in their mag stating what you were told.
Eventually I got my message across.
There are no restrictions on WC on Mull, no requirement to book any campsites.
All of the campsites on mull are closed from October to April.
That fact alone rubbishes this nonsense.
And the same applies to Islay. There are no such restrictions.
The only island this applies to is Tiree, were crofts must be booked all year round.
Theres is a great campsite in Pfionfort were you get the Iona ferry, on mull.
It’s Fidden Farm.
A visit to Iona is worthwhile, and if the weather is ok and the budget allows, Staffa and Fingels Cave is a must.
The roads are mainly single track, including part of the route to Tobermory.
Enjoy Mull, it’s a great island.

 

[davep10000]

 

[Fisherman]

 

[Tim120]

Wonderful place to visit, with plenty of places to stay.