Islay
Islay is an island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, with a population of 3,228 in 2011. It's mostly low-lying grazing land and heath, with Port Ellen and Bowmore the main settlements.- Island
- …lies at an elevation of 135 feet (41 metres)
- …has the IATA airport code ILY
Places of Interest
Highlights include Dun Guaidhre and Kilmeny Parish Church.
Dun Guaidhre
Archaeological site
Dun Guaidhre, also known as Dùn Ghùaidhre, is an Iron…
Kilmeny Parish Church
Church
Kilmeny Parish Church is situated 1½ miles northeast of Islay.
Islay Woollen Mill
Building
Islay Woollen Mill is a Category A listed mill…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ballygrant and Bridgend.
Ballygrant
Village
Ballygrant is a small village on the Inner Hebrides… Ballygrant is situated 2 miles northeast of Islay.
Bridgend
Village
Bridgend is a village on the Inner Hebrides island… Bridgend is situated 2½ miles southwest of Islay.
Islay
- Category: landform
- Location
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Latitude
55.8° or 55° 48′ north
Longitude
-6.2° or 6° 12′ west
Open location code
9C7MRR22+22
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
From Breton to Swedish—“Islay” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kilmeny and Newton of Kilmeny.
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Highlights include Loch Bharradail and Loch Skerrols.
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