Islay

Islay is an island in the of , 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.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ballygrant and Bridgend.
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Islay

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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.
  • Breton: “Ìle”
  • Chinese: “艾拉島”
  • Danish: “Islay”
  • Dutch: “Islay”
  • Finnish: “Islay”
  • French: “Islay”
  • German: “Islay”
  • Japanese: “アイラ島”
  • Norwegian: “Islay”
  • Polish: “Islay”
  • Scottish Gaelic: “Ìle”
  • Spanish: “Islay”
  • Swedish: “Islay”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Loch Bharradail and Loch Skerrols.

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