Islay Distilleries
Islay is famous for its malt whiskies. There are eight distilleries, all near to its coast. Islay distilleries which produce a distinctive strong flavoured whisky famous all over the world.
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Islay Wildlife
Islay is a great place to spot wildlife. Tens of thousands of Barnacle Geese make Islay their winter home. Other wildlife which can be seen include Seals, Otters, Eagles and Deer.
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Bowmore Church
The town of Bowmore is home to a wonderful round church, one of only two in the whole of Scotland. The church was built in a round shape so it could'nt be a hiding place for the devil.
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American Monument
An American monument overlooks the sea near Upper Killeyan. The lighthouse shaped monument is a memorial to the 266 Americans who died when HMS Tuscania was torpedoed in 1918.
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