Islay is an island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, famed for its collection of big name whisky distilleries - nine at the latest count and more coming.
Islay is mostly low-lying, with Port Ellen and Bowmore its two main settlements.
It's exposed to the Atlantic, with a mild climate and strong breezes, which help keep the midges at bay. In winter, fierce gales and storms are common, with disruption of transport.
Known as "The Queen of the Hebrides", it lies in Argyll just south west of Jura and around 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the Northern Irish coast.
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