Islands of Scotland - Islay, Juray, Colonsay and Gigha (1/3)

3) Islay, Jura, Colonsay and Gigha Islay, a Scottish island known as “The Queen of the Hebrides“ (Banrìgh nan Eilean), is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides. It lies in Argyll just to the west of Jura and around 25 miles (40 km) north of the Irish coast, which can be seen on a clear day. The island’s capital is Bowmore, famous for its distillery and distinctive round Kilarrow Parish Church. Port Ellen is the largest settlement. Islay is the fifth largest Scottish island and the sixth larg