Islands of Scotland - Islay, Juray, Colonsay and Gigha (2/3)

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 largest island surrounding Britain.

The island is home to many bird species and is a popular destination throughout the year with bird watchers, notably in February to see a large colony of barnacle geese. Resident birds include chough, hen harrier, sea eagle, oystercatcher, cormorant and many wading birds.

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[Somerled1]

haha, I was on a small private boat in the hebrides in 2006 and sailed right through the Strait of Corryvreckan! I could have died! I've been to Jura and you really do feel alone in the world, but by far the most awesome place I've ever been!

[channelswimmer]

Nice man! Sounds like an amazing trip!

[Olentzaro]

How could Juray be so unpopulated? It is so beautiful.

[1960unclemort]

@Somerled1 george orwell (1984 was written on jura)nearly drowned in those waters.