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 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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[whippetatthewheel]

I lived on the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland for many years. Never saw Islay (because it's too flat). But I used to see the Paps of Jura on clear days.

Its spelled Jura, by the way! It means "Island of Deer".

[Olentzaro]

Last year I went to Northern Ireland and from a spot off the road near the Giant's Causeway the tour guide point far out to sea and we could barely make out the island of Islay in the distance. Ever since then I have wanted to see it.

[hodgeheg24]

great, amazing views, and filled with great facts... Is this a real programme? If not WHY?? ITS AMAZING, i'd also like to know if you will be doing more inspiring video's. I recommend the Channel Islands next as that's where im from :D

[1962beachboy]

Stunning.... Can't wait to go... Soon.....

[dercarsus]

Just beautiful