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			File:Port_Charlotte.jpg\|Port Charlotte
			File:Blaeu_-_Atlas_of_Scotland_1654_-_ILA_INSVLA_-_The_Isle_of_Ila.jpg\|The Isle of Ila
			File:Blaeu_-_Atlas_of_Scotland_1654_-_IVRA_INSVLA_-_The_Isle_of_Jura.jpg\|The Isle of Jura
			File:Islay_topographic_map-en.svg\|Islay topographic map
			File:Islay_Geology.png\|Islay Geology
			File:Rocks_near_Claddach_bay_-_geograph.org.uk_-_565909.jpg\|Rocks near Claddach bay
			File:Dun_Nosebridge.jpg\|Dun Nosebridge
			File:Port_nan_Gallan,_on_the_Mull_of_Oa,_Isle_of_Islay_-_geograph.org.uk_-_92883.jpg\|Port nan Gallan, on the Mull of Oa
			File:Standing_Stone_below_Druim_an_Stuim_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1419965.jpg\|Standing Stone below Druim an Stuim
			File:ClaigCastle1.jpg\|Claig Castle
			File:Amie_mac_Ruari.jpg\|Amie mac Ruari
			File:Finlaggan_-_Eilean_Mór_from_the_north_20120411.jpg\|Finlaggan - Eilean Mór from the north
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'''Islay''' is an island in the southernmost part of the [[Inner Hebrides]] of [[Scotland]]. Known as "The Queen of the Hebrides", it is the fifth-largest Scottish island and the eighth-largest island surrounding Great Britain.

== Geography ==

Islay is located just off the west coast of mainland Scotland. Its geography is characterized by a low-lying fertile plain in the east and rugged hills in the west. The island's capital and largest settlement is [[Bowmore]], where the local council is based.

== History ==

Islay has a rich history dating back to the [[Mesolithic]] period. The island was part of the Gaelic Kingdom of [[Dál Riata]] during the [[Iron Age]]. In the [[Medieval]] period, it was under the rule of the Lords of the Isles, a title which eventually passed to the [[MacDonald]] family.

== Economy ==

The economy of Islay is dominated by [[agriculture]], [[fishing]], and [[whisky]] distilling. The island is known worldwide for its whisky, with a distinct style that is recognized as a sub-region of Scotch whisky production. There are currently nine active distilleries on Islay.

== Culture ==

The culture of Islay is deeply rooted in its [[Celtic]] heritage, with the island's music, festivals, and sports reflecting this influence. The annual [[Feis Ile]] festival attracts visitors from around the world for a celebration of traditional music, dance, and whisky.

== Flora and Fauna ==

Islay is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The island's habitats, which include moorland, peat bogs, and coastal areas, support a variety of wildlife. Notably, Islay is an important location for birdwatching, with species such as the [[Golden Eagle]] and [[Chough]] regularly spotted.

== See Also ==
* [[List of islands of Scotland]]
* [[Scotch whisky]]
* [[Inner Hebrides]]

== References ==

{{reflist}}

== External Links ==
* [http://www.islayinfo.com/ Islay Information]

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[[Category:Whisky distilleries in Scotland]]
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			File:Port_Charlotte.jpg\|Port Charlotte
			File:Blaeu_-_Atlas_of_Scotland_1654_-_ILA_INSVLA_-_The_Isle_of_Ila.jpg\|The Isle of Ila
			File:Blaeu_-_Atlas_of_Scotland_1654_-_IVRA_INSVLA_-_The_Isle_of_Jura.jpg\|The Isle of Jura
			File:Islay_topographic_map-en.svg\|Islay topographic map
			File:Islay_Geology.png\|Islay Geology
			File:Rocks_near_Claddach_bay_-_geograph.org.uk_-_565909.jpg\|Rocks near Claddach bay
			File:Dun_Nosebridge.jpg\|Dun Nosebridge
			File:Port_nan_Gallan,_on_the_Mull_of_Oa,_Isle_of_Islay_-_geograph.org.uk_-_92883.jpg\|Port nan Gallan, on the Mull of Oa
			File:Standing_Stone_below_Druim_an_Stuim_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1419965.jpg\|Standing Stone below Druim an Stuim
			File:ClaigCastle1.jpg\|Claig Castle
			File:Amie_mac_Ruari.jpg\|Amie mac Ruari
			File:Finlaggan_-_Eilean_Mór_from_the_north_20120411.jpg\|Finlaggan - Eilean Mór from the north
			</gallery>

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