Bowmore
Bowmore (Scottish Gaelic: Bogh Mòr, 'Big Bend') is a small town on the Scottish island of Islay. It serves as administrative capital of the island, and gives its name to the noted Bowmore distillery producing Bowmore single malt scotch whisky.
Bowmore
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Bowmore main street, towards Killarow Church | |
Bowmore Location within Argyll and Bute | |
| Population | 710 (mid-2020 est.) |
| OS grid reference | NR310598 |
| • Edinburgh | 121 mi (195 km) |
| • London | 387 mi (623 km) |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ISLE OF ISLAY |
| Postcode district | PA43 |
| Dialling code | 01496 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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