Bowmore is a town and the capital of the Hebridean Island Islay, sitting off the west coast of Argyll in Scotland. Bowmore is situated at the north-east end of Loch Indaal. Islay is one of the largest Scottish Islands, well-known as being Capital of the Lord of the Isles from 12th-16th century details of which are found at the visitor centre in Finlaggan. The island owes its moderate climate to its position on the Gulf Stream the land is green and fertile, there are unspoilt sandy beaches, rocky coastlines, forests, rolling hills and home to over 100 different species of bird. Bowmore received its charter in 1614 although there were settlements in the area for centuries before, archaeological sites nearby include standing stones at Ballinaby and the Iron Age fort at Dun Nosebridge dating back to the Viking conquest 800AD-1156. The town is a popular tourist resort; there is a hotel and an award winning inn, charming white painted cottages and buildings, shops and cafes. The main attraction is the Bowmore Distillery dating from 1779; one of the oldest in Scotland producing traditionally made Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, one of the many famous ‘Islay Malts’, there is a visitor centre, guided tours and a shop. Bowmore is also home to an unusual Round Church which unusually has no corners.
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Harbour Inn Hotel & Restaurant (0.13 miles)
A destination for all seasons
Situated adjacent to Bowmore harbour, our small family run hotel offers superb accommodation, high quality award winning food and excellent service. As a base for touring Islay, described by the Lord ... More | visit website
Ballygrant Inn & Restaurant (6.29 miles)
A family run Inn with a friendly Scottish welcome, excellent food, great selection of malt whiskies, beers and ales, David and Ruby Graham welcome you to ... More
Gigha Hotel (21.99 miles)
West Loch Hotel (32.80 miles)
The West Loch Hotel dates from circa 1780, retaining many of its original features. This charming former Coaching Inn is now a modern hotel and restaurant offering fresh, distinctive, well-priced food along with comfortable rooms and wonderful views ... More | visit website
The Ugadale Cottages (33.06 miles)
Ashbank Hotel (33.93 miles)
This family run hotel is in an ideal location being just a short walk from the mile long sandy beach and working harbour. We are situated in the heart of ... More
Dunvalanree Hotel (34.15 miles)
Victoria Hotel (34.64 miles)
Overlooking the harbour front in the village of Tarbert on the shores of loch fyne, this diminutive hotel offers dedicated, informal accommodation. Known through-out the village for its sunny yellow exterior, the Victoria Hotel can you ... More | visit website
Stonefield Castle Hotel (35.07 miles)
Spoil yourself and stay in a Castle which is an outstanding example of Scottish baronial Architecture. Built in 1837 and in keeping with its unique situation and character, many of the original ... More
Craigard House Hotel (35.41 miles)
Welcome to the Mull of Kintyre. Join us in this lovely old house, turned friendly and informal bijou hotel. Take the time to really relax and chill out in one of our cosy rooms, most ... More | visit website
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