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Bowmore, Argyllshire

Bowmore is a small town on the island of Islay, Argyllshire. It serves as administrative capital of the island, and gives its name to the noted Bowmore distillery. The town is within the council area of Argyll and Bute.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Bogh Mòr
Historic County: Argyllshire
Island: Islay
Lat, Long: 55.75602,-6.2872827
Grid Reference: NR 3111 5973
Civil Parish: Killarow and Kilmeny CP
Council Area: Argyll and Bute CA
Police Area: Scotland (Argyll and West Dunbartonshire) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 5026
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bowmore,_Argyllshire_5026

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