Bowmore
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This article is about the town in Scotland. For the place in the United States, see Bowmore, North Carolina.
Bowmore (Scottish Gaelic: Bogh Mòr, 'Big Bend'[3]) 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.
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Bowmore
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Bowmore main street, towards Killarow Church | |
Location within Argyll and Bute | |
Population | 710 (2020)[2] |
OS grid reference | NR310598 |
• Edinburgh | 121 mi (195 km) |
• London | 387 mi (623 km) |
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Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ISLE OF ISLAY |
Postcode district | PA43 |
Dialling code | 01496 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
55.757°N 6.287°W / 55.757; -6.287 |
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