Islay

/ ˈaɪlə, ˈaɪleɪ /

noun

1. an island off the W coast of Scotland: the southernmost of the Inner Hebrides; separated from the island of Jura by the Sound of Islay . Pop: 3457 (2001). Area: 606 sq km (234 sq miles)

Example Sentences

They believe the fortress, which was built across two small islands in a loch at Finlaggan on Islay, belonged to royalty more than 700 years ago.

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The first of four ships being built in Turkey, MV Isle of Islay, is on track for delivery by the end of September, about a year later than originally planned.

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Islay Henderson started growing tea at a plantation in Tighnabruaich, in Argyll and Bute, seven years ago, after hearing a radio interview with Hamilton.

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For instance, Campbeltown whiskies can only come from a specific part of the Kintyre peninsula, while Islay whiskies must be from the island of the same name.

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Four other large ferries under construction in Turkey are also delayed with the first of them, MV Isle of Islay, due for delivery later this summer.

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