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Islay

British  
/ 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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Isle of Islay is due to set off on its first passenger sailing from Port Askaig on Islay at 12:30, arriving at Kennacraig on the mainland about two hours later.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

MV Isle of Islay was due to carry its first passengers from Islay on Friday but the sailing was delayed by a technical problem and "snagging" issues.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Three large ferries - including its two newest vessels MV Glen Sannox and MV Isle of Islay - are still unavailable whilel faults are investigated, and four other ships are away for annual maintenance.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Hospitals in East Lancashire and London's Guy's and St Thomas's have trialled similar menus, as have schools on Scotland's remote Islay and Jura islands.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

He reminds me," he continued, still addressing the window, though it had closed with a bang, "he reminds me of that Chersey cow, my Cousin McNabb had in Islay.

From The End of the Rainbow by MacGregor, Mary Esther Miller

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