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Recommended Books Island Series - Islay Guide A small book, loaded with gorgeous colour pictures of this beautiful Island in the Hebrides. Has a useful Information and Places to visit Guide. Includes a map, distillery info and lots more. Landranger Islay Map This map is part of the Landranger (Pink) series and is designed for people who really want to get to know an area. This map makes your Islay Discovery a lot easier and is a must for every visitor of Islay. Walking Islay A guide to the best walking on Scotland's remote Southern Hebrides - Jura, Islay, Colonsay and Oronsay. Jura, Islay and Colonsay offer some of wildest scenery in the British Isles

This is the ideal place to go for advice on what to see and do while you are on Islay. Also information for Jura can be obtained here.

As well as providing free advice, the Tourist Information Centre is an excellent source of information. They have a great collection of maps, books and guides for Islay and Jura as well as information about events. The Tourist Information Cenrte is located near the Bowmore Distillery and opposite the co-op supermarket.

If you arrive on Islay and haven't booked any accommodation the centre staff will be delighted to use their comprehensive knowledge of available local accommodation to help you find a bed.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1400-1700 1 Apr 25 Jun
Mon-Sat 0930-1730, Sun 1400-1700 26 Jun 27 Aug
Mon-Sat 1000-1700 28 Aug 29 Oct
5 various days 1000-1500 30 Oct 31 Mar

Contact Details:
Islay Tourist Information Centre (Bowmore)
The Square
Bowmore
Isle of Islay
PA43 7JP
Scotland
Telephone: +44 (8707) 200617
email: bowmore@visitscotland.com