A charming town
Although none of the ferries dock at Bowmore, it is the largest city on the island of Islay. This is where you'll find the biggest shops, hotels and restaurants, as well as a petrol station (it's better to fill up before you get to the island, as petrol is expensive here). The tourist information office is located in the square next to the distillery, which is one of the most popular attractions on Islay. It's not such an old city, founded in 1768, and the first planned city in Scotland. It soon became the administrative capital of the island, and an important fishing port. It played an important role for the warships in World War Two, and today is a charming town.