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Isle of Islay
City in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Overview
The Isle of Islay, located off Scotland's west coast, is renowned for its world-class whisky distilleries, unspoiled rugged landscapes, and charming seaside villages. Visitors are drawn by its blend of rich heritage, wildlife, dramatic coastlines, and warm Scottish hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Argyll and Bute
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.79°, -6.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,320
Local Cost
$1,650
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
77
English
100
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
13.4°C
Winter Avg
6.7°C
Record High
22.1°C
Record Low
-0.8°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1524 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
ILY
Distance
11 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.
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