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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 · estimate
93
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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