Bowmore

Bowmore is the largest village on the island. If you are aiming to spend some time on the island but still have a range of bars and shops near where you are staying then Bowmore is your best bet. In spite of being the largest, Bowmore is still nowhere near a town. The only food store of any significance is the small Co-op, and the main reason for the existence of the swimming pool is that it is heated as a by-product of the distillery next door. Actually the distillery is one of the larger ones on the island, and the building and associated warehouses dominate the village. The overall effect is pretty pleasant - peace and quiet by the sea but you can buy a pork pie until 8pm.