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.
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Communications
Mobile reception is not a problem in Bowmore, and there are a couple of public payphones scattered around. There are also several shops advertising internet access so you will not be cut off from the outside world.
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Accommodation
There is no hostel in Bowmore, but there is a better range of hotels and bed and breakfast accomodation here than the rest of the island. You should be able to find somewhere to stay for a reasonable rate. If you are having trouble the Tourist Information centre for the island is located on the main square and should be able to help.
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Attractions
The Bowmore Distillery is in between the main square and the sea. This is one of the larger scale operations on the island, and has some features such as a maltings floor which the other distilleries lack.
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