Welcome to the Queen of the Hebrides

Your little piece of Islay, wherever you are.

A friendly island shop in Bowmore for gifts, jewellery, clothing, birthday cards & party supplies, arts & crafts, stationery and everyday essentials. Call in and see us, or order online for click & collect or delivery worldwide.

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The Islay Shop on Main Street, Bowmore: a white-painted building with black window surrounds and the shop name in the windows
47 Main Street, Bowmore
What we do

Everything you need, all under one roof

Whether you live here, you're visiting for the week, or you left your heart on Islay years ago, we're here to help you find something special.

Everyday essentials

Birthday cards, gifts and party supplies, arts and crafts supplies, general stationery, cleaning and pet supplies, and hardware. If you need it for island life, there's a good chance we have it.

Gifts, jewellery & clothing

Presents, souvenirs, jewellery and clothing inspired by Islay's beaches, wildlife and whitewashed villages.

Click & collect or delivery

Order online and pick up from the counter, perfect before the ferry. Or we'll post it to you, anywhere in the world.

From the shelves

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What our customers say

Kind words from near and far

About us

An island shop, run by island people

We're a small, local team who love Islay and love sharing it. Pop in for a chat about the best beaches, which distillery to visit, or where to spot the geese. We'll always point you in the right direction.

Our story
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Missing Islay?

Bring a bit of the island home. We deliver across the UK and worldwide.

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