The Diamond is typical of many traditional Ulster towns and villages where the corners are gathering places for the exchange of news and banter, a way of life that passes silently from one generation to another. The War Memorial, a tribute to the young men who left these same corners and rural fields never to return. Their story and bravery reflected by the few who returned, like Robert Quigg V.C.  from the townland of Ardihannon at the Giant's Causeway.

The village has a unique North Antrim quality and an authentic local dialect or tongue commonly known as Ulster Scots or Scots Irish. It is marked by  the Alphabet Angel the first bronze sculpture in the world to physical celebrate this unique tongue. A walk along the Main Street and a visit to the odd shop or pub  will reveal places which can only be described as living heritage, a unique and friendly Bushmills experience. As well as acting as the gateway to the Giant's Causeway the village is also home to the Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery.

The village owes a lot of its development and character to the Macnaghten family. They built many of the prominent buildings in the village including The Market Square, Clock Tower, the Courthouse and Old National School. The family home of 'Dunderave House' is set amongst woodlands overlooking the village, designed by Charles Lanyon it was built in 1847.