Port Ellen

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Port Ellen on Islay, Scotland. It's a town on the southern coast of Islay. It's location could be described as a bay within a bay. It's a small town with three pubs, only one of which is worth visiting as it's been recently renovated. There are plenty of accommodation houses and a very pretty harbour. Early mornings are busy as boats are made ready for the days adventures or work. As many visitors come to Islay without a means of personal transport the local council, with added funds from each distilleries, has built a sealed pathway beside the road to the nearby Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg distilleries.
Port Ellen on Islay, Scotland. It's a town on the southern coast of Islay. It's location could be described as a bay within a bay. It's a small town with three pubs, only one of which is worth visiting as it's been recently renovated. There are plenty of accommodation houses and a very pretty harbour. Early mornings are busy as boats are made ready for the days adventures or work. As many visitors come to Islay without a means of personal transport the local council, with added funds from each distilleries, has built a sealed pathway beside the road to the nearby Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg distilleries.
Port Ellen - Islay
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Carraigh Fhada lighthouse, Port Ellen
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Kildalton
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Another Place, The Machrie

Another Place, The Machrie

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The Machrie Hotel & Golf LInks Islay Island Scotland
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Glenegedale House

Glenegedale House

5 out of 5
Glenegedale Islay Island Scotland
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Quaint and Quirky Coastal Cottage Islay

Quaint and Quirky Coastal Cottage Islay

3.5 out of 5
Islay Island Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Islay Island. Enjoy a garden, in-room washers/dryers, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilnaughton Beach and White Hart Beach ...
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Quaint and Quirky Coastal Cottage Islay
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Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

2 out of 5
Islay Island Scotland
Stay at this residence in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions White Hart Beach and Ardmore Islands are located ...
Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach
Quaint and Quirky Coastal Cottage Islay

Quaint and Quirky Coastal Cottage Islay

3.5 out of 5
Islay Island Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Islay Island. Enjoy a garden, in-room washers/dryers, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilnaughton Beach and White Hart Beach ...
Quaint and Quirky Coastal Cottage Islay
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Popular places to visit

That time we went to Islay to see where our favorite whiskey is distilled. There are numerous distilleries on the island and wonderful tours. Hire a car from a local and stay at a lovely B&B.

Lagavulin Distillery

5/5(5 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Lagavulin Distillery during your trip to Lagavulin. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Lagavulin Distillery
This was a barrel of laughs :-p

Ardbeg Distillery

5/5(5 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ardbeg Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Ardbeg Distillery

Laphroaig Distillery

5/5(5 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Laphroaig Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Laphroaig Distillery

Kildalton Chapel

5/5(2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Port Ellen with a visit to Kildalton Chapel. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Kildalton Chapel

Ardmore Islands

Learn about the local history of Port Ellen when you spend time at Ardmore Islands. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Ardmore Islands

Kilnaughton Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kilnaughton Beach during your trip to Port Ellen? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Kilnaughton Beach

Things to do

Caol Ila Distillery Port Askaig Scotland Tour Ticket

Caol Ila Distillery Port Askaig Scotland Tour Ticket

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Caol Ila Distillery Port Askaig Scotland Tour Ticket
Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting

Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting

$28
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Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting
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Cities near Port Ellen

Port Ellen - Islay
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Islay Island

RSPB nature reserve The Oa. Blick auf die Landschaft des Schutzgebiets.

The Oa