Location: Port Ellen
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The 10 Best Things to do in Port Ellen, Scotland
Port Ellen (Scottish Gaelic: Port Ìlein) is a small town on the island of Islay, in Argyll, Scotland. The town is named after the wife of the founder, Frederick Campbell of Islay. Its previous name, Leòdamas, is derived from old Norse meaning "Leòd's Harbour".
Restaurants in Port Ellen
1. Laphroaig Distillery
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5.0 based on 1,093 reviews
For nearly 200 years a small team of dedicated islanders have worked here to create what is considered to be the most distinctive single malt in the world. Of course over time the people change, but our traditional methods, the ancient skills and absolute dedication to quality always remains. We would be proud if you make the journey to visit our home and you will be assured of the warmest of welcomes when you do.
Reviewed By nature-travel-12 - Leeds, United Kingdom
We had a great distillery tour! Very interesting. Lovely friendly and welcoming staff. A great range of choices in the gift shop! Extensive museum. Cosy ‘cafe’ area! A free small bottle for us as we arrived as ‘friends of laphroig’, another free ‘welcome whisky’ in the cafe before the tour, and 3 tasters after, all for the total price of £10! Amazing. We also enjoyed heading out to the field to place our ‘plot’ flag. All in all a great experience and we’d really recommend it!
2. Kayak Wild Islay
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5.0 based on 120 reviews
Guided Sea Kayak tours based around Port Ellen, Isle of Islay. We also offer guided Fat Bike tours too
3. Islay Sea Adventures
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5.0 based on 87 reviews
Based in Port Ellen Experience the unmissable marine life of the Island of Islay, including Islay's European Special Area of Conservation only viewable from the sea. As well as wildlife trips we also provide fishing trips, private charter and scuba diving trips to over 95 of Islay's 250 wrecks (experienced divers only). Please contact us for prices and availability. Whisky distillery tours have a look at your favourite distillery from the sea
4. Islay Wines
5. Ardbeg Distillery
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4.5 based on 929 reviews
Reviewed By FandCNotts
Went on the tour of the distillery and tasting. Being in the off season February I feel we got an extra personal service. Emma our tour guide was really knowledgeable and passionate about the place and the product, the tour was the most informative and interesting out of all the ones I went on. The whiskey is off course top notch, we got to try whatever we liked. The setting of the distillery is breath taking. Loved the Old Kiln restaurant so much went back twice. The pies were so tasty! There is also a path so if the weather allows you can take in the views and have a beautiful walk between Ardbeg, Laphroig and Lavgavulin distilleries. I love everything about Ardbeg and hope to be back one day!
6. Lagavulin Distillery
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4.5 based on 839 reviews
Following Scottish Government guidelines through their phased re-opening approach, the time has come to open our doors and welcome back our visitors from 26th April 2021. To ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees and visitors, we will be implementing a number of precautionary measures. Find out how we are keeping you safe on our website before you visit us.
7. Kildalton Cross
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4.5 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By 0Pete_23 - Dartford, United Kingdom
Part of ancient history you can sense the celts all around you as you wander through the ruins of the isolated church. The monolithic cross which dates back to the 8th century is one of the best preserved in Scotland and the cross itself is worth a careful study. If you have time and the weather is kind to you a wander around the area is worthwhile.
8. Dunyvaig Castle
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By 985harryk - Leven, United Kingdom
I used to live on Islay and would often walk my dogs around the castle. I would regularly see otters around the castle and even crossing my path when walking.
9. Singing Sands
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By U7861IYkevinp - Blackpool, United Kingdom
Birds, seals, swim. Lovely shelving beach great for kids on nice days, warm enough to swim in October.
10. Carraig Fhada Lighthouse
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3.5 based on 3 reviews
