The Thalassa and the Port Ellen maltings and distillery in the April evening light, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal distillery and maltings with a tall ship anchored in front of it
The Thalassa and the Port Ellen maltings and distillery in the April evening light, Isle of Islay

Watched from an arriving Islay ferry, the Port Ellen maltings and (reopened) distillery on an April evening, the Thalassa, a regular visitor, anchored in front of it.

Port Ellen maltings and distillery warehouses from Kilnaughton beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a modern malting with some old whisky distillery warehouse on a coast
Port Ellen maltings and distillery warehouses from Kilnaughton beach, Isle of Islay

During a November 2025 walk out on Kilnaughton beach, looking across the bay to the Port Ellen maltings and the old Port Ellen distillery warehouses. If you look closely, hidden behind the trees you can just make out the new/rebuilt Port Ellen distillery.

Port Ellen from the Ard track to Swan’s Pool, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over a coastal village around a sea loch
Port Ellen from the Ard track to Swan’s Pool, Isle of Islay

A view back to Port Ellen around Loch Leodamais from a walk across the Ard to the Swan’s Pool in June 2025. Port Ellen marina and the pier with the grain silo in the centre. The maltings just visible in the distance towards the right.