Tag Archives: Port Ellen

Majestic III Clam Muncher in Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a yellow and white fishing boat named Majestic IIIMoored in Port Ellen ready for the next journey out to sea, the Majestic III Clam Muncher

Port Ellen pier from the Ard, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the pier and harbour of a small island villageA nice view of Port Ellen from the Ard, the pier with the (now former) Islay ferry MV Isle of Arran in the centre. On the right Port Ellen Marina. Behind the ferry you can just see the Port Ellen Maltings, the remaining warehouses from the long closed distillery are hidden behind the ferry.

Sean O’Leary painting of Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a painting of a village scene on a wallSean O’Leary created a number of wall paintings mainly in hotels and guesthouses on Islay and Jura. Unfortunately not all of them have survived. This one did survive and is now displayed in the dining room of The Islay Hotel in Port Ellen.