The Thalassa in Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a tall ship in a bay close to a villageThe Thalassa is a regular visitor to Islay, usually during and around the Festival. This is her moored in Port Ellen, the Port Ellen Maltings and the warehouses of the former Port Ellen distillery in the background on the right.

Islay Hotel Port Ellen in April 2011

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Picture of the Islay Hotel in Port EllenA view of The Islay hotel in Port Ellen in April 2011, just a few months before it was finished and (re-)opened.

MV Isle of Arran Leaving Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a ferry leaving a small port past a white square lighthouseA view past the lighthouse at Carraig Fhada to Port Ellen. The Islay ferry MV Isle of Arran is leaving for Kennacraig.