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Port Ellen, Argyllshire

Port Ellen is a small town on the island of Islay, Argyllshire. The town is named after the wife of the founder, Frederick Campbell. Port Ellen is built around Leodamais Bay, Islay's main deep water harbour. It provides the main ferry connection between Islay and the mainland. The town is within the council area of Argyll and Bute.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Port Eilein
Historic County: Argyllshire
Island: Islay
Lat, Long: 55.629332,-6.1880774
Grid Reference: NR 3647 4526
Civil Parish: Kildalton CP
Council Area: Argyll and Bute CA
Police Area: Scotland (Argyll and West Dunbartonshire) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 36492
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Port_Ellen,_Argyllshire_36492

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