CMAL is holding a stakeholder information event in Port Ellen to provide factual information about planned harbour works and the associated programme.

Port Ellen redevelopment - artist impression by Mott MacDonald Ltd

The event is intended to share details of the scope and timings of the works, and to explain how port operations and ferry services are expected to be managed during construction.

Purpose of the works

The session will outline the nature of the proposed works at Port Ellen harbour and the operational requirements they are intended to address.

Information to be shared at the event

The event will provide information on:

  • The indicative programme and sequencing of works on site
  • Potential impacts on harbour operations, including vessel movements
  • Impacts on ferry services and the coordination arrangements in place with CalMac
  • The approach to stakeholder communications and how updates will be shared

Information boards will be available throughout the session, with representatives on hand to provide clarification and answer questions.

Event details

Date Location Event Venue Event Time Event Notes
Wednesday, 13 May 2026 Port Ellen, Islay Community Room, New Community Hub,
Port Ellen Playing Fields,
Port Ellen
PA42 7BX
3:30pm–6:30pm This event is a drop-in session. Please feel free to come along at any time convenient to you within the time window.

Follow-up webinar

For those unable to attend this in-person session, we are also planning an online webinar for the wider community. Details will be shared on our project page in due course.


For more details on the project, please visit cmassets.co.uk/petd.


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