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TERMINALS AND PIERS
Main Network Map  Port Askaig
 

Port Askaig, Isle of Islay


Terminal Owned By:
 Argyll & Bute Council

 TERMINAL INFORMATION
Located: As one of only two ways off the island, Port Askaig is well signposted from all over the island. There is a good road linking the village with Port Ellen, Bowmore and other main towns on the island. As you approach Port Askaig you will see there has been extensive work taking place to modify and improve the road layout and vehicle marshalling facilities.
 
Regular Vessels:
Hebridean Isles
Isle of Arran
Lord of the Isles (Shoulder Period Only)
Current Routes Served:
Kennacraig - Port Askaig

Kennacraig - Port Askaig - Colonsay - Oban


Port Askaig pier

 Terminal Facilities:
Large vehicle marshalling area near the main berth / adjustable linkspan and passenger gangway at main berth / slipway for Jura ferry currently undergoing rebuilding, so Eilean Dhuira is using the linkspan


New marshalling area


Port Askaig's new linkspan


Port Askaig layout


Isle of Arran unloading


 SoC Links:
To see a more detailed description of the islands and photos, visit Undiscovered Scotland and click on a place.