Welcome to the first edition of the Port Ellen Terminal Development Project Newsletter. This newsletter is part of our commitment to keeping island residents, ferry users, local businesses, harbour users and other stakeholders informed as work progresses.
Port Ellen Terminal Development
A project to improve Port Ellen’s harbour
Port Ellen Terminal Development
A project to improve Port Ellen’s harbour
About this project
This project aims to increase the vehicle marshalling area, increase staff and visitor parking, improve port operations for commercial use, improve passenger access to vessels, and explore the location and size of an area for a proposed new terminal building.
Related projects
New vessels for Islay
Two sister ships destined for Islay routes
Islay vessel enabling works
Upgrades at Port Askaig, Colonsay and Kennacraig
Port Ellen Terminal Development
Improving the port for ferries and commercial use
Port Ellen Harbour Legislation
Harbour Revision Order to provide consent for works
Latest news
Port Ellen Terminal Development Newsletter: Issue 1
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Port Ellen Terminal Development project reaches next construction milestone
Construction of the new terminal infrastructure at Port Ellen is set to reach another important milestone, with piling works due to begin on Monday, 31 August 2026.
PETD: Dredging Works Underway at Port Ellen
Dredging works are now underway as part of the Port Ellen Terminal Development Project.
PETD: May 2026 Event—Presentation Materials
The materials we presented at the public event are now available to view online
Port Ellen Terminal Development: Join our webinar
We have arranged an online event for those who were unable to attend in person
Port Ellen Terminal Development: Community drop-in event
We are holding a stakeholder information event in Port Ellen to provide information on the planned harbour works and the associated programme
Contract Signed for Port Ellen Ferry Terminal Redevelopment
The redevelopment project will deliver a modernised harbour and expanded landside infrastructure to support current and future ferry operations
Port Ellen Terminal Development: Licenses Granted
The documents relating to the granted Port Ellen Terminal Development Marine Licenses are now available to view online
Public Notice for the Port Ellen Terminal Development Harbour Revision Order
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT The Caledonian Maritime Assets (Port Ellen Works) Harbour Revision Order 2025 was made by the Scottish Ministers on 4th September 2025 and came into operation on 5th September 2025.
Port Ellen Terminal Development Marine License Application—Documents
The documents relating to the Port Ellen Terminal Development Marine License Application is now available to view online
Port Ellen Terminal Development Marine License Application—Public Notice
The public notice for the Port Ellen Terminal Development Marine License Application is now available to view
PETD: January 2025 Event—Presentation Materials
The materials we presented at last week’s public event are now available to view online
PETD: January 2025 Event—Thank You for Attending
Since the main event was held as scheduled, the planned backup will no longer be necessary.
PETD: January 2025 Community Engagement Sessions
We will hold a pre-application consultation (PAC) event to present information on the proposed works at Port Ellen
PETD: Presentation Materials from the Port Ellen Community Engagement Sessions
Presentation materials from the public meetings as the project begins the detailed design works stage
PETD: June 2024 Community Engagement Sessions
Public meetings announced as the project begins the detailed design works stage
PETD: Ground Investigation works complete
The Ground Investigation works for the proposed new ferry terminal at Port Ellen have been completed successfully
PETD: Project moves onto the Final Business Case stage
The Ground Investigation works for the proposed new ferry terminal at Port Ellen have been completed successfully
PETD: Port Ellen Terminal Development Project Progresses To Next Stage
A programme of ground investigation work is set to begin
PETD: Outline Business Case Update
The Outline Business Case (OBC) is now being finalised
PETD: Presentation and feedback survey
The Outline Business Case (OBC) is now being finalised
PETD: Community event for Port Ellen Ferry Terminal Development
Islanders are invited to attend a drop-in session on proposed improvements and upgrades at Port Ellen Ferry Terminal. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is hosting the event on Thursday 26 January at Ramsay Hall in Port Ellen. Those interested are welcome to...
PETD: Additional wave modelling works required
Extra wave modelling work is being carried out
PETD: Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions have now been collated
PETD: Exhibition and consultation survey
Exhibition slides are now available to view
PETD: Summer community event
We are hosting a community engagement event
PETD: Outline business case for ferry terminal project
See Mott MacDonald’s briefing note
PETD: Green light for outline project business case
We are progressing detailed plans for significant investment and upgrade at Port Ellen Ferry Terminal
PETD: First project reference group meeting
A project reference group has been appointed to represent the views of the community
Our full privacy notice is available here.