Port Ellen Chief township built in mid-19th century and car ferry port. Flanked by peat moor used in malt whisky industry. Pier, post office, double-tower lighthouse. Sailing, swimming and Machrie golf course nearby. Portnahaven Tiny village and neighbouring Port Wemyss stand in treeless area with dramatic cliff scenery and views to Ireland.
Village includes post office., store, school and two churches.
Offshore is 150ft Isle of Orsay lighthouse. Riasg Buidhe Remains of 19th-century homes, earlier chapel and burial ground. Village abandoned in 1918. Inhabitants rebooted at Glassard, near Scalasaig. Saligo Bay Atlantic rollers wash great sandy bay dominated by 400ft cliffs.