Council planning to remove Port Ellen moorings

[Nick]

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The perennially yacht-hostile Argyll and Bute Council are planning to remove the visitor moorings at Port Ellen.

[marisca]

I wasn't aware there were any. Pontoons, yes, but I can't recall seeing any mooring cans for visitors.

[Nick]

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They are way out in the bay, been there since the days of the HIDB

[Aja]

Possibly the most uncomfortable moorings anywhere.

Donald

[Arghiro]

If they have been there that long, they probably need repair/renewal & I doubt many Councils will be spending money on moorings, even if they brought money in for the local traders.

I was in Port Ellen last week & I don't recall more than 3 shops including the local co-op. Even the former distillery is only a Malting house now.

[wully]

Some local on tre pon your will probably buy them and charge like the Light
Brigade for an un comfy night rolling around.

[schiehallion]

I have written to both Argyll and Bute council and the Community Council to ask for a review.
I pointed out that althought the moorings are uncomfortable, they do provide an instant alternate to the pontoons if they are full.
The cost is about £2100 per year for full maintenance, which was completed last year, so they are good to go until next season.
The cost divided by the hotels and distilleries would be a couple of hundred quid each, so not a lot for a reassuring facility.
Please add your voice to the argument if you feel the same way.