Port Mòr Centre

The Port Mòr Centre is a brand new building situtated just outside of Port Charlotte on Islay and was opened in May 2007. It is a community project and aims to provide many and varied facilities to both visitors to Islay and residents alike. The building is carbon neutral and uses a 6KW wind turbine to generate electricity, a ground source heating system to provide heating and solar panels to provide hot water. Insulation of the building is to a very high standard.

The Centre features a café and a spacious seating area with spectacular views across the Lochindaal. Also available is Internet access, meeting rooms with videoconferencing facilities and a campsite with toilets, showers and laundry facilities. In addition, a modern and well-specified children's play park is situated right next to the Centre.

Homecoming Scotland 2009
The first event will be held in Bowmore Hall on Saturday 18th April featuring Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir, Islay Gaelic Choir and the Black Bottle Islay Pipe Band. Tickets are now available at Port Mòr, the Columba Centre and at Laurie's in Port Ellen. Price £7. On Thursday May 28th Skerryvore sponsored by Iomairt Chille Chomain will be playing in Bowmore Hall. Doors open 10pm. Pay at door.

Our two main events will be August and September. The August event will run over the weekend 7th to 9th and we will be staging a full weekend of West Coast music and song, along with a wide programme to celebrate our rich heritage and culture.

The September event, concentrating on traditional Scottish/Irish music and featuring popular bands such as Meantime will be held over the weekend of 18th to 20th. More information.