South Islay Development

We strive to make positive change in the community and to make Port Ellen a better place to work, live and play for the community and future generations to come.

The aim of South Islay Development is to maintain and enhance a sustainable community in the area of South Islay through a strategy of community-led development – addressing issues of deprivation and gaps in provision of service.

SID aims to work with and empower community groups in initiating and supporting projects to make the community an attractive place to work and play.

Central to these aims is that the actions carried out by SID will be informed and led by residents of the South Islay locality.

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LATEST NEWS

January 22, 2024

The Year That Was.. 2023!

With 2024 now well underway South Islay Development would like to take the opportunity to look back on 2023. Here are some of the highs (and lows) from the past 12 months… In January 2023 South Islay Development (SID) was delighted to be working in partnership with Ardbeg Distillery to identify and fund projects the […]

January 11, 2024

Ardbeg Distillery’s All Islay Fund boosts 28 local community projects in the first year

-- More organisations are invited to apply for the next allocation from the £1million fund -- The successful first year of The Ardbeg All Islay Fund has seen £200K shared between environmental and community projects on the island. The fund was set up in 2022 with a £1million donation by the distillery, following the record-breaking […]

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Port Ellen Playing Fields

The Community Hub will provide a much-needed community facility for the south of Islay. Port Ellen has lost a number of its community facilities in recent times and the new building will provide a thriving facility for all ages, groups and clubs to come together in a welcoming and pleasant environment.

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Port Ellen Filling Station

In May 2014 SID took on the ownership and management of the Port Ellen Filling Station, which is the only Filling Station in South Islay. SID improved and expanded the Filling Station services to include a small retail outlet, a new car wash facility, and an air compressor.

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Book a Motor Home Pitch

SID has developed a Motorhome Service Point with electrical hook-up points for four motorhomes, and waste disposal facilities. Head to the page now to check availability and book your spot.

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SHOP SOUTH ISLAY

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South Islay Development is a registered charity (SC042384)
and company limited by guarantee (SC400320) registered in Scotland.

Registered Address:
The Ramsay Hall, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA42 7BY.