Caledonian MacBrayne ferries sail from the terminal, on the rocky islet
Eilean Ceann na Creige, to
Port Ellen or
Port Askaig on
Islay, and also to
Colonsay during the summer season.
Western Ferries started a car ferry to Islay from 7 April 1968 and CalMac took over in 1978, having previously used
West Loch Tarbert. ==References==