Leorin Lochs

Leorin Lochs is a lake in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Leorin Lochs is situated nearby to the hamlet Imeraval, as well as near the village Port Ellen.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Beinn Sholum and Laphroaig distillery.

Beinn Sholum

Peak

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Beinn Sholum is a peak, which is situated 2 miles northeast of Leorin Lochs.

Laphroaig distillery

Distillery

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Laphroaig distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery on Islay, Scotland. It is situated on the south coast of the island, near Port Ellen, at the head of a small bay known as Loch Laphroaig. Laphroaig distillery is situated 2½ miles southeast of Leorin Lochs.

Port Ellen distillery

Building

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Port Ellen distillery is located in Port Ellen on the isle of Islay, Scotland. Established in 1825 and closed more than once, it reopened in 2024 after having been closed since 1983. Port Ellen distillery is situated 2 miles south of Leorin Lochs.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Port Ellen and Ballivicar.

Port Ellen

Village

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Port Ellen is a small town on the island of Islay, in Argyll, Scotland. The town is named after the wife of its founder, Walter Frederick Campbell. Its previous name, Leòdamas, is derived from Old Norse meaning "Leòd's Harbour". Port Ellen is situated 2 miles south of Leorin Lochs.