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Risabus Argyll and Bute

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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PA42 postcode district.

County or areaArgyll and Bute

Postcode districtPA42

Telephone code01496

Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 32 min4:41 am – 10:12 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 2 min8:51 am – 3:54 pm

Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –

People3,549 residentsin the Whisky Isles census areaMedian age 51.11,752 households58% of homes owner-occupied44% owned outright26% social rented, 10% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

Work and commuting1.8% unemployment rate63% of adults are economically active, 1,901 in work, 26% retiredMain industries: manufacturing 18%, hospitality 11%, health and social work 10%Getting to work: 32% work from home, 52% go by car, 1% take public transport, 13% walk or cycle62% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

Education and languages29% of adults hold a degree or higher18% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

ClimateWarmest month August: average 14°CColdest month February: average 5°C1,282 mm of rain a year, 31 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December20 days of air frost, no summer days above 25°C in a typical yearSource: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid

Parks and green spacesPort Ellen Community Gardenpark · 3.3 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace

Earthquakes48 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19706 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Mar 199943 mi away, Arran, StrathclydeMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 18 Aug 202542 mi away, Melldalloch, Argyll/buteSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database

Air qualityNO₂ 1.2 · PM_2.5 3.5 · PM₁₀ 5.9 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid

Broadband12% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband74% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)6.7% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,328 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025

Elevation98 m322 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 73 to 158 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50

Local servicesHospitalIslay Hospital10 miGP surgeryIslay Medical Practice3.3 miPharmacyIslay Medical Practice3.3 miDentistIslay And Jura Dental Practice10 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland

Getting aroundAirportIslay Airport ILY5.0 miMajor airportBelfast International Airport BFS66 miFerryPort Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal3.2 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PA42 postcode district.

Pubs

6 Pubs in Risabus in 2 categories

Bars
4 bars listed
Other Pubs
2 other pubs listed

Restaurants

11 Restaurants in Risabus in 4 categories

Indian Restaurants
2 indian restaurants listed
Fish and Chips Restaurants
1 fish and chips restaurant listed
Fine Dining Restaurants
1 fine dining restaurant listed
Other Restaurants
7 other restaurants listed

Banks

Banks in Risabus

Royal Bank of Scotland - Port Ellen, Isle Of Islay
44 Frederick Crescent, Port Ellen, Isle Of Islay, PA42 7DJ · 3.2 mi

Hotels

Hotels in Risabus

Samhchair - Isle of Islay
Isle of Islay, PA42 7AX · under a mile
Marchrie - Isle Of Islay, Port Ellen
Isle Of Islay, Port Ellen, PA42 7AN · 3.6 mi
Port Charlotte Hotel - Isle Of Islay
Main Street, Isle Of Islay, PA48 · 9.6 mi
Ballygrant Inn - Ballygrant, Isle of Islay
Ballygrant Inn Ballygrant Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA45 7QR, Ballygrant, Isle of Islay, PA45 7QR · 15.0 mi
Ardencaple Hotel - Port Charlotte, Isle Of Islay
Shore Street, Port Charlotte, Isle Of Islay, PA48 7TR · 9.9 mi
Monachs Bed and Breakfast - Isle Of Islay
Isle Of Islay, PA48 7UE · 9.2 mi
Go Islay - Isle Of Islay, Lagavulin
Isle Of Islay, Lagavulin, PA42 7DY · 5.9 mi
Glenegedale Guest House - Glenegedale
Glenegedale House Glenegedale Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA42 7AS, Glenegedale, PA42 7AS · 5.3 mi
No1 Charlotte Street - Port Ellen
1 Charlotte Street Port Ellen Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA42 7DF, Port Ellen, PA42 7DF · 3.3 mi
The Machrie - Machrie
Machrie Hotel Port Ellen Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA42 7AN, Machrie, PA42 7AN · 3.6 mi
Ardbeg House - Port Ellen
18 Charlotte Street Port Ellen Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA42 7DF, Port Ellen, PA42 7DF · 3.3 mi
Islay Beach Cottage - Carnmore, Port Ellen
Gb, Carnmore, Port Ellen, PA42 7AX · under a mile
Port Ellen Pod - Risabus, Port Ellen
The Oa, Risabus, Port Ellen, PA42 7AX · under a mile
Askernish B & B - Port Ellen
49 Frederick Crescent, Port Ellen, Port Ellen, PA42 7DJ · 3.2 mi
Eilidhs Guest House - Port Ellen
"Port Ellen, Gb", Port Ellen, PA42 7BD · 3.4 mi
Trout Fly Guest House - Port Ellen
8 Charlotte St, Port Ellen, PA42 7DF · 3.3 mi
The Old Excise House - Laphroaig
Laphroaig, PA42 7DS · 4.3 mi
Old School Cottages, Islay. - Port Ellen
School Street, Port Ellen, Islay, Port Ellen, PA42 7DP · 3.2 mi
Cragabus Byres - Risabus, Port Ellen
The Oa, Risabus, Port Ellen, PA42 7AX · under a mile
Cala Sith Guesthouse - Port Ellen
39 Frederick Cres, Port Ellen, PA42 7DJ · 3.2 mi
Laphroaig View - Laphroaig
Laphroaig, PA42 7DS · 4.4 mi
Glenmachrie - Glenegedale, Port Ellen
Glenegedale, Port Ellen, PA42 7AQ · 4.8 mi

Shops

11 Shops in Risabus in 7 categories

Gift Shops
2 gift shops listed
Coffee Shops
2 coffee shops listed
DIY Shops
1 diy shop listed
Auto Repair Shops
1 auto repair shop listed
Convenience Stores
1 convenience store listed
Post Offices
1 post office listed
Other Shops
3 other shops listed

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Risabus

Co op - Isle Of Islay
Main Street, Isle Of Islay, PA43 · 9.7 mi
Islay Crab Exports Ltd. - Glenegedale
Glenegedale, Port Ellen, Glenegedale, PA42 7AS · 5.3 mi

Takeaways

1 Takeaways in Risabus in 1 category

Chinese Takeaways
1 chinese takeaway listed

Cinemas

Cinemas in Risabus

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Home improvement

1 Home improvement in Risabus in 1 category

Builders
1 builder listed

Attractions

9 Attractions in Risabus in 6 categories

Holiday Parks
2 holiday parks listed
Park and Gardens
2 park and gardens listed
Lakes
2 lakes listed
Art Galleries
1 art gallery listed
Museums
1 museum listed
Castles
1 castle listed

Property services

4 Property services in Risabus in 3 categories

Property and Estate Management
2 property and estate management listed
Property Management Companies
1 property management company listed
Estate Agents
1 estate agent listed

Education

3 Education in Risabus in 2 categories

Primary Schools
2 primary schools listed
Schools
1 school listed

Health and beauty

3 Health and beauty in Risabus in 3 categories

Beautys
1 beauty listed
Pharmacys
1 pharmacy listed
Spas
1 spa listed

Leisure

1 Leisure in Risabus in 1 category

Community Centres
1 community centre listed

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