Kinlochbervie harbour

Kinlochbervie is a naturally sheltered and strategically located harbour, offering safe access and close proximity to the rich fishing grounds of Scotland’s North and West Coasts. This advantageous location helps reduce steaming time and fuel consumption, allowing vessels to maximise time spent fishing - an important consideration given the high value of modern boats and equipment.

The port hosts a daily fish auction operated by the Kinlochbervie Fish Selling Company, which also provides a full range of support services including ice, stores, and fishing gear. Efficient refrigerated transport links are in place to ensure prompt delivery of fresh catch to markets across the UK and Europe.

Harbour boundary area

All waters below the level of MHWS forming the approaches of Loch Clash, Loch inchard, Loch Bervie and Achriesgill Bay within the boundary commencing at:

1. Latitude 58° 27.087’ N, Longitude 05° 04.603’W; thence in a WNW’ly direction for a distance of 15 metres to:
2. The Easternmost point of Eilean Dubh – Latitude 58° 27.093’ N, Longitude 05° 04.616’ W; thence in a N’ly direction for a distance of 705 metres to:
3. The Westernmost point of Rubha na Leacaig – Latitude 58° 27.470’ N, Longitude 05° 04.631’ W; thence in a NNE’ly direction for a distance of 823 metres to:
4. The Easternmost point of Eilean A’Chonnaidh – Latitude 57° 50.202’ N, Longitude 03° 49.634’ W; thence in a NNE’ly direction for a distance of 210 metres to:
5. Latitude 58° 28.014’ N, Longitude 05° 04.435’ W on the level of MHWS

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Resources available

Telehandler

Facilities

• Laundrette
• Showers

Vessels permitted

• Fishing
• Cargo
• Pleasure

Maximum vessel sizes permitted

Length

75 metres.

Beam

20 metres.

Draft

Between 4 metres and 9.5 metres.

Draft alongside pier

• MHWS 9.5 metres
• MLWS 3.9 metres
• MHWN 8.0 metres
• MLWN 5.5 metres

Berthing restrictions

East wall access steps - berthing is for emergency access only

Berths

Berthing is generally available throughout the harbour, including:

• Old Fishmarket Quay
• New Fishmarket (preferred at weekends)
• East Wall
• North Wall

The Wooden Pier is reserved for fuelling and ice only.

Pontoons

• East pontoons available (no power or water)
• West pontoons available (with power and water)