Located on Skye’s north coast along the shores of Loch Snizort, Uig Harbour offers clear approaches with no outlying hazards. The cliffs of Scuidburgh to the north provide an excellent radar reference point for incoming vessels.
Uig serves as the main ferry terminal for the Uists and Harris, making it a vital transport link in the region.
The harbour supports active fish landings, including prawns (nephrops), brown crabs, scallops, and farmed salmon. Visiting yachts can find reliable anchorage north of the pier and access the landing steps with ease.
Harbour boundary area
All waters below the level of MHWS in Uig Bay commencing at:
- Ru Idrigill – Latitude 57° 35.109’ N, Longitude 06° 23.611’ W; thence in a S’ly direction for a distance of 1,700 metres to:
- Ru Chorachan – Latitude 57° 34.199’ N, Longitude 06° 23.565’ W; on the level of MHWS
Resources available
- Ro-Ro linkspan
- 2 Tonne forklift
- Marine gas oil
- Lube oils
- Waste oil reception and disposal facilities
Facilities
Ro-ro ferry pier
Minimum depth 3m. The hydraulic linkspan is tested to 120 tonnes. This pier should only be used with Harbourmasters permission and be cleared fifteen minutes before the arrival of the ferry.
Fishery pier
This general purpose berth is used for fuelling, landing fish, watering and storing; depths from 2.7 metres minimum.
Fishery berth
Used for mooring vessels, loading timber and repair work. Depths from 1.4m to 3m alongside.
Drying berth
Allows inspections to be made, availability is by arrangement with the Harbour Master.
Vessels permitted
- Fishing vessels
- Ferries
- RNLI
- Customs cutters
- Fishery protection vessels
- Leisure
- Royal Navy
Radio communication
VHF Channel 12