Harbours

Kinlochbervie harbour

A safe natural harbour, Kinlochbervie is within easy steaming distance of the prolific fishing grounds of the North and West Coast of Scotland. This minimises steaming time and fuel costs and maximises fishing time for expensive boats and gear.

Fish is sold through the port’s auction market by the Kinlochbervie Fish Selling Company, which provide a comprehensive service, including supply of ice, stores and fishing gear. Modern refrigerated transport is available to take fish to destinations in the rest of the UK and Europe.

Harbour details

Position

  • Latitude 58° 27.50’ N
  • Longitude 05° 03.90’ W

Harbour 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

Resources

  • Telehandler
  • Laundrette and showers

Available berths

Berthing is available more or less anywhere in the harbour, Old Fishmarket Quay, New Fishmarket (preferably at weekends) East Wall and North Wall. Wooden Pier berthing is available only for fuelling and ice.

Pontoons

The existing pontoon development that was completed in March 2009 has been further extended in 2013 to accommodate the growing number of visiting yachts and other pleasure craft. The extension was gratefully joint funded by The Highland Council Harbours and The Highland Council LEADER programme.

The pontoons can now accommodate an additional 4 visitor berths.

Pontoon availability

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

Berthing restrictions

East wall access steps – berthing is for emergency access only.

Types of vessel

  • Fishing
  • Cargo
  • Pleasure

Maximum vessel size

  • Length
    • 75 metres
  • Beam
    • 20 metres
  • Draft
    • 4 metres (minimum)
    • 9.5 metres (maximum)

Draft alongside pier

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

Information on this website is not to be used for navigational purposes. Harbour Masters should always be contacted prior to vessels approaching the harbour.

Harbour personnel

Gary Mitchell, Harbour Master

Chris Ambler, Assistant Harbour Master

For all other enquiries please contact us by email at: harbours@highland.gov.uk

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