Tarbert (Harris, Western Isles) - Docking

Anchorages and Moorings at Tarbert and Scalpay North Harbour:

There is no anchoring permitted in the Tarbert harbour area even thought the admiralty chart 2905 for East Loch Tarbert denotes anchorage ‘anchor’ symbols just outside the inner harbour area of Tarbert. This anchorage is directly in the path of the arriving and departing ferry so common sense is asked of Skippers intending to take the chart symbol literally. If you do anchor here at the north and south of these symbols please keep a good watch and listen out on VHF channel 16 if the ferry is due.

Contact Carolanne - the very helpful Harbour Master - info@isleofharrismarina.co.uk - or Mob:  01859 540 2216.

Pontoon berths:

Tarbert and Scalpay North Harbour offer 220m of fully serviced pontoon berths with an additional 40m of berthing on the Tarbert attenuator, weather permitting. The Hammerhead is suitable for larger vessels (20m) and commercial vessels.

Both facilities offer electricity, water, Wi-fi, toilets, showers, with pay as you go laundry available in Tarbert.

Berths on the inside of the main pontoon and at the attenuators can accommodate vessels up to 3m draft at all states of the tide.

Other Anchorages:

Good anchorage with protection from wind is to be had at Loch Ceann Dibig to the west of Scotasay.

South Harris - Loch Finsbay

Go to end of furthest in “T” bay and go to port (west). Excellent holding and sufficient swinging room. Two galleries ashore, but no pier or float to land on.

Last updated:  May 2024