Armadale harbour

Coordinates

Position  57.0649° N, 5.9012° W

 Wind & Weather Data

Live wind and weather data can be viewed on the following link:

ISPS

Yes

Yachts

Yachts must make prior booking before approaching the pier.

Cruise Ships

Small cruise vessels up to 80m can use the face of the pier, larger cruise vessels anchor outside the bay. The cruise vessels berthing can be restricted if there are tidal restrictions and the ferry needs to tie up on the outside face of the pier. The ferry has priority berthing and prior arrangement is required.

For more information on things to see and do along with visitor information and assistance check Isle of Skye

Cruise Ship Tenders

Tenders use the steps out with the area used for ferry berthing. Tenders can use the link span but the ferry takes priority and prior arrangement is required.

Commercial Vessels

Vessels up to 80 m can berth at the face of the pier. The pier is not recommended for overnight berthing and prior arrangement is required.

Fishing Vessels

Fishing vessels can use the face of pier. They can berth and land catches.

About the local harbour

Generally sheltered in all except an easterly wind.

For more information on activities and things to see and do, please see the following link: Isle of Skye

Ferry Movements

9 ferry arrivals/departures per day in summer, 2/3 per day in the winter.

Anchorage

There are no designated anchorages.

Moorings

Moorings are controlled by Armadale Moorings. 

Pontoons

There are no pontoons

Authority / Operator

Authority: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL)

Operator: CalMac Harbours (Division of CalMac Ferries Ltd)

Approx annual tonnage

5 000 000 GT

Principal Traffic

Ferry / Cargo / Cruise

River / Tidal Berths

Yes

LOA

80m

Draft

4.0m

No of berths

2 - Linkspan Berth & East Berth (both with ferry prioritisation)

Commercial cargo handling facilities

Linkspans: 1 capacity 120T

Facilities

None