Harbours

Uig harbour

Uig is situated on Skye’s North Coast on the shores of Loch Snizort. The approaches are clear with no outlying dangers. The cliffs of Scuidburgh to the north side of the harbour offer an excellent radar target.

Uig is the main ferry terminal for the Uists and Harris.

Main fish landings at Uig include prawns (nethrops), brown crabs, scallops and a quantity of farmed salmon. Visiting yachts can get a good anchorage to the North of the pier and gain access to the landing steps.

Harbour details

Position

Latitude 57° 35.33’ North
Longitude 06° 22.28’ West

VHF Channel 12

Harbour 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

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

Resources

Ro-Ro linkspan
2 Tonne forklift
Plate Ice
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.

Slipway

Dries and is used for small leisure craft.

Types of vessel

Fishing vessels
Ferries
RNLI
Customs cutters
Fishery protection vessels
Leisure
Royal Navy

Harbour personnel

Sergejs Vozmitels (Harbour Master)

Email: Sergejs.Vozmitels@highland.gov.uk
Office: 01470 542381
Mobile: 07771 958102

Brian Wells (Assistant Harbour Master)

Email: Brian.wells@highland.gov.uk
Office: 01470 542381
Mobile: 07876 577892

Iain Mutch (Assistant Harbour Master)

Email: Iain.mutch@highland.gov.uk
Office: 01470 542381
Mobile: 07876 577892