March Newsletter – Harbour Spotlight

Tarbert (Harris) Harbour

Fast Facts:

• Approximately 1,100 ferry movements per year, with up to two crossings per day
• Currently undergoing a £22.5million upgrade – phase one now complete
• Ferry direct to Uig departs here – the crossing takes 100 mins, in CMAL owned ferry MV Hebrides
• The berth can accommodate vessels of up to 100m in length and up to 4.0m draught

Tarbert harbour is situated in the main village on the Isle of Harris. The harbour itself is quite sheltered and is centrally located for touring the Isle of Harris. It is a five-minute walk from The Isle of Harris Distillery, Isle of Harris Tweed Shop, and local bus stance.

The harbour has recently undergone a multi-million-pound upgrade, with the pier and increased marshalling area now in use. A contract was recently awarded to island firm, Lewis Builders to construct a new passenger terminal. Work is due to commence in spring this year, with a projected completion date of spring 2023.