Scrabster Harbour

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SHT Local Aids to Navigation Performance Report

Information Pack
More info on the Harbour.

Download Brochure
More info on the Harbour.

Caithness DVD
Includes footage of Harbour.

Mobile Ramp Demo
Demonstration of mobile ramp.

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Scrabster Harbour

Fishing Industry

Scrabster Harbour's proximity to the Northern Fishing grounds and a modern fish market with purpose built basin have been contributory factors in the port continuing to be one of the top fishing landing ports in Britain.

Ferry

From Scrabster a lifeline ferry connects the mainland with the Orkney Islands, daily.

Cruise

Located just 20 minutes drive from the Castle of Mey and within walking distance of Thurso the second largest town in the Highlands, the Queen Elizabeth pier and deep-water basin at Scrabster has opened up the remote and beautiful landscape of the Far North to larger cruise vessels.

Cargo and Logistics

Scrabster's deep water basin and accompanying piers provide great flexibility on pier use and size of vessel that can berth. A well established infrastructure exists with cranage, efficient cargo handling and transportation.

Oil and Fuel

Scrabster's location, adjacent to the Atlantic Frontier, allows a saving, on a round trip of 24 hours of vessel time for West of Shetland operators over Aberdeen. By reducing transit time there are further opportunities for cost savings and reducing delays offshore.

RENEWABLES

Scrabster's strategic location at the entrance to the Pentland Firth together with the ports established track record, 24 / 7 access and development plans make Scrabster an attractive business location for marine renewable operations.