Uig harbour

Uig is located on the North Coast of Skye, near Loch Snizort, and its harbor is easily accessible with no hazards on the approach. The cliffs of Scuidburgh on the north side of the harbor provide an excellent radar target. Uig is the main ferry terminal for the Uists and Harris, and it is a popular spot for fishing with prawns (nethrops), brown crabs, scallops, and farmed salmon being the major catches. Visiting yachts can find a good anchorage to the North of the pier and access the landing steps. The harbor area includes all waters below the level of MHWS in Uig Bay, starting at Ru Idrigill (Latitude 57° 35.109’ N, Longitude 06° 23.611’ W) and extending southwards for 1,700 meters to Ru Chorachan (Latitude 57° 34.199’ N, Longitude 06° 23.565’ W). There are several different piers and berths in Uig harbor. The Ro-ro ferry pier has a minimum depth of 3m, and the hydraulic linkspan is tested to 120 tonnes. This pier should only be used with the permission of the Harbor Master and must be cleared fifteen minutes before the arrival of the ferry. The Fishery pier is a general-purpose berth used for fueling, landing fish, watering, and storing, with depths from 2.7 meters minimum. The Fishery berth is used for mooring vessels, loading timber, and repair work, with depths ranging from 1.4m to 3m alongside. The Drying berth allows inspections to be made, and availability is by arrangement with the Harbor Master. Finally, the Slipway is used for small leisure craft and dries up at low tide.