Stornoway Port Authority

Stornoway Port Authority Situated 30 miles off the north west coast of Scotland it is the main seaport of the Hebridean Island chain and provides a vital link to mainland Britain.

Stornoway is situated 30 miles off the north-west coast of Scotland. It is the main seaport of the Hebridean Islands and provides a vital link to mainland Britain. The Port of Stornoway offers a range of facilities unmatched in the northwest of Scotland. This lively town has everything you would expect of a modern Commercial Port as well as including one of the leading slipway facilities on the We

st Coast and islands. The Port is the main entry/exit point for all goods imported to and exported from the island. Over 1000 vessel movements are recorded annually comprising of commercial vessels, daily car passenger and freight ferries, cruise liners and many other vessel types. Stornoway is one of the few ports on the West coast of Scotland offering two Ro-ro Linkspan facilities and handles almost 200,000 passengers per annum. As tourism increases Stornoway's modern ferry terminal is welcoming tourists from across the Globe. The port is becoming a popular stop over for cruise liners and visiting yachts.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Emergency Towing Vessel IEVOLI BLACK will be paying a visit to Stornoway Port this ...
20/07/2026

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Emergency Towing Vessel IEVOLI BLACK will be paying a visit to Stornoway Port this week as part of her routine northwest Scotland patrol programme ⛴

Visitors are welcome aboard where they will be able to tour the vessel, talk to the crew and discover how its emergency towage operations and response capability helps to prevent maritime pollution incidents.

The IEVOLI BLACK will be alongside at Pier No 1 and open between 1pm and 4pm on Saturday 25th July.

Our May newsletter is out now.This month we share the latest updates on the passenger access system, Arnish Road works, ...
15/06/2026

Our May newsletter is out now.

This month we share the latest updates on the passenger access system, Arnish Road works, Deep Water Terminal activity and more!

Read the May newsletter here:https://www.stornowayportauthority.com/media/xbmpwst1/may-newsletter-1.pdf

26/05/2026

❗ Stornoway Port annual public meeting ❗

Members of the public are being reminded that Stornoway Port’s annual public meeting takes place tonight at An Lanntair at 6.30pm.
The meeting is an opportunity to hear updates on the Port’s work, ask questions, and learn more about current priorities and future plans.

‼️Cromwell Street Quay will be closed to vehicles this Saturday, 23rd May, between 9am-1pm for the Autoparts Stornoway H...
20/05/2026

‼️Cromwell Street Quay will be closed to vehicles this Saturday, 23rd May, between 9am-1pm for the Autoparts Stornoway Half Marathon ‼️

Thank you for your cooperation, and best of luck to everyone taking part 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Our April newsletter is out now.This month’s update includes an update on the passenger access system, cruise season, De...
07/05/2026

Our April newsletter is out now.

This month’s update includes an update on the passenger access system, cruise season, Deep Water South, Goat Island and more.

Read the April newsletter here:https://www.stornowayportauthority.com/media/t4oixeyb/april-newsletter-9.pdf

Our March newsletter is out now.This month we share the latest updates and activity from around Stornoway Port, includin...
10/04/2026

Our March newsletter is out now.

This month we share the latest updates and activity from around Stornoway Port, including progress on the Arnish road works, an outlook on the busy upcoming cruise season, recent pelagic fishing vessel activity, and an update on the passenger access system.

Read the March newsletter here:https://www.stornowayportauthority.com/media/v23buqaj/march-newsletter-2026.pdf

Address

Amity House, Esplanade Quay
Stornoway
HS12XS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+44(0)1851702688

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