Colonsay - Harbour Operations Information

Coordinates

Position 56°04'07.0"N 6°11'15.1"W

Wind & Weather Data

Live wind and weather data can be viewed on the following link

Live Wind and Weather Data - Colonsay

ISPS

Yes

Yachts

Yachts may use the north side of the pier. Any yachts doing so must ensure that ferry approaches to the pier are kept clear at all times.

Cruise Ships

Cruise ships up to 100m can be acommodated at times the pier is not required by the CFL ferry service. Visiting vessels are advised to inform the office at least 24 hours in advance of arrival.

For more information on things to see and do along with visitor information and assistance check Isle of Colonsay

Cruise Ship Tenders

Cruise ship tenders can be landed with prior agreement.

Commercial Vessels

Any commercial vessels wishing to use Colonsay Harbour must ensure that any operations do not interfere with timetabled ferry services.

Fishing Vessels

No fishing vessels use Colonsay Ferry Terminal as home port.

About the local harbour

Within the local area of Colonsay (Scalasaig) harbour there is a general store, bookshop, brewery, art gallery and café. Further afield is Colonsay House and Kiloran Bay.

Further information on things to see and do can be found at Isle of Colonsay

Ferry Movements

CFL operate a regular service to Colonsay seven days a week.

Anchorage

No anchorage within the Harbour limits.

Moorings

There are no moorings within the harbour limits.

Pontoons

No pontoons.

Port Authority / Operator

Authority: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL)

Operator: CalMac Harbours (Division of CalMac Ferries Ltd)

Approximate Annual Tonnage

1 000 000T

Principle Traffic

Ferry / Cargo

River / Tidal Berths

Yes

LOA

100m

Draft

4.0m

Number of Berths

2

Commercial / cargo handling facilities

Linkspans: 1 capacity 120T

Facilities

Waste - No
Electricity - No
Showers - No
Water - No
Fuel - No

Harbour User Consultative Forum

Previous meeting records can be found at the links below (November 2020)

Harbour User Meeting Record (1) - Colonsay November 2020 [199KB] Harbour User Meeting Presentation - Colonsay November 2020 [959KB]

Latest meeting records can be found at the links below (May 2021)

Harbour User Meeting Presentation - Colonsay May 2021. [964KB] Harbour User Meeting Record - Colonsay May 2021 [205KB]

Harbour User Information

CalMac Harbours would welcome all feedback on Navigation and Port Waste Management. For the questionnaires, please refer to the Procedures and Documents section of the website.