Kerrera - Harbour Operations Information

Coordinates

56° 23.996'N 005° 31.054'W

Wind & Weather Data

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

Live Wind and Weather Data - Kerrera

ISPS

No

Yachts

Please note that Kerrera breakwater out of use to all vessels as per CMAL NTM 23 of 2018. 

Cruise Ships

Please note that Kerrera breakwater out of use to all vessels as per CMAL NTM 23 of 2018. 

Cruise Ship Tenders

Please note that Kerrera breakwater out of use to all vessels as per CMAL NTM 23 of 2018. 

When in use, multiple cruise ship tenders can land at Kerrera. This is a non-ISPS compliant facility, and vessel owners are advised to contact the Oban Port Manager to discuss security arrangements. 

Commercial Vessels

Please note that Kerrera breakwater out of use to all vessels as per CMAL NTM 23 of 2018. 

Fishing Vessels

Please note that Kerrera breakwater out of use to all vessels as per CMAL NTM 23 of 2018. 

About the local harbour

The island is around 7 km (4 mi) long and around 2 km (1 ¹⁄₄ mi) wide, and is separated from the mainland by the Sound of Kerrera, about 500 m (¹⁄₄ mi) wide. The highest point on Kerrera is Carn Breugach at 189 m (620 ft). The island is linked to the mainland by two ferry services. There are tracks that lead to the scattered settlements in the centre and south of the island. The south end circular walking loop takes around 3 hours to walk. 

The island is known for the ruined Gylen Castle, a small tower house built in 1582. It was also the place where Alexander II of Scotland died in 1249.

Ferry Movements

There are 28 ferry sailings daily.  These are from Gallanach slip, 550m to Kerrera Slip.

Anchorage

There is no anchorage available at Kerrera.

Moorings

N/A

Pontoons

N/A

Port Authority / Operator

Authority: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL)

Operator: CalMac Harbours (Division of CalMac Ferries Ltd)

Approx annual tonnage

N/A

Principle traffic

Passengers

River / Tidal Berths

Yes

Commercial cargo handling facilities

Slipway

Facilities

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

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.