Scrabster


Port information



Scrabster
Prinsendam and Hebridean Princess berthed at Scrabster (c) Scrabster Harbour Trust

Scrabster

Scrabster, the most Northerly port on the Scottish mainland was, for several decades, the port of choice for the British Queen and her family when they disembarked from the Royal Yacht Britannia every August to visit the Queen Mother at her Highland holiday home, Castle of Mey, 11 miles from Scrabster. Today, cruise line passengers can follow in their footsteps, as the Castle is open to visitors.

Situated within walking distance of Thurso, the second largest town in the Highlands, the Queen Elizabeth Pier has opened up the remote and beautiful landscape of the Far North to larger cruise vessels. The pier is 180 metres long, with a depth at Chart Datum of 8 metres. Deep-water anchorage is available within 0.2 nautical miles of the harbour..

The area has much to offer visitors, with a wealth of historic buildings, heritage centres and tours viewing the majestic North Coast and all the wildlife and natural heritage on offer.



Port attractions



  1.  Castle and Gardens of Mey

    The late Queen Mother acquired the Castle of Mey, renovated and restored it and created the beautiful gardens you see today. For almost half a century she spent many happy summers here.
  2.  Pulteney Distillery, Wick

    The most Northerly distillery on the Scottish mainland established in 1826, Pulteney Distillery is found in 'Pulteneytown', the town created to house fishermen during Wick’s 'herring boom'.
  3.  Mackay Clan and Strathnaver Museum

    An hour’s drive west of Scrabster, on a spectacular stretch of coastline in the land known as Mackay Country, lies Strathnaver Museum, located in the former parish church of St Columba, built in 1700
  4.  Land and People

    Tours are available from Scrabster, viewing areas such as Dunnet and Duncansby Heads; the Caithness Flow Country, John O'Groats, and heritage centres at Wick, Dunbeath, Laidhay and Helmsdale.



Port views



Scrabster Harbour Trust
Scrabster Harbour Trust
Scrabster Harbour Trust




Port facts



Nautical information

Max. Length For Berth, M:
180
Max. Draught, M:
7
More Info Draught:
-
Max. Air Draught, M:
-
More Info Air Draught:
no limit
No. Of Quays:
3
Quay Length Total, M:
180+115+100
Quay Depth, M:
8+5.5+5.5
Anchorage Available:
yes
Anchorage Compulsory:
no
Passenger Terminal:
no
Pilotage Compulsary:
no
Tugs Available:
yes
Bunkering:
yes
Tidal Movement/range, M:
4
Water:
yes
Ships Tenders Allowed:
yes
Garbage Disposal:
yes
Airport Distance, Km:
2
City Centre Distance, Km:
2

Sustainability

Are ships allowed burn HFO using:
On-shore power supply to cruise vessels:
LNG bunkering supply to cruise vessels:
Supplying alternative fuels:
Reception Facilities for Contaminated Ballast Water:
Reception Facilities for Waste Oils:
Passengers
Calls
Passengers by Source in 2023
Calls 2023


Onshore Power

Onshore Power
OPS (Onshore Power System)
Shore power within the next 5 years
Requirements
Defined Compatibility Assessment process for each berth and ship combination to IEC/IEEE 80005-1
Information/documentation from the ship for the port before the first connection
Additional requirements for first-time connectio/max. duration between connections before process reapplies
Connection Time
Connection time from all fast to full operational SSE (Shore Side Electricity)
Disconnection time
Uninterrupted power supply guaranteed by shore power provider whilst connected
Restrictions / Penalties / Insurance
Weather conditions/restrictions/other limitations for safe use of SSE
Penalties in case of failure to connect by the ship: weather/itinerary changes/technical issues
Insurance covering any potential damage caused by the SSE
Port Fees
Utility standard/usage fees in addition to kWh rate
Tax/duty fees applicable
Other fees related to shore power
Useful Information
Discounts/incentives linked to shore power usage
Berthing policy linked to shore power usage
Confirmation time of the vessel for planned shore power usage before ETA

Port contacts


Contact


Sandy Mackie, Trust Manager
Harbour office
KW14 7UJ Scrabster
Scotland, UK
+44 1847 892779






 
Page last updated: 2022-10-07 12:59


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